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One Way Richmond's Must See Show Previews 5/8-5/14
FEATURE SHOWThursday, May 9, 10 p.m.Beach Day, Implodes, The Garbers @ Strange Matter - $8/18+ Florida’s Beach Day is true to their name. 60s garage music meets beach music when this trio takes the...
View ArticleSo Anonymous Sent Us An Email...
It's actually addressed to city council and the mayor's office, but I guess it was intended as an open letter-style press release. The upshot is that they hate the proposal for a baseball stadium in...
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RVA Magazine's Weekend Preview 5/10-5/12
Summer has finally arrived, at least in terms of classes officially being over. You've worked hard this year, you've endured school, work, and two extra weeks of cold weather, so you deserve to treat...
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DAILY RECORD: Rodan
Rodan - Fifteen Quiet Years (Quarterstick/Touch And Go)Louisville's underground music scene was a hotbed of creativity in the early 90s. Not only did it produce some great hardcore bands who moved that...
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Clutch's Earth Rocker Tour Rocked The National
On Wednesday, May 1, Maryland stoner-rock pioneers Clutch kicked off the second leg of their Earth Rocker Tour at The National, and multiple members of the RVA Magazine staff were in attendance....
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Train Hopping Youth by Mike Brodie [PHOTOS]
Check out this wonderful set of photos by Mike Brodie. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, so I imagine there is a part of everyone that would love to join these kids and live...
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SHOW REVIEW: RVA Noise Fest II, Day Three
RVA Noise Fest II, Day Three Sunday, April 28 at The NilePicking back up from our previous installment of RVA Noise Fest coverage, day three (sadly I missed day 2) took place at the Nile Ethiopian...
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DAILY RECORD: Across Tundras
Across Tundras– Electric Relics (Electric Relics Records)It can be frustrating for a listener when a band articulates a vision for their work that they can't bring to fruition. Such was the case with...
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Creating Fear In The Hearts Of The Worms: An Interview With Dwid Hellion Of...
Few figures have proven as single-handedly influential on the recent history of underground music as Dwid Hellion. As vocalist and sole original member of Integrity, he's spent the past quarter-century...
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DAILY RECORD: Barge
Barge– No Gain (Vinyl Conflict Records)I never wanted to consider the prospect of getting jaded, especially about music, since that's what a good portion of my life has revolved around for a few...
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RVA No. 13: No BS! Brass Band (Web Extra!)
[Editor's note: This interview was conducted with an eye towards including it in the new issue of RVA Magazine--which should be out very soon!--but due to space limitations, only about 100 words ended...
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SHOW REVIEW: The Joy Formidable
The Joy Formidable, IO Echo, Fort Lean Saturday, May 11 at The NationalPeople often say to live life with no regrets. There's no point in clinging to missed opportunities or mistakes in your past. Live...
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DAILY RECORD: Sectarian Violence
Sectarian Violence– Upward Hostility (Grave Mistake Records)Sectarian Violence's first full-length, a follow-up to last year's self-titled EP, is not going to be something that appeals to everyone, not...
View ArticleFRIDAY: The Bloody Beetroots At 9:30 Club (Ticket Giveaway!)
Oh man, we are sorry to be so late to the show on this, but holy god, the Bloody Beetroots are coming to DC’s 9:30 Club this Friday. Here’s a video of them live. Soak it up, Richmond – this mix...
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Sounds Of RVA Presents: On The Horizon, May 2013
There are so many things going on this weekend, but you may want to find yourself wandering to Bogart's in the Fan on Cary Street on Saturday, 5/18. The Sounds of RVA Showcase @ Bogart's begins its...
View ArticleAmerican Craft Beer Week Brings Beer Geeks Together with Brewers
Small brewers will join beer enthusiasts around the country May 13-19 to celebrate the 8th annual American Craft Beer Week, hosted by the American Brewers Association. Richmond, like years past, is...
View ArticleDaft Punk’s Random Access Memories Leaks Online (Video)
The new Daft Punk album, Random Access Memories, began streaming late last night on iTunes in anticipation to it’s May 17th release date. Following the release of the album’s lead single, "Get Lucky,"...
View ArticleEternal Summers Unveil Pledge Campaign For New Album
With a slew of national tour dates recently announced, local Virginia band Eternal Summers is riding high atop their current wave of success. Now they’re looking to fans for help in producing their...
View ArticleWin Tickets To See Young Jeezy At The National!
Calling all RVA hip hop heads! It's been a while since we've done a giveaway for a local hip hop show, but we're making up for it in a big way with this one. Coming off the recent release of his...
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One Way Richmond's Must-See Show Previews 5/15-5/21
FEATURE SHOWSaturday, May 18, 5 p.m.Titus Andronicus, So So Glos, The Ar-Kaics @ Strange Matter - $14/All Ages Some of the best quality punk rock with a smidgen of indie will be on display on Grace...
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