Liner Notes by HearRVA

Richmond has an amazing Punk/Rock legacy that continues today with bands like Mel Machete. This group of friends stops by Liner Notes for TWO interviews that (apparently) happened in separate universes. They share why they want to continue to bring great rock bands to Richmond, how the group writes songs and how they battled stage anxiety early in their careers. DO NOT EAT FOOD FROM SEAN - Thanks...

Richmond musician Warren Campbell is a man who wears many hats; as the frontman for the rock group Dead Billionaires, host of open mic nights, and tour manager for every show he books. Listen to Warren explain how they are able to connect with people to create 'real fans' and why he keeps a rotating lineup for his band Dead Billionaires. HearRVA's Liner Notes is a music interview serie...

Richmond legend Bill Bevins reflects on over 50 years of Broadcasting in the river city and recalls some of his favorite memories from over the years. Including stories like introducing Ray Charles, eating with B.B. King and why he got yelled at by a parade watcher. HearRVA's Liner Notes is a music interview series with a unique mix of conversation and on-screen animations that add context to...

Abby Huston reflects on "AH HA", their songwriting journey, working with and being a fan of Richmond Hip-Hop artists, Abby also takes questions from the HearRVA production crew! Take HearRVA's FREE MixTaste Playlist Quiz to get a curated playlist of only Richmond artists! Each playlist fits a specific vibe, but offers a mix of styles and genres to weave together a soundscape of the cit...

Richmond rocker Prabir Mehta sits down in the HearRVA studio to discuss creating and performing with The Prabir Trio, what he first attached to after arriving in the United States as a child and what he’s most proud of from his time at Gallery5 Arts. HearRVA's Liner Notes is a music interview series with a unique mix of conversation and on-screen animations that add context to the people, art...

Ohbliv is known around the world for his transcendent instrumentals and analog style. Watch as Ohbliv recounts phasing out rap to focus on beats, working with Richmond artists Fly Anakin and Nickelus F and how he impressed D'Angelo at Barnes and Nobles. HearRVA's Liner Notes is a music interview series with a unique mix of conversation and on-screen animations that add context to the peopl...

Reese Williams is one of Richmond’s most enthusiastic cultural cultivators. You can hear and see Reese on Shockoe Sessions Live!, the podcast “This Room Sounds Great” and even some on-hold phone recordings for businesses. Listen to her talk about all the amazing projects that she is helping to make happen. Watch the full version of this episode: https://www.hearrva.com/post/s2e4-reese-williams-on-...

Charles Owens is a Master Tenor Saxophonist, who has remade Virginia his home after playing (and living) in Jazz venues all over the country. He shares how the area has influenced his sound and how we are all masters of improvisation. HearRVA's Liner Notes is a music interview series with a unique mix of conversation and on-screen animations that add context to the people, art and food coming...

Hip-hop legend Mad Skillz shares more amazing stories from the life of ‘Hip-hop’s Forrest Gump.’ Mad Skillz reflects on the Rap-Up, Rev Run, Hip-hop Confessions and his unexpected beef with Shaq. HearRVA's Liner Notes is a music interview series with a unique mix of conversation and on-screen animations that add context to the people, art and food coming out of Richmond, Virginia. Follow Mad S...

We are so excited to sit down and chat with Ms. Jaylin Brown, who's most recent EP "Take It Easy" is a soothing voice to yearning souls. Check out this in-depth conversation about how she won a scholarship to study music in Valencia, Spain, the experience of performing at Shockoe Sessions Live! and how sibling rivalry led to her picking up a guitar. HearRVA's Liner Notes is a music...

If you take 80’s-Aerobics-energy and Americana music and blend them together you get Ali Thibodeau, who also goes by the moniker Deau Eyes! She stops by ‘Liner Notes’ to help us close out Season One and talks about how her album “Let It Leave’ came to life, the new artists she is collaborating with and what’s next for her as a Richmond musician. Watch this episode with animations: https://www.hear...

Sneeze stops by 'Liner Notes' to talk about his "1,000 Fan Theory", how he's infiltrated the Richmond hip-hop community, finding his sound and his new album 'River City Demos' is going to change his life! Through a unique mix of conversation and short animations by local visual artists, ‘Liner Notes’ helps add context to everything from the city of Richmond, Va. The RVA...

Virginia native, O-Z is known for his sharp lyrics, entrepreneurial spirit, but also for his support of other artists. Full Notes and video with animations: https://www.hearrva.com/post/s1e8-o-z-on-liner-notes Through a unique mix of conversation and short animations by local visual artists, ‘Liner Notes’ helps add context to everything from the city of Richmond, Va. The RVA music we hear today ha...

Pete LeBlanc is a music scene's best friend. After traveling as a Cruise Ship Musician, Pete settled in Richmond, Va and created BariPete Productions. Full Notes and video with animations: https://www.hearrva.com/post/s1e7-Pete-LeBlanc-on-liner-notes Through a unique mix of conversation and short animations by local visual artists, ‘Liner Notes’ helps add context to everything from the city of...

Singer from Richmond, Va. Sam Reed can be found as the front-woman for some of RVA's best bands. On 'Liner Notes', Sam goes over the creative process of working with friends to write and record music and reflects on her musical journey. Full Notes and video: https://www.hearrva.com/post/s1e6-sam-reed-on-liner-notes Through a unique mix of conversation and short animations by local visu...

Lyrical assassin, Radio B sits down on 'Liner Notes' and reflects on his mother's legacy, how Richmond's music scene can grow and how to elevate your performance at rap battles. Watch the podcast with animations: https://www.hearrva.com/post/s1e5-radio-b-on-liner-notes Thank you Radio B! Through a unique mix of conversation and short animations by local visual artists, ‘Liner Notes...

Producing a slew of classic Richmond Hip-Hop albums has kept Ant The Symbol busy over the last 2 decades, but now he's expanding. Ant reflects on how he created "Air", an album with so many Richmond emcees during the lockdowns of 2020, the hurdles of breaking from Hip-hop into other genres and also find out how tempting it is to sit 2-feet from cake pops during an interview. Watch this...

Sometimes creating the music is the easy part. Navigating promotion and the music industry can be overwhelming and seem like an impossible circle to break into. That's not how Maggie Graff thinks it should be! She created Ignited , an online-music community that connects and serves the musicians in Central Virginia. Watch this episode with animations: https://www.hearrva.com/post/s1e3-maggie-g...

Join Erin Lunsford as she reflects on the creation of her latest album "The Damsel", how she pivoted to Live-Streams when it's release was impacted by lockdowns and how moving with her band to Richmond helped them grow. Click for FULL VIDEO version of Liner Notes for this episode and Erin Lunsford info click>>> https://www.hearrva.com/post/s1e2-erin-lunsford-on-liner-notes Lin...

DJ Harrison, music producer and keyboardist for the Richmond Funk/Jazz band Butcher Brown, talks about his new album, working with artists from Richmond, VA and funny stories meeting legends in the music industry. To view the podcast and read the "Liner Notes" from this episode visit: https://www.hearrva.com/post/s1e1-dj-harrison-on-liner-notes If you like what you have been seeing from He...

HearRVA is launching a new podcast called "Liner Notes" that focuses on the music and people of Richmond, Va and the surrounding areas. Join us as founders of HearRVA, Rian and Eliturite, talk about what listeners can expect over the first season. The first full episode drops 11/30/2021 with Richmond producer DJ Harrison! For more information AND the FULL VIDEO version of "Liner Notes&...