Feb 21
Stay Hairy: An Interview with Sap By Eli Duncan-High From the Lone Star state comes a band that combines the heavy primal sound of grunge in an unexpected blissful and melodic way. Sap, which consists of vocalist and guitarist Evan Fundora, bassist Hank Barna, and drummer Jared Cox came roaring onto the scene with their …
Feb 20
Growing Up and Showing Out: Interview with Local Band Flowers for the Dead By Kylie Arbini Photos by Cineraat – taken on 2/13/2024 at DC9 Nightclub For the past 20 years, beloved local venue DC9 has been providing bands with an intimate platform to promote and perfect their craft. To commemorate this magnificent feat, …
Jan 15
Punk Rock Is True Expression: An Interview With Destructo Disk By Eli Duncan-High From one of the oldest cities in America comes a young punk rock band who have established themselves as one of the top music acts in the rising Richmond music scene. Destructo Disk is a three piece punk band composed of …
Dec 19
By Alexandra Henriques Atta Boy is an indie-pop band that I have been obsessed with recently. Their music grapples with the intensity and fervor of love, to the serenity and peace of merely existing. The listening experience is heavenly, from the strong instrumentals to the touching lyrics. They draw from folk undertones while also incorporating …
Nov 27
Cathartic in Nature: An Interview with Punk Rock Band Teen Mortgage By Eli Duncan-High My first article for the Music Review Board talked about the current punk scene as well as some of the artists leading the way in the punk revival. One of the bands I mentioned was Teen Mortgage. Teen Mortgage is a …
Oct 30
Music When The Lights Go Out Concert Recap: October 7th Butterfly Effect Benefit Show By Ethan Clayman In which your assigned correspondent stands anxious behind fervid mosh pits, listens to metal screams and audience cheers, feels very jealous of many crowdgoers’ hair, and shines a phone flashlight to combat a campus-wide blackout. OPENING Today …
Oct 20
The Northern Point: An Interview With Indie Artist Tyler Gunn By Eli Duncan-High Tyler Gunn is an indie artist from Toronto who fuses psychedelic rock and grunge to make a new and groundbreaking sound and has the talent, character, and drive to become one of the most prominent musicians in the music industry. If you’re …
Oct 10
Into the Breath of Cold: A Look Into Local Heavy Metal Band Konjur By Eli Duncan-High In a quiet neighborhood in Alexandria, a neighborhood that has at least 5 churches and 3 schools within half a mile on a single road, resides a group of 4 individuals that stand out from the much older and …
Sep 25
The Roar of The West and The Attitude of the East: The Return of Punk Rock and its Evolving Sound. By Eli Duncan-High The foundations of punk rock are rooted in anti-conformity and independence, a “Do it Yourself” mindset. Punk opines on freedom, politics and societal norms through its simple, yet chaotic, form of music. …
Oct 26
Good day, friend! I hope you’re doing well. I’ve been busy the past few weeks with midterms and other assignments, but I’ve still found the time to listen to music. It’s my job, after all! I’m known as a horror nut to my friends and family. My obsession began with reading R.L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” books …
