Bandcamp Friday Oct. 2, 2020. Clockwise from left: Adrianne Lenker, Liturgy, Secret Chiefs 3, Sunami, Crippled Black Phoenix and Soft Kill. As the election proves to be as chaotic as expected, music is more important than ever as a means of speaking truth to power and forming community around…

Janelle Monae So, you made it to part three! I think these 10 albums might be the most eclectic installment of this series, paring technical death metal with sci-fi neo-soul. It just goes to show how good 2018 has been for music in general, regardless of what type of…

RIFF wants you to get out to more shows! To help you with that, here are our picks for where to go and who to see next week. RIFF’s video concert series features artists of all genres, with a focus on the best hidden gems the local music scene has to offer. If you’re…