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Concert Reviews

Heavier Than the Rain: Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022


photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11.  Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »

News Flashes 09.29.22: The Life of Coolio, Willow’s Yungblud Cover, and Malala’s Production Company


— Today we talk about the passing of rapper Coolio, Willow’s acoustic cover of Yungblud’s “The Funeral”, and Malala’s production company. — — The Life of Coolio Yesterday rapper and Grammy award winner Coolio died unexpectedly at 59. His talent manager Sheila Finegan released a statement to CNN saying, “He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly. Thank you to everyone worldwide who has listened to his music and to everyone who has been reaching out regarding his passing. Please have Coolio’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.” It was said that… Read more »

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Lyrics are Just Lyrics


Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about a new California bill that would restrict the use of rap lyrics in court as evidence.

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