Shockoe Records
Born from the neighborhood from which it derives its name (Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, Virginia), Shockoe Records seeks to project into a vibrant and vital future by celebrating and uplifting the region’s musical talent. The neighborhood, having evolved from its troubled history and decades of struggle, is now resonant with diverse and inclusive art and culture. By tapping into the Richmond area’s groundswell of new voices and sounds, Shockoe Records aims to be a parallel to this movement, bringing forth an array of artists from varied racial, ethnic and gender identity backgrounds.
Formed by a team working with lead partners Carlos Chafin (In Your Ear Studios), Queon “Q” Martin (Carter Magazine), Craig Martin (The Good Road) and Alex Martin (Digital Video Group), Shockoe Records is a label whose objective is to disrupt today’s unsupportable music business model with a focus on amplifying the voices of artists. This involves a more cooperative approach than that of top-down management of traditional labels.
Shockoe Records provides artists with more autonomy, and most importantly, does not and will not own an artist’s intellectual property. Instead, the label will facilitate a host of services including marketing, booking, merchandise production, sync licensing, album production, and more to bolster the artist’s career efforts. The Shockoe Records team wants its curated roster of artists to not only survive, but to thrive. This is possible through fair business models that enable sustainable music careers. Ultimately, Shockoe Records plans to expand the music community by nurturing talented artists, connecting them with local businesses, educating through mentorship, and promoting new music in our schools. The foundational purpose will always be to provide support for the Richmond area’s musicians and the music they make.
Shockoe Sessions Live!
Powered by Shockoe Records, Shockoe Sessions Live! is a weekly in-studio, and live-streamed show featuring the best of the RVA Music Scene! This event is EVERY Tuesday night at 7:30pm (EST), and you can join us at In Your Ear Studios, or watch the show on YouTube, Facebook, or X.
Get tickets on Shockoe Sessions Live! website
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel
Follow Shockoe Sessions Live! on Instagram
Rosie Rocks RVA
Meet Rosie! The lovable Dachsador, studio pup at In Your Ear Studios, and official mascot for Shockoe Sessions Live! She loves the RVA music scene, belly rubs, and meeting new friends every Tuesday night during Shockoe Sessions Live! She’s even an expert camera operator and likes to capture Behind The Scenes footage 😂
This Rooms Sounds Great &
Shockoe Sessions Live! Rewind
This Room Sounds Great and Shockoe Sessions Live! Rewind are two great podcasts presented by Shockoe Records and In Your Ear Studios. This Room Sounds Great is a conversation with the musicians who perform on Shockoe Sessions Live! And Shockoe Sessions Live! Rewind is the audio only version of Shockoe Sessions Live!
Both podcasts can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Fireside.
Follow the podcast on Instagram