WHETHER YOU PREFER TO ROCK OUT OR DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY, THE “RHYTHM AND BLUES ROCK” OF ASIDE OCEANS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO HEAR

INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ASIDE OCEANS Self-identified as “rhythm and blues rock,” the Pulaski, Va. four-piece ASIDE OCEANS perfectly exemplify this distinctive sound. Each member has different influences and musical tastes, which contribute to their overall sound.… Continue Reading

PORT HARBOUR OVERCOME THE “WAKE” OF THEIR MUSIC CAREER AND SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS IN THE MUSIC SCENE WITH THEIR POSITIVE, UPLIFTING SOUND

INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTOS BY TD WEHLE AND THE HERRINGTONS Based in Harrisonburg, Va., the indie rock group known as PORT HARBOUR has come a long way to become the band they are today. The band originally started out… Continue Reading

CURRENTLY RECORDING THEIR SOPHOMORE ALBUM, POP PUNK BAND SUNBOX REFLECT ON THEIR BEGINNINGS AS AN ACOUSTIC BAND

INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTOS PROVDED BY JOEY SAUCIER AND BRANDON HAMBRIGHT Having fun and feeling good is the core driving-force for Richmond-based pop punk act SUNBOX. They want listeners to enjoy listening and seeing their music live, just as much… Continue Reading

NORFOLK’S LATEST INDIE POP OUTFIT, LUX NOVA, RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE “BLUE DICE” AND HAVE ALREADY STARTED CREATING A BUZZ THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA

INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTOS PROVIDED BY NATE FENDER Norfolk dwellers LUX NOVA pursue to make quirky indie pop with a theme of heartbreak and self-discovery. In the two years since their formation, the band has been busy songwriting and… Continue Reading

VIRGINIA BEACH’S FRIENDS WITH MONSTERS PREPARE DEBUT EP, HANDSOME AMERICA, FOR RELEASE, AS WELL AS ANOTHER EP TO FOLLOW

INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTOS PROVIDED BY COTIE BROWN Formed after the disbandment of I TIME BOMB, the pop punk triplet known as FRIENDS WITH MONSTERS have started a new chapter in their careers. Only about two years after their… Continue Reading

DROP THE GIRL GETS TAKEN OFF “THE BACKBURNER” AND BROUGHT TO THE FOREFRONT OF THE VIRGINIA MUSIC SCENE

INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTOS BY SYDNI ELIZABETH PHOTOGRAPHY Although DROP THE GIRL has only until recently released songs, they’ve actually been around for quite sometime. The band started as a side project over half a decade ago. After their… Continue Reading

DESPITE FEELING “OUT OF PLACE” IN THE VIRGINIA POP PUNK SCENE, A COLLEGIATE AFFAIR OVERCOME CHALLENGES TO REACH OUT TO NEW FANS AND DEVELOP MORE MATURE, POLISHED SOUND

INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTOS BY WILL FISHER AND BILLY COLLIER It’s been nearly a year since A COLLEGIATE AFFAIR released their debut EP, Out of Place. Since then, the Richmond-based four-piece have been busy. They’ve toured consistently, welcomed a… Continue Reading

DJ CARTER BALDWIN BLENDS DIFFERENT GENRES TO BE A CHAMELEON IN THE LOCAL EDM SCENE WITH HIS UNIQUE FORMS OF “TURNTABLISM” TO KEEP BOTH THE VENUES HAPPY AND THE CROWD HYPED UP

INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTOS BY MR. NIGHTLIFE Originating from Richmond, DJ CARTER BALDWIN has always had a strong affinity for music. Starting at a young age, he played numerous instruments including the keyboard and guitar. Once he began… Continue Reading

CABIN CREEK VENTURES INTO NEW GROUNDS COMBINING ELEMENTS OF MODERN FOLK ROCK WITH AN OLD TWIST ON EARLY 1900’S STRING BANDS

INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTO AND VIDEO BY TRAVIS FERRELL ALBUM ART BY JERR MEDIA For those interested in new music with an old twist, look no further than CABIN CREEK. The band, which consists of David Hall (Lead Vocals/Banjo/Guitar), Blayne… Continue Reading