AVR: The Artistic Vision Review Podcast (RVA)

Episode 025 - The Talkies

On the last episode before the AVR's winter break, I had the opportunity of speaking with The Talkies. Formed less than a year ago through spontaneous jamming and a literal proposal to the bassist, the group's unique style blends elements of indie, punk, and shoegaze to produce a sound that is as engaging as it is refreshing. We spoke a bit about the origins of the band, their DIY recording process, and the groups love of house shows. Check out the link to their Bandcamp below to listen to their three EPs, all impressively release in three consecutive months this past summer! A big thanks to The Talkies and everyone who has listened to and supported the podcast so far! Y'all are my heroes! The Talkies on Bandcamp: bit.ly/2eCTiAp Featured song: The Talkies - Emotion Sickness: bit.ly/2eCQ3c0 Opening Theme: NICKV. - Sunday Stroll: youtu.be/3ecNhsUHJd4 License: bit.ly/CCAttribution

Episode 024 - Deer Eat Birds

Deer Eat Birds joins me on this episode, a band I've seen quite a few times over the past year and have loved every performance. We discuss their childhoods, getting into music at a young age, how the band formed, and their techniques for songwriting, recording, and delivering an engaging live performance. Almost inevitably, throughout this episode, hilarity ensues. They have just released their new EP, Hi Rez, on Soundcloud and it is absolutely incredible. Check it out: bit.ly/2eJOJ5C A big thanks to the guys for being so hospitable and creating such awesome music! Featured song: bit.ly/2fdSnWb Opening Theme: NICKV. - Sunday Stroll: youtu.be/3ecNhsUHJd4 License: bit.ly/CCAttribution

Episode 023 - Space Koi

On this episode, I speak with local reggae band Space Koi! Their EP, Skank Jam, is full of fun, exciting songs with classic punk, reggae, and blues vibes, all with a special Richmond twist. We talk a little bit about how each member of the band has been connected deeply to music from a very young age, and how that has shaped their love of music and their desire to create. Also, we spoke about the recording process, and Garrett offers a few tips about how to record while on a budget. They also describe some of the hardships of pursuing a life in music, and reveal the fact that most of their time is spent working on music in some way. Don't forget to check out Space Koi at Emilio's every first Wednesday of the month (the next show being 11/2)! Featured song: Space Koi - My Baby is a Hippie: bit.ly/2ekHHDn Space Koi on Bandcamp: bit.ly/2dGiTmh Opening Theme: NICKV. - Sunday Stroll: youtu.be/3ecNhsUHJd4 License: bit.ly/CCAttribution