TONIGHT: Jon D. Miller Takes Over ROFL @ Republic
Jon D Miller is a comedian that most should know about. After all, this Richmond-based comic has been performing across the country for over 10 years. If you've see him, then you already know that he...
View ArticleRadio Rubber Room EP 60, Featuring Barrel
In this episode Barrelhouse ripped up the Rubber Room. Keeping with unofficial tradition, they brought some beers with labels that coincided with this show's episode number. They keep the timeless...
View ArticleRVA No. 8: There/Here
I first learned about therehere.org when a friend of mine linked to it on facebook. I’d never heard of the site, but anything relating to the history of Richmond immediately catches my eye, so I needed...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: Dead Sara
Dead Sara - Dead Sara (Pocket Kid Records) I stumbled across this band in the sort of random fashion that's become more and more common in the age of the internet--someone I'm friends with posted a...
View ArticleSHOW REVIEW: 102.1 The X Chili Cookoff 2012
Cake, Cage the Elephant, Neon Trees, Middle Class Rut Saturday, April 14 at Richmond International Raceway Let me make something clear - I am not a normal Chili CookOff attendee. In fact, in the 26...
View ArticleThe Trillions Tritones Record Release Party At Gallery 5
Local indie-rockers The Trillions have been making a name for themselves around town lately, and with the release of their first full-length album, Tritones, on Worthless Junk Records, they're ready to...
View ArticleTONIGHT: Sofia Talvik (Sweden) joins Cardinal Compass and The Dream Machine @...
Last week's Radio Rubber Room Wednesday night rock out was a blast as always. First there was the blazing funk duo Boxwave, followed by an immensely talented group of young musicians, Splendid Suns....
View ArticleRVA No. 8: AC Slater
Paying homage to the area that helped support you on your rise to success is a theme repeated by both musicians and celebrities alike. Whether you are rap legend Nas, whose latest music video takes you...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: Martyrdod
Martyrdöd – Paranoia (Southern Lord Records) When reviewing records, it can be really easy to get overwhelmed. Wading through piles and piles of albums that just sound the goddamn same in order to find...
View ArticleSHOW REVIEW: Washed Out
Washed Out Tuesday, April 17 at The National When Washed Out hit the stage, all was pitch black, their silhouettes the only thing visible until the music began. I was pleased to see that a full...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Suburban District, "When Girls Kiss Girls x Bleachers"
Here's the new video from RVA hip-hop crew Suburban District, "When Girls Kiss Girls." This club-ready track cranks it up right away with banging beats and siren-like high-pitched synth sounds, over...
View ArticleCheck Out The First Annual Mayhem Festival Cruise, Featuring Lamb Of God!
OK, here is an insane thing. The Rockstar Mayhem Festival, which has been going on for a few years now and is actually bringing a land-based version of its latest touring lineup to Jiffy Lube Live...
View ArticleSHOW REVIEW: Bassnectar
Bassnectar (with Vibe Squad, Mr. Projectile) Wednesday, April 25 at The National This show was an experience--like a Grateful Dead show. I talked to people from all over the East Coast, part of a...
View ArticleCold Cuts w/ Long Jawns & Doddie @ NY Deli
Cold Cuts continues every month with party rockers Long Jawns and DJ Doddie of the Audio Ammo Crew. Giant subs, heavy bass and tunes to shake your ass to always make for a good night! Come through!...
View ArticleTONIGHT: Beef Lizard w/ The Groove-Elators and The Dream Machine @ Republic
Special guest singer/songwriter Sofia Talvik warmed the crowd for Cardinal Compass and The Dream Machine last Wednesday at The Republic. Despite being a solo act, Talvik's technical assistant/husband...
View ArticleOne Way Richmond's Show Picks 5/10-5/13
Thursday, 5/10 Radio Rubber Room presents Beef Lizard, Sam Robinson and the Groove-Elators (pictured above), The Dream Machine @ The Republic 9pm. Thursday, 5/10 Mark My Words; A Laff Hut Comedy...
View ArticleSounds Of RVA Presents: On The Horizon #8 (The Ocho)
What is it about a rainy Spring afternoon or evening that makes composition and writing flow so naturally? Sure, rain can kill attendance at what would otherwise be a rager of a show. But rain is...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: Moss Icon
Moss Icon - Complete Discography (Temporary Residence) Moss Icon were a hardcore band from Maryland in the late 80s and early 90s. They came along just late enough that hardcore purists like Steven...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: FBM's "East Coast Roast"
Yeah, I know--we should have posted this about a month ago. What can I say? Things get lost in the shuffle sometimes. I'm just one relatively disorganized dude with a notebook full of scribbles. But...
View ArticleFRIDAY NIGHT: Flux Pavilion At The National!
One of the biggest names in electronic dance music is making his way to Richmond tomorrow night! Flux Pavilion's appearance is sure to be a sold out bass-heavy dance/rage fest with an atmosphere...
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