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Premiere: Rough Age Finds Its Focus In The Frenzy On Entertainment - The Auricular Clarity is everything. It’s the thing we all chase, the thing we all desperately crave, whether we’re seeking direction in our daily lives or transparency from those steering the world above us. It’s ...

Read the article and listen to the album today before its official release on Friday, October 10 via Hilltop Recordings. Don't miss Rough Age's album release show at Gallery5 alongside Sister Planet and Painted World!

Premiere: Rough Age Finds Its Focus In The Frenzy On Entertainment - The Auricular Clarity is everything. It’s the thing we all chase, the thing we all desperately crave, whether we’re seeking direction in our daily lives or transparency from those steering the world above us. It’s ...

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

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: October 8 - October 14 - The Auricular FEATURED SHOW Friday, October 10, 7 PM Rough Age, Sister Planet, Painted World @ Gallery 5 – $14.64 (order tickets HERE) There are a lot of great bands in this …

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

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

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All of this remarkable talent will be in full bloom on Wednesday, October 22nd at Plan 9 Music so don't miss your chance for true musical revelation, courtesy of Erin Lunsford. Oh... and did we mention it's free?

Whether strumming an acoustic guitar or playing her clawhammer banjo, Lunsford performs with a rare honesty and warmth, turning each song into an intimate conversation with the world, steeped in honesty and compassion.

Her 2025 singles--"Watch Out For Deer," "Last I Heard," "Strawberries," and "Crossing Belvidere"-- proudly display her range and depth, blending reflections on family, loss, love, and perseverance into songs that feel timeless and grounded.

Over the past decade, she's become one of Virginia's defining musical voices, whether performing solo or fronting the beloved indie-pop ensemble Erin & The Wildfire.

With a voice that stops you in your tracks and a heart that shines through every note, Erin Lunsford crafts music that feels deeply personal and quietly grand. Each song holds the weight of a life richly lived, filled with joy, heartbreak, and everything in between.

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.

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DuctTape Jesus Presents Controlled Madness On "Private School" - The Auricular Few artists in Richmond hip-hop command attention quite like DuctTape Jesus. Past or present. Whether he’s tearing through verses in a dimly lit venue or blasting through your headphones, his presence...

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.

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: October 1 - October 7 - The Auricular FEATURED SHOW Saturday, October 4, 7 PM Reverse Yr Curse, Piranha Rama, Snack Truck @ Bandito’s – $10 in advance, $12 day of show (order tickets HERE) It’s always nice …

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 - The Auricular So much of our lives is spent chasing wealth and glory that we often miss the abundance already surrounding our world. The beauty of the universe embraces us. The strength of connection sustains us. T...

Catch Artschool in concert next at The Auricular's 7th Anniversary Party on Friday, September 26 at The Camel alongside Bucko, @floraandthefauna.band, and The Potted Plants!

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Single Review: "El Dorado" by Artschool - The Auricular So much of our lives is spent chasing wealth and glory that we often miss the abundance already surrounding our world. The beauty of the universe embraces us. The strength of connection sustains us. T...

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.

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Start the night with a free shirt and end it with amazing sets by Bucko, @floraandthefauna.band, Artschool, and The Potted Plants!

Tickets are $12 in advance / $15 day-of
Doors at 9:00 PM / Music at 9:30 PM

Grab tickets here:
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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.

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Album Review: Shake Your Bones by The Potted Plants - The Auricular There’s a common saying within professional wrestling that the most compelling characters come from the performers themselves simply dialing the volume knob past ten on their personality. The same can...

Catch The Potted Plants in concert next at The Auricular's 7th Anniversary Party on Friday, September 26 at The Camel alongside Bucko, @floraandthefauna.band, and Artschool!

Album Review: Shake Your Bones by The Potted Plants - The Auricular There’s a common saying within professional wrestling that the most compelling characters come from the performers themselves simply dialing the volume knob past ten on their personality. The same can...

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!

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RVA Shows You Must See This Week: September 10 - September 16 - The Auricular FEATURED SHOW Wednesday, September 10, 7 PM Benefit For Mitch Clem, feat. False Nectar, Downhaul, Caroline Vain, Ali Rose, Midlife Pilot @ The Camel – $10 (order tickets HERE) This …

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!

All of this and more will be on display at Plan 9 Music, so don't miss your chance to experience a deeply moving performance by a true artist. Admission is free, so bring your friends and step onto her unique wavelength for a performance you won't soon forget.

That stunning expression carries over into her recent singles--the solo release "Misterioso" and collaborative track "Something" with Ant The Symbol and Ty Sorrell--proving that her wellspring of soul-stirring music remains remarkably abundant.

Self-described as both a creative and an ambivert, Dimas channels her artistic passion brilliantly on the 2024 record, Alma Mia, a warm distillation of deep emotion into a beautifully minimalist pop sound, showcasing exquisite artistry in every moment.

Listeners can't help but be drawn into her world, where evocative textures reveal vulnerable confessions and capture the fleeting beauty of life's joys.

With a transcendent sound and a radiant presence, Alex J Dimas creates from her own wavelength, one she warmly invites others to step into. Her music is timeless and personal, each note etched from a soul shaped by the joy and warmth of a living, breathing community.

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!