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Wednesday, October 15, 202510/15/2025

Local Lounge: June Baby

Samantha chats with June Baby on her new indie pop project and upcoming show at Superfly Brewing Company on October…

Wednesday, October 8, 202510/08/2025

Local Lounge: Night Teacher

Samantha chats with Lilly of Night Teacher on her upcoming record Year of the Snake, releasing on October 31st. She…

Wednesday, October 1, 202510/01/2025

Local Trax Look Back 2025: Part 1

37 interviews with 36 artists. 15 artists made their Local Lounge debut. Bands and artists like HASH, Tyler Dick Band,…

Wednesday, September 10, 202509/10/2025

Local Lounge: Andrew Neil

Samantha spoke to Charlottesville’s Andrew Neil who shares his unique story and relationship with music.

Wednesday, September 3, 202509/03/2025

Local Lounge: Jim Waive Tribute Show

Photographer and local music supporter Rich Tarbell joins the show to share about the Jim Waive Tribute Show happening Sunday…

Wednesday, August 27, 202508/27/2025

Local Lounge: Work Wear

Samantha spoke with Work Wear, a Charlottesville band, who debuted their song “Walking Tall”, a week before it comes out!…

Wednesday, August 20, 202508/20/2025

Local Lounge: Mariana Bell

Samantha chats with Mariana Bell and her new pop music! We’ll also chat about her show at the The Southern…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Local Lounge: Rebecca Porter

Rebecca Porter visits from the valley to share about her debut record, Roll With The Punches, out now.

Wednesday, August 6, 202508/06/2025

Local Lounge: The Folly

Richmond based rock and roll band, The Folly, makes their Local Lounge debut and chats about their upcoming album.

Wednesday, July 30, 202507/30/2025

Local Lounge: Erin Lunsford

Richmond’s Erin Lunsford will share some of her summer singles in the studio, and tell us where Erin & The…

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