BrazyXay may only be 19 but has proven himself to be a rising rapper in the Atlanta hip-hop scene. Possessing unique melodies and vocals, reminiscent of Juice WRLD and Lil Uzi Vert, the young artist has been able to vent common problems we all face. Recent single, “Feel Me,” discusses such topics as being used…
Read More
Popscure’s Jasmine phoned in Virginia Beach rapper tyler donavan on a rainy, Sunday afternoon to talk about his predestined beginnings as a musician, his thoughts on Virginia’s future in music, and redefining who he is as a person and musician through his latest release, “inhale.” “What you see is getting framed.” Tyler Wright—better known as…
Read More
Bubble Ball is one sud you should definitely pop. The virtual drag and music event happening online Saturday at 6PM EST is sure to be an upbeat party for a good cause – all proceeds are going to Mermaid UK, an organization that supports trans children and their families. You can buy tickets here. There’s…
Read More
Our Collective of the Black Experience in America starts with this month’s submissions from VA based artists – Cam Murdoch (“Stay Well”) and Lock (“Negus Shit”) along with poem, “I Am Black,” by Popscure writer, Darryan Miller. To submit your experience for next month click here Darryan Miller | 24 | Portsmouth, VA “I Am…
Read More
During a time of uncertainty after uncertainty, there is one thing that is certain—the comfort of music. While we can’t come together like we did pre-pandemic, the Popscure team decided that we would hold a virtual fest to hopefully help ease the anxieties we all hold. With that being said, we present to you five…
Read More
Following the livestream takeover from our Instagram last night, Popscure Editor-in-Chief Shannon Jay chatted with laboratory scientist, Brianda, better known as “Flyyscience” to discuss all things science, including the recent pandemic. Brianda is a medical laboratory scientist working on achieving both her Masters in Biological Sciences and PhD in Molecular Medicine. If that wasn’t enough…
Read More
The solo ambient instrumentalist from a volcanic island releases a stirring album perfect for pause and reflection, which might be what some of us need now more than ever. From Overseas is the guitar-based experimental project from musician/composer Kévin Séry, who is originally from the French island of Réunion but now resides in Norfolk, Virginia.…
Read More
In the midst of a global pandemic, Popscure contributor, Allison Weeks, took the time to share some perspective and grounding advice on how to approach our new reality in a world without live music and entertainment. Spring has started springing, and music lovers and makers alike have reached the threshold of that long-awaited time of…
Read More
Ahead of their upcoming show together in Norfolk, Popscure contributor Elliott Malvas took some time out to interview his bestie, Wesley Bunch, founder and bandleader of the Philadelphia dream pop band. Having grown up together in Virginia Beach [a small enough town where everyone who listens to a certain type of music naturally coalesces], Wes…
Read More
The NYC experimental music duo talk community and connections in a thoughtful Q&A with our managing editor, Jasmine Rodriguez right before their debut album release and Norfolk gig this Friday. Described accurately as “transcendental punk”, Marilu Donovan and Adam Markiewicz use detuned harp and violin + vocals respectively to create ethereal sounds that evoke a…
Read More
