The Auricular
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Covering all songs, albums, videos, concerts, & news coming out of the Richmond, Virginia music scene. Always listening.
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ALBUM PREMIERE: Grinding death metal quartet Disrotter unleashes a reckoning without escape on new album, Perish Forth.
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Premiere: Disrotter Unleashes A Grinding Reckoning Without Escape On Perish Forth - The Auricular
What is true horror? The sheer cruelty of the world around us, or our unsettling ability to continue to live alongside it without interruption? It's too hard to tell these days. Sure, we pause when we...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:21 PM
ALBUM PREMIERE: Grinding death metal quartet Disrotter unleashes a reckoning without escape on new album, Perish Forth.
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Don't let your snow storm planning and panicking sap all of your energy. Save some of it for another incredible week of live music here in Richmond. Here's @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see January 21 to January 27!
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January 21, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Don't let your snow storm planning and panicking sap all of your energy. Save some of it for another incredible week of live music here in Richmond. Here's @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see January 21 to January 27!
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SONG PREMIERE: Christina Louise draws on musical fire found waiting in the ashtray on her stirring new single, "Half-Smoked Cigarettes."
Listen to the song today before its official release on 1/20, and don't miss her performing on 1/19 at Révéler Experiences alongside Caroline Vain.
Listen to the song today before its official release on 1/20, and don't miss her performing on 1/19 at Révéler Experiences alongside Caroline Vain.
Premiere: Christina Louise Finds Musical Fire Waiting In The Ashtray On "Half-Smoked Cigarettes" - The Auricular
The instinct to connect is ingrained in our existence. To search for friends, mentors, companions, and confidants. To find the relationships and spaces where we feel seen and needed. It’s here that we...
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January 19, 2026 at 10:44 PM
SONG PREMIERE: Christina Louise draws on musical fire found waiting in the ashtray on her stirring new single, "Half-Smoked Cigarettes."
Listen to the song today before its official release on 1/20, and don't miss her performing on 1/19 at Révéler Experiences alongside Caroline Vain.
Listen to the song today before its official release on 1/20, and don't miss her performing on 1/19 at Révéler Experiences alongside Caroline Vain.
From a hardcore riot to a gospel revelation, we mean it when we say this week's show column has something for everyone. Here's @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see January 14 to January 20!
Main photo by Ryan del Rosario.
Main photo by Ryan del Rosario.
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: January 14 - January 20 - The Auricular
FEATURED SHOW Thursday, January 15, 8 PM The Damage, Destruct, Arrogants, Subjects @ Fuzzy Cactus – $10 (Main photo: Ryan del Rosario) Maybe this isn’t what most people want to …
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January 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
From a hardcore riot to a gospel revelation, we mean it when we say this week's show column has something for everyone. Here's @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see January 14 to January 20!
Main photo by Ryan del Rosario.
Main photo by Ryan del Rosario.
Join Tristan Dougherty and The Heart Pines at a pastoral crossroads in the new video for "Indecision Waltz," shot by Vertical Sandbox at Sill & Glade Cabin.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Join Tristan Dougherty and The Heart Pines at a pastoral crossroads in the new video for "Indecision Waltz," shot by Vertical Sandbox at Sill & Glade Cabin.
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Richmond MC GQue has the perfect antidote to the post-holiday lull with "Ran It Up," his latest single from the Frequency EP as well as the newest entry into Rick Blair's RVA Live performance series.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Richmond MC GQue has the perfect antidote to the post-holiday lull with "Ran It Up," his latest single from the Frequency EP as well as the newest entry into Rick Blair's RVA Live performance series.
The Auricular's performance series at Plan 9 Music kicks off 2026 in dynamic fashion with @radioblitz.bsky.social taking the stage on Wednesday, January 21st!
Photo by Sterling Giles.
Photo by Sterling Giles.
January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The Auricular's performance series at Plan 9 Music kicks off 2026 in dynamic fashion with @radioblitz.bsky.social taking the stage on Wednesday, January 21st!
Photo by Sterling Giles.
Photo by Sterling Giles.
ALBUM REVIEW: @midlifepilot achieves potential and takes their sound to a new level on Talk In Your Sleep.
Words by @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social.
Words by @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
ALBUM REVIEW: @midlifepilot achieves potential and takes their sound to a new level on Talk In Your Sleep.
Words by @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social.
Words by @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social.
Work for your hopes and against your fears, per Lil Grits aka @swellthy.bsky.social on "Dreams" in the new video shot by nightcr_wler.
Lil Grits Explores The Work Behind The Wish In "Dreams" - The Auricular
Anything is possible when you close your eyes and let your mind drift. All of your wishes, as well as all of your fears. Both exist in that unrealized space, and the only way to achieve one and preven...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Work for your hopes and against your fears, per Lil Grits aka @swellthy.bsky.social on "Dreams" in the new video shot by nightcr_wler.
Shoegaze act choline amplifies the noise for a much-needed reset in the video for "Clean Slate," off of the new album Unspool, the latest in a prolific run from the mastermind behind @petrifiedentity.bsky.social and Pale Throne.
choline Amplifies The Noise For A Much-Needed "Clean Slate" - The Auricular
It’s hard to imagine desiring a reset just nine days into the new year, but here we are. As the news becomes more distressing and depressing with every alert, the idea of a blank canvas seems pretty d...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Shoegaze act choline amplifies the noise for a much-needed reset in the video for "Clean Slate," off of the new album Unspool, the latest in a prolific run from the mastermind behind @petrifiedentity.bsky.social and Pale Throne.
Experience piercing renewal, courtesy of the stirring Sun V Set, in the new live video for "Ankle Biter Thorn" shot at Go West Recording.
Sun V Set Portray Piercing Renewal On "Ankle Biter Thorn" - The Auricular
In 2005, David Foster Wallace presented a new spin on the term “rat race,” electing to redefine it as “the constant gnawing sense of having had, and lost, some infinite thing.” Over two decades later,...
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January 8, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Experience piercing renewal, courtesy of the stirring Sun V Set, in the new live video for "Ankle Biter Thorn" shot at Go West Recording.
This week's concert calendar offers the perfect chance to discover new bands, while also giving you a chance to bid farewell to a longtime favorite. Here's @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see January 7 to January 13!
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: January 7 - January 13 - The Auricular
FEATURED SHOW Saturday, January 10, 8 PM Fundraiser for Cel’s Surgery Recovery, feat. Ten Pound Snail, Shagg Carpet, Sprawl @ The Camel – $12 in advance, $15 day of show …
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January 7, 2026 at 8:28 PM
This week's concert calendar offers the perfect chance to discover new bands, while also giving you a chance to bid farewell to a longtime favorite. Here's @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see January 7 to January 13!
ALBUM REVIEW: Leather Hearse maximize brutality and go for the throat with new album, Burn In Heaven – Decalogue.
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Album Review: Burn In Heaven - Decalogue by Leather Hearse - The Auricular
Back when I started going to shows in Richmond, it was the early ’90s, and noise rock was the big thing in the local scene. When I was still a teenager, I mainly went to all-ages shows and seeing Avai...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:25 PM
ALBUM REVIEW: Leather Hearse maximize brutality and go for the throat with new album, Burn In Heaven – Decalogue.
Words by @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social.
Words by @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social.
SONG PREMIERE: Folk-pop artist Elle Christine surveys a sea of possibilities on her new single, "Rabbit Hole."
Listen to the song today before its official release on Tuesday, January 6th.
Listen to the song today before its official release on Tuesday, January 6th.
Premiere: Elle Christine Grapples With Possibility On "Rabbit Hole" - The Auricular
New year, new you? The burning question each time we prepare for the ball drop, and the stinging taunt that follows months later when we survey our broken promises and wayward ambition.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:04 PM
SONG PREMIERE: Folk-pop artist Elle Christine surveys a sea of possibilities on her new single, "Rabbit Hole."
Listen to the song today before its official release on Tuesday, January 6th.
Listen to the song today before its official release on Tuesday, January 6th.
Ring in 2026 by catching one of the many incredible concerts closing out 2025 and kicking off the new year. As always, we've got @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with a detailed breakdown. Here is your guide to shows you must see December 31 to January 6!
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RVA Shows You Must See This Week: December 31 - January 6 - The Auricular
FEATURED SHOW Wednesday, December 31, 7 PM 4th Annual Lakeside Tavern New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, feat. 40 Reps, For What It’s Worth, Shotclock, Emma Jean Oakley, DJ Metathetic @ Lakeside …
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December 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Ring in 2026 by catching one of the many incredible concerts closing out 2025 and kicking off the new year. As always, we've got @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with a detailed breakdown. Here is your guide to shows you must see December 31 to January 6!
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In between wrapping gifts & baking treats, make sure to take time to plan for some live music after the holidays! As always, we've got @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with a detailed breakdown of the best concerts on the horizon. Here is your guide to shows you must see December 24 to December 30!
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December 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
In between wrapping gifts & baking treats, make sure to take time to plan for some live music after the holidays! As always, we've got @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with a detailed breakdown of the best concerts on the horizon. Here is your guide to shows you must see December 24 to December 30!
Make sure to take a break from your holiday shopping and end-of-the-year planning to catch some live music. We've got @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with a detailed breakdown for you. Here is your guide to shows you must see December 17 to December 23!
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RVA Shows You Must See This Week: December 17 - December 23 - The Auricular
FEATURED SHOW Saturday, December 20, 2 PM Justin Golden’s Birthday Show, feat. Justin Golden (solo and with Devil’s Coattails), Hubby Jenkins @ The Camel – $15 in advance, $18 day …
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December 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Make sure to take a break from your holiday shopping and end-of-the-year planning to catch some live music. We've got @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with a detailed breakdown for you. Here is your guide to shows you must see December 17 to December 23!
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The year may be wrapping up, but Richmond's live music scene is still in full swing. Make sure you don't miss a beat by checking out this rundown from @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social. Here is your guide to shows you must see November 26 to December 2!
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December 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The year may be wrapping up, but Richmond's live music scene is still in full swing. Make sure you don't miss a beat by checking out this rundown from @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social. Here is your guide to shows you must see November 26 to December 2!
It's Wednesday, local music fans! You know what that means! Here's @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see December 3 to December 9!
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: December 3 - December 9 - The Auricular
FEATURED SHOW Friday, December 5, 5 PM RVA Krampusnacht presents: Yuletide Monsters First Friday Kickoff, feat. Gusher, The Vulgar Bulgars, Please Don’t Tell, Madame Onca @ Gallery 5 – Free! …
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December 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It's Wednesday, local music fans! You know what that means! Here's @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see December 3 to December 9!
Start mapping out your pre- and post-Thanksgiving concert plans with this lineup of incredible shows happening in Richmond over the next week! Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see November 26 to December 2!
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: November 26 - December 2 - The Auricular
FEATURED SHOW Tuesday, December 2, 6:30 PM A Shockoe Sessions Live! Christmas!, feat. Caroline Scruggs, Los Hermanos Alacranes, IONNA, Holy River, Ant The Symbol, REIN, Vexine, Ceili Galante, Richmond...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Start mapping out your pre- and post-Thanksgiving concert plans with this lineup of incredible shows happening in Richmond over the next week! Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see November 26 to December 2!
WRIR is on the move! Check out this video for the full rundown, including a sneak peek at the new studio and the support the station needs to bring it to life.
WRIR's Capital Campaign Video
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November 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
WRIR is on the move! Check out this video for the full rundown, including a sneak peek at the new studio and the support the station needs to bring it to life.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Hard Season fights through loss to find a better tomorrow on their self-titled album.
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Vinyl copies of The Hard Season are still available via Bandcamp. Get yours today!
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Vinyl copies of The Hard Season are still available via Bandcamp. Get yours today!
Album Review: The Hard Season by The Hard Season - The Auricular
There are things about being a lifelong member of a marginalized and misunderstood counterculture that no one tells you about; you’ve just got to experience them yourself before you truly understand. ...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
ALBUM REVIEW: The Hard Season fights through loss to find a better tomorrow on their self-titled album.
Words by @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social
Vinyl copies of The Hard Season are still available via Bandcamp. Get yours today!
Words by @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social
Vinyl copies of The Hard Season are still available via Bandcamp. Get yours today!
It’s Wednesday, local music fans! You know what that means! Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see November 19 to November 25!
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: November 19 - November 25 - The Auricular
FEATURED SHOW Thursday, November 20, 7 PM Sundials, Doll Baby, All Away Lou @ The Camel – $12 in advance, $15 day of show (order tickets HERE) One interesting thing …
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November 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It’s Wednesday, local music fans! You know what that means! Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see November 19 to November 25!
Twin Peaks meets Don't Hug Me I'm Scared in the surreal music video for Belly Of The Heart's intriguing track, "Frozo," the lead single to the band's third album, Subatomic Angel, out now via Sockhead Records.
Belly Of The Heart Display Moral Decay Through Felt Surrealism On "Frozo" - The Auricular
Oh, the tangled webs humanity weaves. Oh, the strange, strange ways we choose to display those entanglements. The latest example arrives in “Frozo,” a delightful musical dalliance from electronic trio...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Twin Peaks meets Don't Hug Me I'm Scared in the surreal music video for Belly Of The Heart's intriguing track, "Frozo," the lead single to the band's third album, Subatomic Angel, out now via Sockhead Records.
R&B singer D.R. Price shares heartfelt vows on her sublime single and music video, “My Man.”
D.R. Price Delivers Heartfelt Vows In "My Man" - The Auricular
Pure affection deserves pure expression. Nothing extravagant, nothing ambiguous. Just honest emotion spoken straight from a wide-open heart. It’s the best way to honor a bond that turns the ordinary i...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
R&B singer D.R. Price shares heartfelt vows on her sublime single and music video, “My Man.”