BIG SECRET – A Creative Profile
Interview by Kelly Reyes Video Team: Mary Swanson, Will Nelson, Sarah Thaw The first in a series looking in to the minds behind the creative scene of Richmond. Ink sat down with Jason Lefton, the owner of Big Secret, a laser engraving studio located in Jackson Ward. Lefton tells us a little more about his […]
Perfect Pussy at Strange Matter
story and photos by Sarah Thaw “Do you know when Mac is coming out?” an underage girl frantically scrubbing the Xs off the backs of her hands asks. That was the question on everyone’s mind at this sold-out show at Strange Matter. Although the rumored appearance of indie-rock artist Mac Demarco seemed to be […]
Hues Release Show – Bringing Back The Classic Cassette
Photos and Story by Daniel Potes – Managing Editor Satellite Syndicate has been a vital group within the Richmond musical community for some time. They perform shows all over town, including Ink’s Creative Review, involving all sorts of talent. Founding member Jefferson Harris, also known as BSTFRND, gathered this musical conglomerate of local talent into the Satellite Syndicate that […]
Confronting The Stereotype: Up Close with Porcelyn Headen
Written by Kelly Reyes, contributing writer With the topic of social and racial injustice making headlines in the media within the last six months, Porcelyn Headen addresses the issue of stereotypes. Headen, a sophomore studying photography in the VCU School of the Arts, uses both personal experiences and social media in her work. In her […]
John Butler Trio at the National
Written and photographed by James Saulsky What the hell is a JBT? According to the guys in front of me in line last Sunday, it’s one dank burger that they couldn’t wait to have; according to the marquee above our heads, it’s the John Butler Trio. For one night only on November 16 the special […]
Brighter the Moon at the Canal Club
Written by Cort Olsen, Editor-in-Chief Photos courtesy of hcastenphoto.com Pop punk is like vanilla ice cream, there really is no way to screw it up and pretty much everyone likes vanilla ice cream. The down side of vanilla ice cream is it gets gets boring after a while. Pop punk is like feeling nostalgic […]
Iron Reagan is In Your Mouth
Written and photographed by Cort Olsen, Chief Editor For once Facebook’s recommended events finally paid off. Iron Reagan, War on Women and Prisoner played on October’s First Friday at En Su Boca for the headliner’s record release. The show was not necessarily “free,” the venue was asking for donations at the door, but the opportunity […]
A Dot Red at Candela Books
By Amelia Heymann, guest columnist Images courtesy of Candela Books + Gallery A compelling new art show exploring female presence and identity is being held at Candela Gallery and Books on 214 West Broad Street. The gallery is only a ten minute walk from campus, and well worth the leg stretch. The name of this […]
Cherub, Ghost Beach, and Gibbz at the 9:30 Club
Written and photographed by James Saulsky, guest columnist “This is a song about bathroom stalls and cocaine. When you combine those things a lot of things can happen…and they’re all fucking awesome.” That was the introduction Cherub guitarist and vocalist Jordan Kelley gave for their song Heartbreaker. As the crowd at the 9:30 Club in D.C. […]
Annie Jacobsen: Reviving the Child Within
By Yoora Lee, guest columnist “As we become adults, childhood magic and the sense of wonder begins to dull, along with the creativity we hold within us. In my work I attempt to heal this type of desensitization. I want to push people to become more aware of the beauty and magic in the objects […]
FUCK SAM DAHMAN: Shooting with Richmond’s Worst
By Jose D’Alta | Online Editor You may not have heard of him, but Sam Dahman has quickly gained some notoriety for being Richmond’s Worst. What is he the worst of? I have no idea, because the twenty-one year-old photographer’s accomplishments are nothing to laugh at. His style is unusual, provocative, and sensual yet […]
HEADLESSMANTIS, Andrew Harrison, and Parentheses at The Compound
By Cort Olsen A new house show venue has emerged in Richmond and it goes by the name The Compound. Last Tuesday it made its debut featuring Andrew Harrison, the boys of Parentheses and the devilish duo Devon Hammer and Tim Othy of HEADLESSMANTIS. Judging by the turnout of the underground house show scene this […]