RVA TV: Rip! A Remix Manifesto starring Girl Talk
Filmmaker Brett Gaylor explores issues of copyright in the information age, mashing up the media landscape of the 20th century and shattering the wall between users and producers. The film’s central...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: The Low Branches
The Low Branches - Sinking Rising (Church Hill) When I hear the Low Branches, all I want to do is wrap my arms and thoughts around everything. Sinking, Rising is not an exception to this reaction....
View ArticleSHOW REVIEW: The Greater The Risk, Farewell Fighter, T-Division, No Hands
The Greater The Risk, Farewell Fighter, T-Division, and No Hands Thursday, February 3 at Strange Matter I'm sure every band would love to play every show to a sellout crowd. That's not going to happen...
View ArticleMOVIES, Y'ALL with Cole Hutchison
Dogtooth (2009) dir: Giorgos Lanthimos I used to have a friend who claimed that when he eventually had children he was going to teach them to sleep standing up. His plan was to give his unfortunate...
View ArticleReal Talk Demo Now Streaming On Bandcamp!
This fast, harsh, and totally excellent Richmond hardcore supergroup, featuring current or former members of Brainworms, The Catalyst, Operation Latte Thunder, and Forensics, has been playing around...
View ArticleTalking WEIRD with DJ Chupacabras
I first met Jeremy Rodriguez, alias DJ Chupacabras, years ago through a mutual friend and co-worker, Josh Houtkin (DJ JDH) who threw, and continues to throw the wildly popular FIXED party in NYC. Both...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: Sun Araw
Sun Araw - Beach Head (Sun Ark) Reading interviews with Sun Araw's Cameron Stallones, you might be led to the conclusion that Beach Head, the band's newest release, would be just about the greatest...
View ArticleSHOW REVIEW: Chromeo
Chromeo with MDNR and The Suzan Saturday, February 5 at 9:30 Club, Washington DC Unfortunately, my parents decided they had more important things to do than conceive me during what I have heard coined...
View ArticleThe Maloof Money Cup, Washington DC
Maloof Money Cup: Washington DC September 2-4, 2011 Usually when I think of the Maloof Money Cup, I think of everything that is wrong with skateboarding. Massive money prizes, live broadcasts,...
View ArticleRVA NO. 6: Sleigh Bells
Sleigh Bells, an electronic duo consisting of Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller, have been on a very fast-paced rise to fame. Alexis, a full-time teacher, met Derek for the first time in 2008. She saw...
View ArticleFASHION RANT: THE MAN SANDAL
Let's be honest, men's sandals aren't cool. They are appropriate for certain occasions, where large bodies of water are involved, but otherwise they fail as fashionable footwear. The look vigorously...
View ArticleTechnology And Small Business: Taboo
As I followed Alison Miller Barber, owner of Taboo for the last decade, to her office to sit and chat about the effects of technology on her business, we passed aisles of product, arranged by type and...
View ArticleFan Plan 3 Year Anniversary Party @ The Norva
Fantastic Planet, which has its roots in RVA, is celebrating it's three-year anniversary at The Norva on Saturday, Sept 17th with DJ Doddie (Noah Larmz/Audio Ammo) and special guest DJs Nick Catchdubs...
View ArticleRVA NO. 6: The Head And The Heart
Pack your bags. Drive across the country. Join a band. This all seems like a movie plot we’ve seen time and time again--a plot many of us are unable to think of in a realistic light. For those who have...
View ArticleTonight: Open Stage Night @ Cafe Diem
WHO: RVA Magazine & Radio Rubber Room WHAT: Open Stage Night WHEN: Every Wednesday from 9pm-1am (Signup starts at 8:30pm) WHERE: Cafe Diem, 600 North Sheppard Street in the Fan WHY: BECAUSE WE NEED...
View ArticleRadio Rubber Room EP 29, The Spaceheaters
Last Saturday The Spaceheaters joined us in-studio for some live music and funny. We talked about the obvious plus mascots, punk rock, skateboarding unicorns & the RVA Music Fest. Simons mom was...
View ArticleOne Way Richmond's Show Picks 9/15-9/18
Thursday, 9/15 Thou, B L A C K I E (pictured above), Fat Tony, Windhand, Bermuda Triangles @ Strange Matter 10pm. Thursday, 9/15 Richmond Jazz Society's Guest Educators Series Pres. Steve Turre Quintet...
View ArticleRVA NO. 6: Boom Boom Basics
My first impression of Deanna Danger was that she had a sweet sort of approachability. When I asked to interview her, she responded with a grin, “Fuck yes!” With her kewpie-doll looks and obvious...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: Wolves In the Throne Room
Wolves In The Throne Room – Celestial Lineage (Southern Lord) Winston Churchill once quipped: “You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something at some point in your life.” And while...
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