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Dropping Julia – Local Lounge – 1/6/21

Samantha talked with local artist Emily Julia Kresky of Dropping Julia about their new single ‘My Room’ and ‘In My…

Lora Kelley – Local Lounge – 12/16/20

Samantha spoke with Lora Kelley, who not only has a new single perfect for the holidays, but news about her…

Pete Stallings from Shagwüf – Local Lounge – 12/9/20

It was great to catch up with Pete from Shagwüf to talk about their new EP ‘Trendy Weapon’, their experience…

Ethan Lipscomb of Tighter Still – Local Lounge – 12/3/20

In another edition of the #LocalLounge, Samantha talked with Ethan Lipscomb of Tighter Still about their debut album that has…

Cobi – Long Distance Lounge – 12/2/20

It was cool to talk with Cobi on all of the things he’s been doing this year, like releasing new…

Gracie Abrams – Long Distance Lounge – 11/30/20

We talked with Gracie Abrams on an Instagram Live about everything from Abrams getting her career started online, the process…

The Shrugs – Local Lounge – 11/24/20

Samantha talked to Jake Vanaman and Abbey Potter of The Shrugs on their debut album ‘Junk Days And Radio Zones’,…

ZZ Ward – Long Distance Lounge – 11/20/20

It was fun talking with ZZ Ward about everything going on this year, her pregnancy announcement, and her new music! Click…

Louis Smith of Kendall Street Company – Local Lounge – 11/19/20

Samantha got to talk with Louis Smith of Kendall Street Company about their new album, ‘The Stories We Write For…

Michigander – Long Distance Lounge – 11/18/20

Kendall spoke with Michigan native Jason Singer AKA Michigander on the collaborative projects with other artists he’s been doing, music…

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Local Lounge: Roughshod

Samantha spoke to Richmond band Roughshod at the Music Resource Center for their Local Lounge debut.

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