afterthoughts

Blu & Exile are a legendary West Coast underground hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Blu and producer Exile, celebrated for their soul-soaked, sample-driven sound and introspective lyricism. They are touring in 2026 to support their new album, Time Heals Everything. Support from VT hip hop trio Solo Lexicon. $20

The Mammals make music for a world that is forgetting how to listen. In their harmonies is a reminder that truth is rarely loud, that connection can be a form of resistance, and that art—when rooted in sincerity—can help us navigate even the most unsettled times. They offer not answers but companionship, a kind of…