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Wednesday, September 15, 202109/15/2021

Out on the Weekend – Local Lounge – 9/15/21

Samantha spoke with Out on the Weekend on their 90s alt rock sound, their latest album ‘Tunnel Vision’, and their…

Wednesday, September 8, 202109/08/2021

Tyler Meacham – Local Lounge – 9/8/21

Samantha spoke with Richmond based indie pop artist, Tyler Meacham, on her single ‘No Running Away’, her anticipated debut album,…

Wednesday, September 1, 202109/01/2021

Orion and the Melted Crayons – Local Lounge – 9/1/21

Samantha spoke with Orion and the Melted Crayons on their debut album ‘The Good Stuff’ out this Friday, and their…

Wednesday, August 25, 202108/25/2021

The BLNDRs – Local Lounge – 8/25/21

Samantha spoke with Alice Clair of The BLNDRs on their debut album ‘hello?’, the meaning behind and making of it,…

Wednesday, August 18, 202108/18/2021

Gia Ray – Local Lounge – 8/18/21

Samantha spoke with Gia Ray on her debut album, Bottom of the Barrel, her influences, and her tour across Virginia…

Wednesday, August 11, 202108/11/2021

Traci Eagle and Vickie Brooks – Local Lounge – 8/11/21

Samantha spoke with Tracie Eagle and Vickie Brooks reflect on the four year anniversary of August 12th in Charlottesville, their…

Wednesday, August 4, 202108/04/2021

The Barons – Local Lounge – 8/4/21

The Barons came into the studio before they headline Fridays After Five August 6th, plus they talk about the future…

Wednesday, July 28, 202107/28/2021

Born Crooked – Local Lounge – 7/28/21

Samantha speaks with Hunter and ARE of Born Crooked, brother sister duo, who spend their time between Nashville and Charlottesville,…

Wednesday, July 21, 202107/21/2021

Film on Girls and Vax to the Future – Local Lounge – 7/21/21

Samantha talks with Film on Girls’ Shawn Decker about the Vax to the Future 80s Dance Party event this Saturday…

Thursday, July 15, 202107/15/2021

Andrew Montana – Local Lounge – 7/15/21

Samantha speaks with Charlottesville based indie artist Andrew Montana on his new murder ballad from his soon to released debut…

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