Record time

Almost 10 years ago, Warren Parker figured out how to make a cool hobby a whole lot cooler.  The local music industry lifer and collector got into vinyl around the time the format had a resurgence in 2010. He was drawn to rare record pressings and small runs. So what better way to get his […]

PICK: Saw Black

Seeing Saw: Saw Black has that rare musical talent that makes listeners want more. With his lyrical delivery and production technique, Black seduces with soulful country-folk that is sometimes plaintive, sometimes weird and whispery. Many of the Richmond singer-songwriter’s tracks can be found on Warhen Records, including the sold-out 2020 cassette Horsin’ ‘Round. Black performs […]

DIY labels are music to our ears

We talk a whole lot about people who make music in this town, and rightfully so—Charlottesville has a robust music scene. Less visible are the people who help musicians make a record of their craft and send it out into the world. There are a number of small and do-it-yourself music labels here that do […]