Richmond Counterculture / Shockoe Sessions
Richmond Counterculture/Shockoe Sessions Episode 26
Shockoe Sessions Live! is a weekly show highlighting Richmond’s music scene. Every Tuesday a different local act plays for an intimate studio audience of up to 50 people.
Shows are recorded and streamed live to YouTube.
Featuring The High Frequencies, Shagwüf, and Railgun!
About the Bands
“The High Frequencies includes Mychols on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Tom Richards on guitar and vocals, Scott Richards on bass, and Ricky Tubb on drums. We were recently treated to a taste of the band’s high-energy sound on the superb tribute disc, JEM Records Celebrates David Bowie, which features their vibrant cover of “Modern Love.”
“Get High”, the debut album from The High Frequencies, is on JEM Records, and it’s an outstanding collection of songs, encompassing multiple genres, including power pop, New Wave, punk, and straight-ahead rock. If you’re a fan of bands like Cheap Trick, Blondie, and The Jam, you’ll dig the unforgettable hooks and rock and roll power of songs like “Cleanup Time” and “Parasite.”
The fabulous, horn-driven “A Girl In Trouble” recalls early era No Doubt, and “Nothing Really Stays The Same” is a delectable mashup of the pop/rock sound of The Go-Gos, melded with an invigorating dose of garage rock.
The album’s dozen songs are filled with glittering melodies, powerful guitars, and thunderous drums. Of course, it’s all anchored by the gorgeous vocals from Lisa Mychols, the “Queen of Power Pop.” If there’s any doubt in your mind that she deserves that title, just give a listen to the spirited “Miss Me When I’m Gone,” and the power pop infused “Tonight and Every Night,” the first single from the album. Once those songs get stuck in your head, you’ll be turning it up to rock out to the aptly titled “Eleven” and spinning around to the mosh pit ready “Strataplastic.”
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Shagwüf is a fierce, uncompromising trio with roots in Virginia & Argentina. With a variety of influences in their arsenal including Latin beats, 60’s era power pop, gutter-glam and fuzzed out psychedelia, Shagwüf is ear-candy for the music lover. With strong convictions on a variety of social issues, especially BLM and LGBTQIA rights, Shagwüf consistently makes their case for a more inclusive and intersectional future.
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Those that think punk rock is dying, obviously haven’t heard the power trio Railgun! Forming in 2016, the Richmond, VA based band attacked the world with their eclectic mix of American, British, and Japanese punk and alt-rock tones. Every performance shows the raw energy they carry with them, and they aren’t afraid to mix up their sound within the same set, adding a truly unique tone to every live performance. Their 2020 release, “Seishin No Tatakai” highlights their versatility and passion for the craft.
Show archive
Playlist
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The High Frequencies, “Tonight and Every Night (Live)”
Shockoe Records - 2026
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The High Frequencies, “Nothing Really Stays The Same (Live)”
Shockoe Records - 2026
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The High Frequencies, “Miss Me When I'm Gone (Live)”
Shockoe Records - 2026
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The High Frequencies, “Where The Hell You Been (Live)”
Shockoe Records - 2026
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Railgun, “I Don't Know What They're Saying... But I Still Love J-Pop! (Live)”
Shockoe Records - 2025