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! www.theauricular.com/news/rva-sho...

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!

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.

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!

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.

R&B singer D.R. Price shares heartfelt vows on her sublime single and music video, “My Man.”

112 records and 303 singles were released from #RVA in October and we've got all the details. Yes, we listened to them all. Yes, there's a lot of amazing stuff in here. Yes, we do miss some things. Let us know if you know anything we left off. Yes, we're very sleepy.

Some say live music can cure just about anything... and those people are absolutely right! Join the enlightened by catching one of the incredible shows happening this week, detailed in this rundown from @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social. Here is your guide to shows you must see for Nov. 12 to Nov. 18!

ALBUM REVIEW: Sub/Shop's post-hardcore chaos evades predictability on Democatessen. Words by @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social. Catch Sub/Shop in concert next on Fri, Nov 7th at Gallery5 alongside Young Widows, Dumb Waiter, & @laceyjoguthrie.bsky.social as part of the festivities for First Fridays.

There are so many great upcoming concerts that we had to up this week's lineup by 25%! Check out all the amazing shows happening over the next seven days with this rundown from @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social. Here is your guide to shows you must see for November 5 to November 11!

ALBUM PREMIERE: @kingkaiju757.bsky.social condenses years of insight into under ten minutes on his new impactful EP, Thinking Out Loud. Listen to the record today before its official release on Saturday, November 1st.

Halloween might steal the spotlight with costume parties and spooky sets, but Richmond's live music calendar has plenty more to offer this week. As always, @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social has the details on all the key concerts. Here is your guide to shows you must see for October 29 to November 4!

VIDEO PREMIERE: Roughshod capture the frights and fights of identity on their new single, "I Can't Be Your Girl," with a new music video produced by Anxious Animals. Don't miss the special video release show TONIGHT at Gallery5 alongside Tentative Decisions, Dayfiction, and Slaat.

Richmond MC NDEFRU forgoes the hook for the message on "Virginia In You," his new single produced by @ohbliv.bsky.social that's paired with a new video shot by BCmusic1st.

SINGLE PREMIERE: Bask in the gothic glow of Velvet Ruin on their debut single release, "Gemini / Gun." Listen to the songs today before their official release on Friday, October 24th. Don't miss them that same day at The Camel for the single release show alongside Shagg Carpet and Homey.

Craving something new? This week's concert lineup has it all from goth & noise to cello punk & Indian raga. Sound wild? That's the point. @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social has the full breakdown so you won't miss any of the key shows. Here is your guide to shows you must see for October 22 - 28!

Originality burns bright within the world of Alchemy and is on full display in their music video for "No Clip," shot by Jacob Skammer & Jonathan Wright.

Be the change you wish to see, especially in the music scene. That's exactly what Thugga embodies in her new video for "1000 Degrees," filmed by Truth Visions.

ALBUM REVIEW: More! by @deadbillionaires.bsky.social is radiant rock and roll for anyone feeling stuck, small, or burned out.

SONG PREMIERE: @erinlunsfordmusic finds perspective and perseverance on her new sensational single, "Crossing Belvidere."

Craving more live music? We've got you covered! Check out this week's essential line-ups, from album release shows to a venue anniversary, all courtesy of @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social. Here is your guide to shows you must see for October 15 to October 21!

ALBUM PREMIERE: Rough Age finds clear focus through the frenzy of life on their sophomore album, Entertainment.

As always, Richmond's music calendar is a "choose your own adventure" for fans, with something for every taste, and @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social has the full rundown of all the week's can't-miss shows. Here is your guide to shows you must see from October 8 to October 14!

This Thursday, I’m hosting @styleweekly.com FWD:RVA panel on the future of Richmond’s music scene. I’ll be joined by @theauricular.bsky.social @tymeach.bsky.social DJ B-Rice and Madi Thompson. Plus music from Tyler and @deadbillionaires.bsky.social following the panel. Register for free: fwdrva.com

Show your support for local music (specifically Richmond, Virginia) with this lovely shirt printed in Comfort Colors’ seafoam green color and unisex style. Sizes available in S to XXL.

Save the date for Wednesday, October 22nd, because The Auricular proudly hosts the extraordinary Erin Lunsford at Plan 9 Music for a special in-store performance!

SONG REVIEW: "Levity" by TV Battle Stations is a hauntingly beautiful reflection on memory's power, equal parts ache and grace while unfolding with intensity and precision. www.theauricular.com/news/song-re...

Commanding attention like few can, DuctTape Jesus presents controlled madness in the live video for "Private School," shot by Keith Blvck and presented by Tafari Studios.

From hardcore and post-punk to songwriters and even a night where chance decides the setlist, there's something for everyone in Richmond when it comes to live music. As always, @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social has the full breakdown. Here is your guide to shows you must see October 1 - October 8!

A picture is worth a thousand words. And Richmond music is worth a trillion. TONIGHT! The Auricular 7th Anniversary Show at The Camel with performances from Bucko, @floraandthefauna.band, Artschool, and The Potted Plants.

From Dark Days, Bright Nights to our very own anniversary party, the upcoming concert calendar is stacked with can't-miss line-ups. As always, @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social has the info on all the stand-out shows. Here is your guide to shows you must see September 24 - September 30!

SINGLE REVIEW: "El Dorado" by Artschool cuts through the extractive world with a call to reckon with the way we chase wealth, power, and paradise. www.theauricular.com/news/single-...

Join us this Friday as we celebrate The Auricular's 7th Anniversary at The Camel! To mark the occasion, the first 100 attendees will receive a complimentary shirt. One per person. Sizes S–XL available, while supplies last. www.thecamel.org/shows/the-au...

ALBUM REVIEW: Playful, profound, and irresistibly eccentric, Shake Your Bones by The Potted Plants is one of the year's best records.

It’s Wednesday, local music fans! You know what that means! Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see September 17 - September 23! www.theauricular.com/news/rva-sho...

From a benefit for a Richmond legend to the kick-off of a city tour, @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social has your concert itinerary ready-to-go for the next seven days. Here is your guide to shows you must see September 10 - September 16!

Join us on Wednesday, September 17th, as The Auricular is bringing the majestic sounds of Alex J Dimas to Plan 9 Music for a special in-store performance!

It’s Wednesday, local music fans! You know what that means! Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see September 3 - September 9! www.theauricular.com/news/rva-sho...

Holiday weekend means extra time to catch live music, right? Right? Well, then start planning your next seven days with our weekly concert column courtesy of @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social. Here is your guide to shows you must see August 27 - September 2!

On Sunday, August 31, Reveler Experiences will host an intimate listening party and Q&A for Roll With The Punches, the debut album from Appalachian recording artist @rebeccaportermusic.bsky.social.

ALBUM REVIEW: Dive head first into an immersive world of punk subversion on Hurting Other People, the new album from Shagg Carpet. Out now via MEC RECS and Sockhead Records. Words by Griffin Smalley.

ALBUM REVIEW: Deathcat deliver grit and heart on their debut EP Dreamgrl, blending a rousing lo-fi garage sound with emotion and thoughts deeply worth holding onto. Out now via Sockhead Records. Words by Griffin Smalley.

Hip-hop & electronica headline the live music calendar, but that’s just the beginning. Richmond's line-up also boasts metal, punk, emo, and even Afrobeat cumbia so start planning your itinerary now. Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see August 13 - August 19!

It’s Wednesday, local music fans! You know what that means! Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see August 13 - August 19! www.theauricular.com/news/rva-sho...

Celebrate Richmond Music Week in style by checking out our breakdown of the key upcoming concerts, courtesy of @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social. Here is your guide to shows you must see August 6 - August 12!

It’s Wednesday, local music fans! You know what that means! Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see July 30 - August 5!

Jazz! Metal! Punk! Hip-hop! Rock! Electronica! Enough music to make your head spin when looking over the upcoming concert calendar. Don't worry. We've got you covered. Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see July 23 - July 29!