Richmond Music Roundup: May 7 – May 13
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 from May 7th through May 13th.
Albums
Released May 12th
Premiere production from a shrewd musical mind that’s amplified and enriched by a sharp, seasoned MC.
Key Track: “Pull Up”
Arkwrld 2 by DatBoiRa (Link)
Released May 12th
A thundering trap album that resonates with explosive beats, fueled by the unwavering dedication of a fiery MC.
Key Track: “Worst Enemy”
backflips. by Uncle Kizzy (Link)
Released May 13th
Ten tracks showcase the remixing wonder of this savvy and nimble producer.
Key Track: “iaintbeatthatcase.”
The Days I Remember by VonnBoyd (Link)
Released May 13th
Prolific electronic artist returns with his first release of the year, a six track sway through smooth hip-hop beats and relaxing ambient tones.
Key Track: “Under A Spell”
Debut by Baseball Players (Link)
Released May 11th
Grinding cacophony spread across four jarring and unrelenting tracks.
Key Track: “B1”
Demos by Sneaky Thoughts (Link)
Released May 7th
Two song lo-fi release featuring bedroom pop that has relocated to the garage for driving introspection.
Key Track: “Can’t Stay Mad”
Demos by Landis Wine (Link)
Released May 8th
Spacious and lofty electronic forays by a prolific Richmond musician expanding his forceful melodic reach.
Key Track: “Ground Crew”
Dogpile by GEORGIE (Link)
Released May 13th
Promising debut from a nascent indie pop artist comfortable in patient emotive observations and scurrying melodic jaunts.
Key Track: “Here We Are”
Forward EP by Tennishu (Link)
Released May 12th
Astounding six song EP from a true sonic visionary that uses bustling hip-hop and exuberant soul to distill his expansive ambition.
Key Track: “32”
iii経験888☘️ by Seriyouse (Link)
Released May 10th
A focused record from an erratic MC that still features plenty of striking outbursts, lyrically and sonically.
Key Track: “Orc Killer”
In The Streets: The R3vbull Tape Hosted By DJ Infamous by DEBEA$$I (Link)
Released May 7th
A bumping hip-hop mixtape born from the concrete jungle, crafted by a masterful producer and seasoned wordsmith.
Key Track: “Mary Slow Down”
L’Appel Du Vide by Devo XO (Link)
Released May 9th
Short but expansive beat tape that packs in a lot of soul, creativity, and ingenuity into a little over four minutes of runtime.
Key Track: “ldv1.2”
The Lowest Of The Low by Cunt Puncher x Poorly Wrote Suicide Notes (Link)
Released May 12th
Turbulent but eclectic split release between a pithy grindcore outfit and a mercurial artist.
Key Track: “A Conversation With You Is Like Rolling In A Bed Fo Razors… So Here’s This”
Modern Survival Techniques by Gnawing (Link)
Released May 12th
The spirit of triumphant resilience permeates this excellent record with raw rock sounds that blow out the walls on its garage sound with punk vigor and southern insight.
Key Track: “My Big Flaw”
MooK > Man II by MooK (Link)
Released May 11th
A bursting trap EP that rattles earbuds and speakers with clacking beats and booming bass lines.
Key Track: “Brudda (bro)”
Mortal Desecration by Burn Defiance (Link)
Released May 9th
Pummeling deathcore that delivers a roaring onslaught of blast beats and serrated riffs.
Key Track: “Severance Ov Humanity”
Nocturnal Admissions by Frank Storey (Link)
Released May 13th
Versatile electronica from a sharp musical mind adept at moody introspection and wide-eyed exploration.
Key Track: “You Can Always Take More Later”
Overtime by Korporal K (Link)
Released May 8th
Classic hip-hop ambiance is infused with modern day technique and flair on this bridging and winning record.
Key Track: “Late Night Tipp”
Post Nut Tracks by Meth (Link)
Released May 7th
Electronic instrumental that begins on a glassy hip-hop beat and ends on a breakbeat echo, making sure to cover as much distance between the two on the remaining spacious tracks.
Key Track: “Martinet”
PureEmotions by snsKeem (Link)
Released May 8th
Emotive hip-hop EP with four songs traversing all corners of anguish, angst, anxiety, and apathy.
Key Track: “FreeUrMind”
Rodeo by Dogwood Tales (Link)
Released May 12th
A boundlessly captivating indie folk record that intertwines grounded melodies with a faint glimmer of ethereal shoegaze.
Key Track: “Shaky”
Ruwa by Ruah (Link)
Released May 9th
A vivid mosaic of dark pop that reflects on stark desolation and paralyzing sorrow.
Key Track: “Spite”
Simex Erasure by Shredded (Link)
Released May 12th
A blistering assailment of relentless grindcore with pressing aggression and driving intensity.
Key Track: “State Violence”
Squall by Downhaul (Link)
Released May 10th
A sensational emo suite spread across four movements that resonates with rich lyricism, spacious instrumentation, and vivid passion.
Key Track: “Sink”
Stigma by Followship (Link)
Released May 12th
Gripping post-hardcore EP that focuses its melodic chaos into shifty and crafty compositions.
Key Track: “Claire Hale”
Released May 13th
Misty harmonies breathe life into the sweeping soundscapes on this enchanting and magnificent two-song EP.
Key Track: “Beyond The Shadow”
When The Smoke Begins To Clear by Arman Khalatbari (Link)
Released May 12th
Seven tense instrumental songs with a cinematic feel that showcase a canny sonic vision.
Key Track: “Welcome Back”
Woo Tunes by Woo Dinero (Link)
Released May 7th
Heartfelt pleas and brash assertions fill up the space on this rotund hip-hop record from one steadfast lead MC and a slick guest.
Key Track: “Maria I’m Sober”
Released May 5th
Sleek bars and focused words make this six-song hip-hop EP an invigorating experience.
Key Track: “Brb”
Singles
“Aux” by MooK (Link)
Released May 5th
Raspy vocals twist around a pulsing beat on this husky hip-hop hustle.
“Bald Heads” by selfmadejinx (Link)
Released May 13th
Pacing chimes brighten the shadowy ambiance on this shaking rap track.
“Bandit” by BrooksKreature (Link)
Released May 7th
Piercing alt-rock guitars and thundering rhythms provide a perfect launching pad for brimming vocals on this infectious hip-hop fusion.
“BIA Flow Freestyle” by Really Snootie (Link)
Released May 13th
Rippling bars from a resolute MC murmur over a vibrating bass notes punctuated by clear snare and high-hat smacks.
“Black Dust (Message)” by Seriyouse x VF Shaolin (Link)
Released May 13th
Keenen Ivory Wayans’s 1996 one-liner is used as a looping punctuation on this whirring hip-hop track.
“Brudahs” by Mekcheese X Jblurr (Link)
Released May 13th
Lyrics and tones warble around the shaky pitch on this somber rap groove.
“Can’t Stay Away (Remix)” by FGM Nico (Link)
Released May 9th
Two part remix of The Impression’s 1967 hit that provides a viral template as well as an exhibition of rolling MC skills.
“Chillin (Wyld Remix)” by Wyld Tha Bard (Link)
Released May 12th
Manic vocals roll out at breakneck speed in this swerving hip-hop track with dancehall elements.
“Dead Can’t Prosper” by Hunter Hollow (Link)
Released May 7th
Arresting hip-hop track that utilizes driving post-grunge sounds to deliver its afflicted plea.
“The Depths Of It, It” by Braids (Link)
Released May 9th
Fantastic indie rock track relaying incessant fixation through buzzing guitar riff, cracking rhythm, and sly lyricism.
“Drunk Dab Freestyle” by 804SBG (Link)
Released May 12th
A shadowy saxophone gives this blaring rap track an ambiance of classic noir.
“East” by 804SBG (Link)
Released May 12th
Imposing rap march driven by persistent MCs and trembling bass notes.
“Fuck The World” by yrdmarque (Link)
Released May 7th
Rabid words form a gnawing flow on this imperious rap assertion.
“Glow (Remix)” by Troy B. Jones (Link)
Released May 9th
Production contest entry that features the expansive producer’s mellifluous spin on Lianne Kaye’s tender composition.
“Honor” by 804SBG (Link)
Released May 12th
A stately guitar melody amplifies the throbbing beat on this trilling hip-hop avowal.
“How I Move” by LIL STIXXX (Link)
Released May 1st
Bumping hip-hop strut featuring chirping vocals and a rabid flow that bounce around heavy bass notes.
“I Don’t Know” by Matt Rooks (Link)
Released May 10th
Gritty grunge strumming contrasts the bright harmonizing on this scrappy reflection on crippling uncertainty.
“IRL” by EzMoney x LOL.GUAP (Link)
Released May 9th
Two MCs bump against fuzzy tangents and accents in this leaning rap bop.
“KB Polo Moan” by 804SBG (Link)
Released May 12th
Crackling percussion fills the space between the emotive vocals on this pensive hip-hop track.
“Late To Work” by Mad Monty (Link)
Released May 11th
A vivid rap track with scrappy vocals that are softened by emotive symphonic swells and glowing synth arpeggios.
“Legit!” by 804SBG (Link)
Released May 12th
Shaky percussion gives the insistent bars and recoiling bass notes plenty of room to shake and swing.
“Ley Line” by Ryan Irby (Link)
Released May 7th
Captivating folk track that utilizes rich yet hazy harmonies and ringing slide notes to build a creative psychedelic view of vivid Americana.
“Load Me Up” by RichTheGiftedOne (Link)
Released May 4th
Foggy soul sounds loop around a diffusive MC on this spiraling rap track.
“luckilyimsobeatifulhaving.” by Uncle Kizzy (Link)
Released May 12th
Don Toliver’s 2023 single is given an emotional polish on this yearning remix.
“M&M’s” by n0fr1endss (Link)
Released May 10th
Sprawling vocal modulating gives this cloudy rap inquest a turbulent ambiance.
“The Middle (Remix)” by Subarashī (Link)
Released May 7th
Jimmy Eat World’s iconic power pop anthem is reimagined as a gaseous dubstep banger in this capricious remix.
“Mild Mannered” by Korporal K (Link)
Released May 11th
Spliced up tones form a patchwork melody over a nodding beat on this cagey hip-hop instrumental.
“Millions” by 804SBG (Link)
Released May 12th
Wistful guitar notes are plucked around a ruminating beat on this musing hip-hop track.
“Money & Murder” by selfmadejinx (Link)
Released May 13th
Racing bars convey a forlorn tone over a poignant piano melody on this silvery rap track.
“Narcotics” by 804SBG (Link)
Released May 12th
Poignant melodies trail behind a clacking beat and booming bass notes on this agonizing hip-hop overture.
“Neck” by TH3 (Link)
Released May 11th
Rabid bars prowl a gliding beat on this phrenetic hip-hop contention.
“Needyou” by n0fr1endss (Link)
Released May 10th
Yearning vocals stretch across a throbbing beat on this balmy hip-hop plea.
“On Go” by selfmadejinx (Link)
Released May 13th
Combative recourse fills the flowing bars on this roaming hip-hop assertion.
“Osmosis Jones (feat. Syelock)” by Sadow (Link)
Released May 12th
Two MCs construct virulent flows on this simmering rap track that draws some influence from the 2001 cult film.
Released May 5th
A snapping and bumping hip-hop invitation to join in carefree revelry.
“Power” by lildlaflare (Link)
Released May 12th
Trembling bass notes give this feathery rap track a shaky mood.
“Quaalude” by Quagen!* (Link)
Released May 9th
Echoing hip-hop that fills the cavernous soundscape with furtive vocals and darting bars.
“RāreFôrm” by 804Queezy (Link)
Released May 12th
Dashing hip-hop track with a fetching groove and swinging vocals that are all intensified by sparkling tones and palpitating bass notes.
“Richmond City” by selfmadejinx (Link)
Released May 13th
Four looping piano notes build a tense, raving ambiance that’s finessed by a punchy MC.
“Slippin” by 804SBG (Link)
Released May 12th
Atrophying alarms let this bustling rap track play with tension and release across punchy bars.
“Stick!” by Trill Aggy (Link)
Released May 13th
Driving hip-hop broadcast that pushes through an anguished piano line and mournful synth fills.
“T.t.T” by VF Shaolin (Link)
Released May 13th
Frenetic hip-hop from a wired MC delivering bars over a booming beat and wispy synth melody.
“To Easy” by selfmadejinx (Link)
Released May 13th
Faint, familiar vocals cap off a thundering loop on this looming rap stride.
“Vodka!” by virginiareaper (Link)
Released May 12th
Grim, portentous tones inflate a cavern of dark hip-hop on this pacing track.
“You & Me (Memories)” by Judah LionChilD (Link)
Released May 8th
A swirling cauldron of capricious hip-hop featuring a prickly flow and oscillating tones.
“Your Side” by LOS (Link)
Released May 10th
Classic soul tones and vocals enrich the looping groove on this enveloping hip-hop beat.
“10 Piece” by Seriyouse (Link)
Released May 9th
Richmond’s unpredictable MC ducks between a pulsating bass and pausing beat on this susurrating rap track.
Released May 12th
A rollicking American song that captures the essence of carefree daydreaming. (Read our full review here.)
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