Chris Richards

Pop Music Critic at The Washington Post

washington, district of columbia, united states

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December brings great rap albums. Accept the gifts.

December brings great rap albums. Accept the gifts. I was made aware of the new 21 Savage album two weekends ago when a midsize Toyota pulled up to a Christmas tree lot pumping “Where You From,” the opening track on “What Happened to the Streets?,” now ch... See more

spokesman.com•Chris Richards•Jan 1, 2026

Exciting new books from punk heroes Huggy Bear, Swiz and Billy Childish might be reinventing the form. - The Washington Post

According to everyone who saw them back in the ’80s, Swiz was a punch in the face. So why, at a crowded show in June, did the band’s music sound like amplified food processors whirring inside an empty Quonset hut? Because this oddly fated reunion gig at S... See more

washingtonpost.com•Chris Richards•Oct 3, 2025

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