NEXT WEEKEND: Cold Blank Takes Over RVA!
RVA massive, I have but one question for you--are you ready?!? Cold Blank, the LA electro-house producers who own underground label Burn The Fire, will be here in Richmond in just over a week's time,...
View ArticleTONIGHT: Relacksachian with The Dream Machine at The Republic
Variety is the spice of life, and last Wednesday at The Republic, Radio Rubber Room gave us a melange of bands. Folk solo act Russell Lacy warmed the crowd for The Dream Machine, followed by the loud...
View ArticleRVA No. 9: Soulpower
For years, Soulpower has been the most popular rare soul and funk dance party in town – and it is one of only two parties of its kind in Virginia. Every third Saturday of the month at Balliceaux, hosts...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Laetitia Sadier, "The Rule Of The Game"
In the new issue of our magazine, we told you about how good Silencio, the latest solo album from Stereolab vocalist Laetitia Sadier, is. Now here's further evidence--the video for the album's leadoff...
View ArticleWRIR And The Commonwealth Of Notions Presents: Volume Two
Todd Raviotta is one of my greatest collaborators. With my articles in RVA Magazine, I’ve been fortunate to have Raviotta as one of the regular photographers that I get to work with. When I began...
View ArticleKFC Loves Gays w/ John Goodman
"Our old pal, Colonel Sanders is back with a message for Chick-Fil-A and chicken lovers that is totally honest and not at all panderous." - Funny Or Die! KFC Loves Gays with John Goodman from John...
View ArticlePODCAST: Anthony Nesossis
Born in Panama and based in Richmond, Virginia, Anthony Nesossis (pronounced Knee-so-sis) is an artistic visionary with an ear for the auditory. As a child, Anthony began his musical journey by playing...
View ArticleFirst Friday RVA, August 2012: Hot Enough For Ya?
Between the extreme heat and the massive thunderstorms that roll through every few days, it seems like the weather is trying to destroy our fair city by the James this summer. Thankfully, tomorrow is...
View ArticleGabby reps Virginia Beach!
Congrats to gold medal winner and Virginia Beach native Gabby Douglas! Didn't take long to get on that box of Corn Flakes... Gabrielle Christina Victoria "Gabby" Douglas (born December 31, 1995) is an...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Gent & Jawns "Holler"
Put out by Mad Decent, tag-team duo Gent & Jawns have posted their first vid and all new material to match. Needless to say its dope and big step up all around. Make sure and check it after the...
View ArticleART FEED: Double Exposed by Dan Mountford
These are amazing, reminds me of a book I have on Man Ray and his early experiments with the camera. Glad to see there are still new ideas being discovered using old technology... "The images shown...
View ArticleUPDATE: Randy Blythe Is Free!
Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe, who was arrested earlier this summer in Prague, will be returning home. Blythe remains under investigation in relation to the death of a fan after a 2010 Lamb Of God...
View ArticleRVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 8/3-8/5
Friday, August 3: Electronica Weekly presents Gent & Jawns, M.A.S.S Fx, MaMMaLs, Beat Down The Kid @ Kingdom 9 PM Friday, August 3: 12 Stones, Blameshift, Digital Summer (pictured above), Throwing...
View ArticleRVA No. 9: A Life Once Lost
Philadelphia metalcore veterans A Life Once Lost have been making heavy, powerful music for over a decade now. They released five albums in the previous decade, each representing a stylistic growth and...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Goldrush, "Settle Down" Live At The Camel
RVA's only classical/power-pop hybrid combo, Goldrush, performed last Friday at The Camel, and staff photographer/videographer Todd Raviotta was on hand to capture the magic. He brought back...
View ArticleSHOW REVIEW: Iceage
Iceage, Double Negative, Lost Tribe, Unholy Thoughts, Zoloa Wednesday, July 25 at Strange Matter It was a good night to be at Strange Matter; the weather wasn’t suffocatingly hot, and it was crowded,...
View ArticleRVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 8/6-8/9
Monday, August 6th: The Brotherhood @ Bonvenu 9 PM Monday, August 6th: RVA Big Band @ Balliceaux 9PM Monday, August 6th: Reggae Night with Antero @ The Camel 9PM Monday, August 6th: Adestria, This...
View ArticlePODCAST: Lina Luv Live
Always excited to get a new mix from Lina Luv. She is one of my favorite Dj's to hear live--her mixes always bring new music to my ears that moves me and makes we want to dance. Many of her mixes...
View ArticleRandy Blythe's Public Statement Upon His Release
Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe, who was released from imprisonment in Prague at the end of last week after 5 weeks of incarceration, released a public statement today. Read the full statement after...
View ArticleYou Gotta Have The Swaghound Factor: An Interview With Cold Blank
Cold Blank is coming, so be prepared! The electro house duo, made up of Chris Gaspar and Manny Luquin, are the owners of the well-known EDM label Burn The Fire, and just released their debut album, The...
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