Richmond Music Roundup: April 1 – April 8
Each week, The Auricular seeks to document every album & single coming out of Richmond, creating a reference point for anyone wanting to catch-up on the eclectic & intriguing music coming out of the city.
While we strive to create a complete picture of all Richmond music, we know that some things will unfortunately fall through the cracks. If anything is missing from the list below, please let us know by e-mailing contact@theauricular, and we will make sure to add it to the next weekly roundup.
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Here is all of the music released out of Richmond for April 1st through April 8th.
Albums
Ankstrumentals by UNDERGROWTH (Link)
Released April 7th
Hip-hop instrumentals turned electronic experimentation across seven sprawling and dynamic tracks.
Key Track: Flutter
As So by Innate (Link)
Released April 7th
Pleasing saxophone jazz weaves through a shifting landscape of electronic loops and grooves.
Key Track: Blip
The Barbed Wires by The Barbed Wires (Link)
Released April 7th
Two song preview of an incendiary punk rock band with a racing sound that still manages to find time for memorable melodies and riffs.
Key Track: Frown Lines
Blind Love by Ralston, Parker, Ungerleider (Link)
Released April 7th
Dreamy instrumental love songs that construct a fascinating jazz tapestry of wordless affection.
Key Track: The Makings Of You
#B4KANEKI by ICH (Link)
Released April 4th
Triads run this three-song trap EP with a careening triplet flow that blows through each crashing beat.
Key Track: Planetsheen
Released April 7th
Outstanding hip-hop album with a strong lyrical & rhyming identity that moves through a diverse & vivid mix of soundscapes and grooves.
Key Track: New Blood
Donald Shimoda by Donald Shimoda (Link)
Released April 7th
Visceral screamo presented with an exposed chaotic core through lo-fi recording and sprawling compositions.
Key Track: All The Colors Of My Trepanation
Euphoria by Lexi Dash (Link)
Released April 6th
Two track melodic rap venture through ballooning bass notes and intriguing samples.
Key Track: #nahfr
Evaporating In The Datacenter by Onokio (Link)
Released April 4th
An ambient electronic foray into the void of degrading digital storage.
Key Track: evap_in_data [redux]
Jugger-Nog by Richie Dtn (Link)
Released April 4th
Grimy four track hip-hop release featuring maxed out bass notes and flighty samples leaving the vocals plenty of middle ground to inflame the lyrics.
Key Track: WickedWell
Love by Taesean (Link)
Released April 8th
Inspirational album that combines neo-soul, contemporary gospel, and hip-hop into a stirring and refreshing sound.
Key Track: Good Enough
Non_human_wave_tactics by Onokio (Link)
Released April 7th
A shrewd spin on experimental dance music that doesn’t forget the core groove of its boundless machinations.
Key Track: Wetware
Outlines by Cream Dream (Link)
Released April 1st
Blithe rock record with chillwave inclinations that finds plenty of space to surprise and impress amongst its relaxing ambiance.
Key Track: Two
Papa by Beauty Czars (Link)
Released April 1st
Cryptic instrumental compositions that experiment with ambient observations and maudlin expression through lo-fi recordings and droning, looping patterns.
Key Track: Daggett
Phoebe Is A Seahorse by NORMALTABLE (Link)
Released April 1st
Playful electronic experiments that breathe quirky life into indecipherable dreams.
Key Track: ABC Bug Error
Pure P.o.P. by Lobby Boy (Link)
Released April 1st
Encompassing synthpop EP that builds on the group’s superb 2022 record with crafty hyper-pop fascination and daring musical vision.
Key Track: Pure Luck
Raw by Ro$$eTTi (Link)
Released April 6th
Classic boom bap infused with modern sampling and production as a gifted MC constructs a marvelous lyrical flow.
Key Track: Keep It A Buck
Save The Planet, Glop Urself by GlopKing (Link)
Released April 1st
Experimental electronic record that injects abstract soul into an altered version of drum’n’bass.
Key Track: Furst Time Worst Time
Released April 3rd
Live recording of the jamming blues rock band’s funky November performance from In Your Ear’s notable stage.
Key Track: Love Revolution
Skinemaxxx (Side A) by Fly Anakin (Link)
Released April 5th
The first of two blazing collaborative EPs between versatile Mutant Academy members who have helped keep Richmond’s hip-hop scene in the national conversation.
Key Track: Outsidigan’s Anthem
Square Sounds by D8-10 (Link)
Released April 2nd
Slyly produced dubstep record featuring a buzzing sound that engulfs the listener with a raging groove.
Key Track: Square Slither
Thermal Flower by DF Triste / Assassins Of Sorrow (Link)
Released April 5th
Brilliant rock EP that moves from garage to folk to pop-rock without missing one punchy beat or resolute note.
Key Track: Cleared Off
This Was Supposed To Be Temporary by Benjamin Shepherd (Link)
Released April 7th
Tender, rustic sounds join together with shrewd, erudite lyricism on this sweeping anti-folk triumph.
Key Track: Thirty Hour Day
Singles
“Ape Sauce 2” by Steak Sauce (Link)
Released April 3rd
Grinding electronic outburst through three contrasting movements.
Released April 6th
Enveloping R&B track built on a laidback groove and calming sounds that impresses as much as it refreshes.
“Bitch Mf” by Antisextual (Link)
Released April 7th
Grimy hip-hop that chirps over a rattling beat and icy electronic sounds.
Released April 1st
Stunning punk-folk song that unpacks the complex weight of past trauma in order to somehow manage it moving forward. (Read our full review here.)
“Breaking Me Apart” by Soopgod x Slug Christ (Link)
Released April 2nd
Yearning hip-hop vocals sift through a haze of fuzz and distortion on this misty track.
Released April 5th
An orbiting gem of layered R&B bliss that’s vibrant and thrilling.
“Celebrate” by Shawn Heckstall (Link)
Released April 6th
Classic R&B production and timeless gospel dedication join hands on this jubilant ode.
“CEO Shii” by Yrdmarque (Link)
Released April 1st
Grumbling lyrics tumble throughout this slinking hip-hop tread.
“Dababy Flow” by Truth Gunna (Link)
Released April 5th
A faint, sped up sample of a classic Destiny’s Child helps kick-start this whirring hip-hop track.
“Decreased Serotonin Transporter Expression” by GARÇON (Link)
Released April 6th
Deep electronic exploration that uses ambient movements to understand the innate melancholy of life.
“Don’t Hit My Phone” by LAL (Link)
Released April 3rd
Effervescent tones bounce around this luminous hip-hop flight.
“Electric Fuse” by virginiareaper (Link
Released April 3rd
Gloomy hip-hop that trudges through the darkness with rugged bars and a slinking beat.
“Fair” by 804Queezy (Link)
Released April 1st
Warm hip-hop warbling over a whirring piano melody and bouncy beat.
“Fast Life (feat. Icon)” by Antisextual (Link)
Released April 7th
Vocals ring through a tin can carried behind the brisk pace of this rap spurt.
“Fighting Demons (feat. Icon)” by Antisextual (Link)
Released April 7th
Rabid lyrics blow out the mix on this turbulent mix of hip-hop frenzy.
“Flaming Horse Man With Golden Powder (feat. Bigoz & NBA2Ktrashcan)” by Antisextual (Link)
Released April 4th
Autotune adds another layer of unsettling mania on this incendiary rap juncture.
“Floating Mf (feat. Bigoz)” by Antisextual (Link)
Released April 4th
Hip-hop wailing set in a backdrop of dripping notes and thundering bass.
“Get Loose” by Snappsboi 2x (Link)
Released April 3rd
Virulent hip-hop that starts on a gruff note and only intensifies with booming bass and a wispy sample.
“Green Locs” by Wyld Tha Bard (Link)
Released April 7th
Rapid, imposing lyrics give this nodding rap stroll a maniacal charm.
“Grim Reaper” by 804KAY (Link)
Released April 2nd
Forceful hip-hop with a daring lyrical flow that pushes through a fog of obscured filters & secluded drums.
“I Been Drankin” by Ken G Of RVA (Link)
Released April 2nd
The intoxicated lean of the hook obscures the brisk power of this rapid hip-hop flow.
“I Know Pablo (feat. Jizzy Da Hustler)” by Ken G Of RVA (Link)
Released April 1st
Two dynamic MCs power through an alarming beat on this robust rap romp.
“In Your Breath” by Antisextual (Link)
Released April 4th
Squawking hip-hop tirade overtop a tempered, nodding groove.
“Insane” by EX-MAN (Link)
Released April 5th
Quavering hip-hop observations over a dusky, roving beat.
“Instagram Story” by T.A.Y (Link)
Released April 5th
Melodic hip-hop crooning over expiring social media observations.
“Its The Last Time” by Antisextual (Link)
Released April 5th
An apprehensive descent into a disorienting hip-hop world with bristling tones and lamenting vocals.
“Jump Out” by 5starwill (Link)
Released April 6th
Swirling hip-hop track featuring distorted chiptunes that contrast the tempered flow.
“Leen On Me” by Korporal K (Link)
Released April 8th
Chirpy hip-hop instrumental built on a sugary sample loop.
“Legacy” by Almighty Sonoxo (Link)
Released April 7th
Flashy electronic samples give this uplifting trap track a shiny polish.
“Live My Life” by Korporal K (Link)
Released April 6th
A radiant beat gives this rap reassertion a rose-colored resonance.
“Loco Freestyle” by Fso Troyy (Link)
Released April 1st
Racing freestyle from a swift MC over a darting beat colored with deep chimes.
“Masterclass” by BIGHOMIE$LIM (Link)
Released April 4th
Frenetic breakbeat rhythms give this gnawing rap track a particularly jagged edge.
“Mistakes Were Mad” by Raie Lenicx (Link)
Released April 4th
Potent hip-hop march from a poised hip-hop weaving in and out hazy filters and airy samples.
“New Economy” by Lidius (Link)
Released April 1st
Recoiling bass notes match the oscillating bars on this boisterous hip-hop insistence.
“Nihaokailan” by sleezer7 (Link)
Released April 3rd
Booming hip-hop instrumental with quirky world samples that fill the space between each bass eruption.
“Onnia (Days Apart)” by Judah LionChilD (Link)
Released April 5th
Deep vocal samples are placed into a melodic echo chamber to give the hip-hop murmuring bright contrast.
“Pakistani (feat. Bigoz)” by Antisextual (Link)
Released April 7th
Accusatory hip-hop track that utilizes melodic and lyrical whispers to probe and interrogate.
“Perfect Timing” by melathono (Link)
Released April 2nd
A trilling piano melody gives color to this gusty hip-hop charge.
“Pity Pat” by Truth Gunna (Link)
Released April 5th
Sliding rap stomp featuring gruff bars flowing over a droning piano loop.
“Purple Colors” by Antisextual (Link)
Released April 3rd
Heliotropic rap track with an aerial feel that shrouds its vocal message behind hazy formations.
“Purple Gang” by Kayyejaye9 & Calvary Kylan (Link)
Released April 3rd
Raging lyrics push the clacking beat off-kilter on this fizzing hip-hop burst.
“Raw Shii (RVA Drill Pt2)” by Yrdmarque (Link)
Released April 3rd
Bustling hip-hop track directed by a snappy flow and rattling beat.
“RVA Drill (Pt3)” by Yrdmarque (Link)
Released April 7th
Classic horror chimes provide the haunting background on this pulsating rap assertion.
Released April 1st
Stirring melodic affirmation that brings applies the resonant cadence of spoken word to tender R&B vocals.
“Section” by nettspend (Link)
Released April 4th
Siren calls whir in the background of this genre blurring hip-hop stride.
“Slime Troops 2” by Jayrock (Link)
Released April 1st
Stalking rap strife with slinking notes and an imposing bass.
“Sparkle” by Almighty Sonoxo (Link)
Released April 6th
Affirming lyrics lead the sharp, marching cadence on this spirited trap dash.
“Synthetic” by OOPF! (Link)
Released April 7th
Excellent yearning rock ode that infuses its timeless sound with modern gumption.
“Thank You For Your Patience” by LOS (Link)
Released April 1st
Generic hold music is spliced up into a relaxing blend of serene lo-fi beats & sounds.
“Tyler Durden” by Vetroxoxo (Link)
Released April 6th
Lyrical and instrumental bass notes overwhelm this looming rap track with a nagging appeal.
“Wassaname” by Truth Gunna (Link)
Released April 5th
A tense string melody gives this vibrating rap declaration an urgent tone.
“Wobble Baby” by Ken G Of RVA (Link)
Released April 1st
Club-ready bounce with familiar hooks and an entrancing groove.
“Wonder Why” by Truth Gunna (Link)
Released April 5th
Tumbling bass notes give depth to the stretching vocal sample on this rolling hip-hop stroll.
“8BLOKK K” by Snappsboi 2x (Link)
Released April 3rd
Direct percussion supervises this wild and frenzied rap bluster.
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