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DAILY RECORD: Lightning Round #2
Yes, that's right, another one of these, where I attempt to get rid of my ridiculous promo backlog by writing a whole bunch of reviews really quickly and putting them all up as one big post. I hope you...
View ArticleJo Casino Presents: 16 Bars, Series Two
No Name No Brain Productions are certainly making a lot of waves in Richmond hip-hop lately. I feel like a month ago I'd never heard of them, and now suddenly I'm seeing their name everywhere....
View ArticleDAILY FIX: The Trillions, "Got It Made"
Well everyone, it's Friday afternoon, and hopefully you're about to start a really fun and happy summer weekend! A few weeks ago, The Trillions kicked off the weekend by playing Friday Cheers, and Todd...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Bermuda Triangles Live At Summer Solstice Power Jam 3
One of the greatest things about living in Richmond has always been our amazing, unique local music scene, which features a level of creative activity that one might more reasonably expect in a city...
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Zombies Were Cool Five Years Ago: An Interview With Whitechapel
In a recent phone interview, Alex Wade, one of the three guitarists of deathcore powerhouse Whitechapel, spilled the beans about their forthcoming, self-titled album and tour with Hatebreed, as well as...
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OneWayRichmond's Show Picks 6/18-6/20
Monday, 6/18 Led Er Est {pictured above), Mutwawa, Diamond Black Hearted Boy @ The Nile 10pm. Monday, 6/18 Puscifer (featuring Maynard James Keenan) (pictured above), Carina Round @ The National 8pm....
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DAILY RECORD: It's Casual
It's Casual – The New Los Angeles Pt. 1: Through The Eyes Of A Bus Rider (Stoked Records) Any regular reader of Huffington Post or any number of Southern California-based websites might have chanced...
View ArticlePODCAST: Astronomar - CAKE Mix for Radio Fireworks
RVA Electronica find! Without exaggeration, Astronomar is one of the most exciting new producers out there. There’s an intangible uniqueness to everything he does, and a strong hip-hop influence which...
View ArticleGallery 5 Presents "I Play RVA Music" - A Fundraiser And Celebration Of Local...
Throughout the past 7 years, Gallery5 is proud to have hosted some of the best local music events in Richmond. Gallery5 would not be where it is without the bands that have graced our stage, and we...
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SHOW REVIEW: Puscifer
Puscifer (with Carina Round) Monday, June 18 at The National After a Patton-esque intro, the show began with a prompt on video screens surrounding the stage: VAGINA, it said, and we were all encouraged...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Little Black Rain Clouds Wonderland Show Promo
It seems like a safe bet that everyone reading this website right now has been handed more than their fair share of show flyers. And most of the time, they get looked at for five seconds, crumpled up,...
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FRIDAY: Last Friday Art Show At West Coast Kix!
West Coast Kix continues with their monthly art showcase this Friday with yet another Last Friday Art Show! Last month's showcase, featuring Hamilton Glass, aka HAM, was a big success, and this month...
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Audio Dancers #6: Dave Watkins Part I: The Musician
A few years ago, a friend mentioned Dave Watkins to me. The two went to VCU together studied in the same department. My friend was amazed by the creative exuberance that Watkins exuded in everything he...
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Nomadic Roots Music Festival: A Preview
Last July, on the recommendation of a good friend, I packed two of my favorite people, some food, a couple of blankets, and a tent into my boyfriend’s car and headed to a place I’d never heard of...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Strumpet Live In Paradise Park
Here's a really cool clip I once again discovered due to the diligent work of Sounds Of RVA. Local bands Strumpet and Herro Sugar performed at Paradise Park back on June 15, as a sort of outdoor summer...
View ArticleOUT NOW: James Wayland's Trailer Park Trash And Vampires!
Local author and occasional RVA Magazine contributor James Wayland has just released his first novel, and it's a quick and dirty thrillride of a horror story. As you can probably tell from the title,...
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DAILY RECORD: Burning Love
Burning Love - Rotten Thing To Say (Southern Lord) In hardcore circles, Chris Colohan is a legendary figure. First attaining fame in the mid-90s as the lead vocalist in Toronto-based hardcore...
View ArticleLamb Of God's Randy Blythe Arrested In Prague For Manslaughter?
UPDATE #2, 3:00 PM 6/29: Response from Lamb Of God's publicist below. UPDATE: An eyewitness account of the incident has been found. See below. Well this is upsetting. Metal blogs are blowing up with...
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RVA Mag Presents: Show Picks 6/29-7/1
Friday, 6/29 Slapdash Presents Epic Fest 2012, Day One: T.I.M.E. Moves, Marcky Goldchain, Intalek, Rebel.E, Phil The Thrill, Kyle Taylor, Black Liquid, Nike Nando, Ryan Flow, Bali $oprano, Just Plain...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: The Honorable Sleaze "The Passion Of The Sleaze"
The Honorable Sleaze is a big dude. This emcee/producer is a life-sized RVA landmark that's been making music for years, and he's amassed an elaborate catalog that rivals his physical size. You'd think...
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