Huge thank you to the incredible team at RPAA for coordinating, to each of the tremendous performers, to Dave Parrish for capturing the magic, to Nick Fradiani for swinging by before hitting the stage that night, and to the amazing audience who took time to connect with the sounds of Richmond's own.

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The following year brought Mr. Fisher's Dirty Club Mix, an EP that marked a decisive pivot into electronic territory, with both sounds becoming united on The Pure Joy Of Jumping.

The band rebranded as Drook in 2022, a name taken from a 2018 solo EP from Grishaeva, and released Life In Estates, a lavish and celebrated record that earned a nomination for the 2023 Newlin Music Prize.

Drook’s origins trace back to 2019, when the group began self-releasing under the name She. Initially rooted in bedroom pop, early work gave way to bold experimentation.

Comprised of Matthew Shultz, Liza Grishaeva, and Tyler Smith, Drook embraces a fractured beauty within their music: manic and lavish, raw and refined, yet unified by a cathartic release of emotion. The album was co-produced by the band and producer Ben Green.

Released on September 27, 2024, The Pure Joy Of Jumping is a vivid fusion of electronica and dream pop, full of frenetic rhythms and blissful melodies that mirror the pulse of modern life.

"We’re truly grateful that TPJOJ has been recognized with this edition of the Newlin Prize. Richmond is our home and it means everything to us for this record to be acknowledged by the people of this city. Thanks to the committee and to everyone who participated in organizing the Newlin Prize!"

We weren’t just referring to the IG algorithm, but all platforms as we have used all in the past, except this year where we haven’t used Twitter.

We know Bandcamp has playlist functionality too, but when we tried to compile it last year, it did not go well.