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Wednesday, September 23, 202609/23/2026

Local Lounge: Model House

Samantha speaks with Charlottesville’s newest Neo-freak folk band Model House at the Music Resource Center. Don’t miss their show at…

Thursday, September 10, 202609/10/2026

Local Lounge: Pinkish

Samantha speaks with the band Pinkish on their latest trio of songs released this year, plus they share about playing…

Wednesday, September 9, 202609/09/2026

Local Lounge: Films on Song

Samantha speaks with Films on Song about their record DISSECTION out this Friday and their record release show at The…

Wednesday, September 2, 202609/02/2026

LOCAL LOUNGE: Dogwood Tales

Samantha speaks with Harrisonburg’s Dogwood Tales on their new album, Every Star in Rockingham County, and their upcoming tour on…

Wednesday, August 26, 202608/26/2026

Local Lounge: Orion Redwolf

Samantha talks to Orion Redwolf about his new song “combination” and how the song came about from an anxiety attack…

Wednesday, August 19, 202608/19/2026

Local Trax Look Back 2026: Part 1

35 interviews. 13 were artists and bands that made their Local Lounge debut. Bands and artists like Meraki, Heaviside, and…

Wednesday, August 12, 202608/12/2026

Local Lounge: Meraki

Samantha speaks with Charlottesville’s latest indie-rock band, Meraki, on their upcoming album release show this Saturday at the Southern Cafe…

Wednesday, August 5, 202608/05/2026

Local Lounge: Beya

Mechanicsville artist Beya stops by 106.1 The Corner for her Local Lounge debut where she’ll perform two songs, and shares…

Wednesday, July 29, 202607/29/2026

Local Lounge: Colin & Caroline

Samantha speaks with Richmond indie-folk duo Colin & Caroline and will do an exclusive preview of their song “Cigarettes” coming…

Wednesday, July 22, 202607/22/2026

Local Lounge: Josh Mayo

Samantha speaks with Josh Mayo and a few members of the House Sauce on new music, and performs “It’s Alright”…

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