Happy Anniversary, Baby

(Cinemasophia poster photo/MySpace)

Without much fanfare, Toggle Switch marked its 1-year birthday on Dec. 8. As I think back, I realize I've learned so much about music in Virginia simply by paying attention on a semi-regular basis. There's a long list of bands and performers that I've come to know and love through this blog.

As a gift to you, the Toggle Switch reader, I'm planning to post a set of free downloads representing some of my favorite discoveries over the last 12 months. I'm hoping to make it available before Christmas.

In the meantime, allow me to share a couple of news chunklets:

1. The MySpace page and local music resource MC7C recently posted a long, in-depth interview with the Chapel Hill, N.C., electronic musician Mild Davis. Turns out he's originally from Newport News. Read the interview here.

2. Style Weekly's "Local Bin" column included several interesting items last week, including news about the Richmond-based experimental pop band Cinemasophia. The band is supposed to release an album titled "Fits & Cycles" sometime next year. Read the entire "Local Bin" column here.