Chris Richards
Critic

Chris Richards became the Post's pop music critic in 2009. He happily spends his evenings in D.C. nightclubs listening to rap, rock, jazz, country, go-go, bluegrass and bachata. Sometimes he remembers to go home and sleep. You can also find him and his music writing partner David Malitz at Click Track.

Latest by Chris Richards

Fifty shades of Grace Potter

Fifty shades of Grace Potter

On her first stadium tour, perennial up-and-comer pulls from her roots but isn’t afraid to get rowdy.

In D.C., a summer soundtrack

In D.C., a summer soundtrack

What started in the ’70s in Fort Dupont Park has become a gathering for neighborly rhythms.

Frank Ocean at the 9:30 Club

Frank Ocean at the 9:30 Club

At sold-out show, R&B’s next big thing offers a contemplative, confident and rewarding set.

Gone country? Not as easy as it sounds.

Gone country? Not as easy as it sounds.

Darius Rucker and Lionel Richie managed hit-making crossovers from pop music to country. But Staind’s Aaron Lewis and others are finding that Nashville can be a cold place.