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From UR to “Killing the Bear”
By Jonathan Sackett :: Brian K and the Parkway Band Interview :: April 23, 2025 :: “Dude, let’s form a band,” Cameron Snapp instigated. Then, he and his roommate, Brian Pagels, did. Then, they landed their first audition at a nearby…
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A Taste of D.C. at our Doorstep
By Jonathan Sackett :: The Crystal Casino Band Feature :: April 11, 2025 :: The vibrant retro red, white and green of Jarrod Hendricks’ windbreaker popped against the sea of gray van-roof directly above him. The window to his right exhibited…
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Interview with a Dream Pop Tour de Force
By Jonathan Sackett :: The Ivy Interview :: April 1, 2025 :: “Can you guys see this?” Wyatt Clem asked as the camera swung away from him, emphasizing his blurred background. “We’re at a Lowe’s right now,” he said with a…
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The political ramifications of an absent-minded listener
By Sophia Sciulli :: Commentary on American protest music :: March 31, 2025 :: While wrestling with the current political climate in America, I have begun to consume more protest music. I — like most of you — have been subjected…
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Tweaker, Hurry Up Tomorrow
By Maddox Lowe :: A Tweaker enters the music industry and Diapers does it again :: February 17, 2025 :: It’s easy to fall into the Spotify abyss. I’ve been there the past few months, dwelling in liked songs, daily…
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Beyond Borders: How Ex-Yugoslav music still unites the region
By Farah Šertović :: Commentary on the unifying power of Yugoslav music :: March 3, 2025 :: In a region often defined by its geopolitical divisions, one cultural element seems to defy borders — music. There’s a moment at every Balkan…
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Two Artists Electrifying My Workout Playlist
By Ann Sabin :: A sneak peek into Ann Sabin’s fitness motivation :: February 24, 2025 :: Hailing from Texas, Xavier Landum aka BigXthaPlug overcame a difficult childhood. He grew up poor and was exposed to many extremes. At the…
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Four Dollar Love
By Jonathan Sackett :: A reflection on Phrenology by The Roots :: February 4, 2025 :: Sometimes falling in love is unexpected, sometimes it comes from a brief meeting and sometimes it’s a combination of the two mixed together in a…
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A Single From the Other Side?
By Maddox Lowe and Ann Sabin :: A new posthumous release on Prince’s Spotify account rivals even his “Greatest Hits” :: September 26, 2024 :: Fans were shocked this week as Prince, the late beloved singer-songwriter and proclaimed master of groove,…
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It’s fast, It’s Gritty and It’s Back…
By Jonathan Sackett :: “Isn’t it nice to know there’s a station in Richmond that plays easy favorites 24 hours a day?” :: Nov. 27, 2024 :: RVA hardcore band, Wasted Space, released its second EP on Tuesday, Nov 26th.…
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Wah-Wah Chicka-Wah Wah
By Jonathan Sackett :: A series of serious reflections on the Richmond Folk Festival :: Sept. 29, 2024 :: “Man this place smells like shit,” my friend said as we sauntered our way across the Richmond Folk Festival. Now, I…
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Halloween Mix
By Livi Palalay :: Halloween Favorites Playlist :: October 30, 2023 :: To celebrate the spooky season, the WDCE 90.1 FM DJs curated a Halloween Mix! Each DJ had the opportunity to submit songs of their choice to help create…
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Drookin’ it Up
By Jonathan Sackett :: An album review of new music release, “The Pure Joy of Jumping” by Drook :: October 4, 2024 :: Drook released their debut album, The Pure Joy of Jumping, last Friday. The Richmond based band mashes…
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Brian Woodward with Under the Needle
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Charles Gorby with Sandalgaze
