Article by: Kayce Johnson
The Don - Drums
T-Division is a Richmond punk band that’s been adding chaos to their genre for two strong years. They do so by outright denying restrictions implied through trying to fit a certain style or singing about subjects typical of punk music.
With music about friendship, love for their city, and life among other things, their music is relatable and at times thought-provoking. Given the positive energy they send out it’s no wonder Grape Cloth took an interest in them. The excitement they draw at house shows and more formal venues is felt before they even take mics in hand.
Matt, T-Division's bassist, explains their philosophy: “When we play music it’s for no other reason but to make us happy and to make other people happy.” Often they get people at their shows who don't listen to Punk and, following their listening experience, will make a point of letting the band know how much they enjoyed their music.
Matt - Bass
Matt, T-Division's bassist, explains their philosophy: “When we play music it’s for no other reason but to make us happy and to make other people happy.” Often they get people at their shows who don't listen to Punk and, following their listening experience, will make a point of letting the band know how much they enjoyed their music.
Judah - Lead Vocals
For Grape’s Hip-Hop-based followers who may be interested in checking out a new kind of music, I asked T-Division if they thought there is a correlation between Hip Hop and Punk music. Simultaneously they represented an underlying common attitude in one motion: they stick their middle fingers up. Lead vocalist Judah explains that Hip Hop and Punk had been pushed to the outskirts and, "when what you love so much was (considered) bad... that gives birth to defiance.”
Scott - Guitar, Vocals
“In a way we're all rebels and we're all a community,”guitarist Scott finishes. During our conversation, T-Division gave shout-outs to Black Liquid and Lord Slugg, both Grape Cloth counterparts. Talking to all parties revealed evident mutual respect and admiration for each other’s work. As T-Division puts it, "having a good time and creating something you love is not genre specific."
Even if you don’t already listen to punk, you should definitely check T-Division out.
You can catch them at Night of the Living Dead Bands this Halloween weekend at Strange Matter. It's a FREE show where local musicians do covers of bands who are no longer together. You can spot them as Black Flag on Punk Night, Saturday October 29th. "
- Kayce Johnson
You can catch them at Night of the Living Dead Bands this Halloween weekend at Strange Matter. It's a FREE show where local musicians do covers of bands who are no longer together. You can spot them as Black Flag on Punk Night, Saturday October 29th. "
- Kayce Johnson
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Pics by Brandon Hambright
Follow T-Division HERE
Listen to FREE T-Division music HERE
Pics by Brandon Hambright
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