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Radio Rubber Room Presents Halloween At The Republic
Last Wednesday at The Republic, Radio Rubber Room gave us a touch of the new as well as the old. The evening launched off with Toxic Moxie’s debut live performance, followed by our familiar comrades,...
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DAILY RECORD: Prez
Prez - The End Of Privacy (reverbnation.com/ThePrezadent)Prez is a local MC who has just hit the scene, but he caught my attention in a big way with the video for his first single, "Free Me." Featuring...
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SATURDAY: Left Hand Brewery Tap Takeover At The Village!
This collaborative event, put together by Left Hand Brewing, Specialty Beverage, and The Village Cafe is all about celebrating Richmond Beer Week and having fun! Dress like a Lumberjack to have a...
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CONCATENATION: An Exhibit By Daniel Rossi & Dymphna De Wild
“You can see art as a song, or you can see it as the whole album."On Sunday, October 28, I journeyed to the western part of the state to view an exhibition by artists Daniel Rossi and Dymphna de Wild,...
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ILoveStickyRice: Top 5 Belly-Burning Winter Drinks
Here are some awesome alcoholic beverages for the cold winter days and long winter nights. Sip carefully, it’s hot!Irish Coffee Basically just a shot of Bailey’s and a shot of whiskey in coffee. You...
View ArticleRadio Rubber Room EP 86, Psychobilly Cadillac
In this episode, Radio Rubber Room's first guest ever, Psychobilly Cadillac, make their way back to the center of the universe. These guys are a blast. If you are a fan of great beards, scissor kicks...
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Lightning Round #5
Hey folks, here's another installment of what I've tried--and so far failed--to make a weekly thing: a quick look at some of the many recent releases stacking up in my promo pile. I solemnly swear that...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Fun Size, "End Of the Road"
Well, in a further confirmation of my pet theory that every band that breaks up eventually gets back together, 90s-era Richmond pop-punk flagbearers Fun Size have returned. With three-fourths of their...
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Documenting The Scene, Without The Politics: An Interview With Sounds of RVA
Excellent local blog Sounds Of RVA celebrates its two-year anniversary on Thursday, November 15 with a vibrant showcase of local musical talent at Strange Matter. Over the course of its two-year...
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DAILY RECORD: Baader Brains
Baader Brains– New Era Hope Colony (Clean Plate Records)Taking Baader Brains for some sort of throwback might be easy upon first look, considering their name is a portmanteau of Bad Brains and Red Army...
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RVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 11/9-11/11
Friday, 11/9: Red Fang (pictured above), Lord Dying, Black Tusk @ Kingdom - All Ages - 7PMFriday, 11/9: DJ Slugworth @ NY Deli - 10PMFriday, 11/9: Bio Ritmo @ Balliceaux - 21+ - 10:30PMFriday, 11/9:...
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REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With Jeffrey J. Kripal, Author Of...
Jeffrey J. Kripal thinks he may be Spider Man. A fantastic statement, perhaps. But the truth is that we’re burying the lede… because Jeffrey J. Kripal may be right. Such is the wide, wide berth we give...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: FIDLAR, "Cheap Beer"
This has been one of my favorite new songs lately. FIDLAR, a quartet of rowdy LA punks who've been getting people talking over the last year or so with a few EPs worth of rampaging garage punk, have...
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RVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 11/12-11/15
Monday, November 12th: Deerhoof (pictured above), Liam Finn, Formica Man @ The National - All Ages - 7PMMonday, November 12th: Old Flings, Springtime, Close Talker, Youth Violence (pictured above) @...
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SHOW REVIEW: Corrosion Of Conformity
Corrosion Of Conformity, ASG, Royal Thunder, Gritter, Uncle Jimmy Wednesday, November 7 at KingdomIt feels strange to say this, especially in light of how long it's been since the changeover occurred,...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: Interstitial Transduction At InLight Richmond
Here's a fascinating short documentary film produced by illustrious local videographer Kontra, in which he gives us all a detailed look at Interstitial Transduction, a project created for InLight...
View ArticleWEDNESDAY: FUXA At Strange Matter
90s-era space-rock cult heroes FUXA (pronounced fyoo-sha, like the color) have recently returned from a several-year absence with a new album, Electric Sounds Of Summer (Rocket Girl Records), and a US...
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Rose & Vines, "Hey! Loose Lips"
RVA Mag is proud to present the world premiere of the new video by Rose & Vines, "Hey! Loose Lips." A collaboration between Virginia Beach rapper Lloyd Vines and VA Beach-born, LA-based...
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The Horn RVA Presents Vol. 2: A Compilation Of Local Music
The Horn RVA Presents Vol. 2 highlights seventeen Richmond groups from a diverse sampling of local releases, b-sides, and exclusive recordings. Our second volume features artwork by VCU graduate Tim...
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Sounds Of RVA Presents: On The Horizon #35
The week of our two-year anniversary has come! We are celebrating big time over at Sounds of RVA headquarters. The Hotdamns are putting finishing touches on their set. The band members took some time...
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