Win Tickets To See Conspirator At The National!
Initially formed in 2004 as a side project of Disco Biscuits by that band's keyboardist, Aron Magner, and bassist, Marc Brownstein, Conspirator have grown into a full-blown touring group that allows...
View ArticleOne Way Richmond's Must-See Show Previews 11/14-11/20
FEATURE SHOWFriday, November 16, 10 p.m.Snowy Owls (EP release--photo by PJ Sykes), The Heavy Midgets, Herro Sugar @ Strange Matter - $5/18+ One of the best bands in Richmond, which you should...
View ArticleRadio Rubber Room At The Republic With Manifestivus
Last Wednesday at The Republic, Radio Rubber Room presented The Manifestivus and Thumper – two completely dissimilar acts which, it turned out, actually complemented each other rather well. Within The...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: The Trillions At InLight Richmond 2012
Nelly Kate and Dave Watkins weren't the only local musicians to participate in 1708 Gallery's 2012 edition of InLight Richmond. Local power-pop heroes The Trillions were on the scene as well, and they...
View ArticleRadio Rubber Room EP 87, Horsehead
In this episode Jon and Kevin of Horsehead stopped by the center of the Universe. The other two members may have had to stayed in their cryo-chamber but the guys gave us a tease of their very soon to...
View ArticleA Wild Ride: EQ Produktions 4th Anniversary Celebration
We have been big supporters and fans of EQ Produktions here in Richmond for a long time. If you are not familiar with this production company, it's headed up by Jesse Pruitt and Michael Holderfield....
View ArticleILoveStickyRice: 5 Awesome Things to do With Potatoes
It’s cold out, the days are shorter, people are staying in and cooking, and everyone’s trying to save money for the holidays. As such, potatoes are the answer to all your problems. A bag will last...
View ArticleFRIDAY: Direct-To-Video At The Byrd Theatre
Direct-to-Video, a new group video show curated by Dylan Languell, hopes to reintroduce Richmond to video as an art form. Languell spent the last 4 and a half months organizing the show to provide a...
View ArticleSHOW REVIEW: Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under, Cattle Decapitation, Wretched Friday, November 2 at KingdomI got to this show a bit late, knowing there would be a handful of pay-to-play bands taking the stage before the three...
View ArticleREVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With Wymond Miles
Under the Pale Moon– the first full-length album released by Wymond Miles – easily passes the through the gate as one of our favorite albums of recent years, judged exclusively on the merit and metric...
View ArticleRVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 11/16-11/18
Friday, 11/16: The Green Boys (pictured above), Red Light Rodeo @ The Speakeasy (Taylor Mansion/Hippodrome) - 9PMFriday, 11/16: A$AP Rocky (pictured above), Danny Brown, Schoolboy Q, A$AP Mob @ The...
View ArticleWHY? Was At The Canal Club
Back on October 24, WHY? brought their indie-folk/hip hop hybrid sound to The Canal Club, and RVA Magazine photographer Todd Raviotta was on the scene. WHY? were on tour in support of two recent...
View ArticleINSTAGRAM: Tattoos, Whiskey & Cowgirls
What we did on Sunday. CD3 A break for Sunday shenanigans. KLH photo Artist Timothy Sean Johnston Star-lite shoot Artist Michael Brown Support One Tribe Charles Berger of Heroes & Ghosts Salvation...
View ArticleRVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 11/19-11/22
Monday, 11/19: Turnover (pictured above), Major League, Maker, Boxer @ Strange Matter– All Ages - 6PMMonday, 11/19: Antero @ The Camel - 9PM Monday, 11/19: RVA Big Band @ Balliceaux - 10PMTuesday,...
View ArticleDAILY RECORD: Bastard Sapling
Bastard Sapling– Dragged From Our Restless Trance (Forcefield Records)After a few decades' worth of arguing about what can or cannot be deemed authentic, black metal seems to be reaching the point of...
View ArticleDAILY FIX: White Laces, "Heavy Nights"
2012 has been a momentous year for White Laces. With a prolific set of releases and growing reputation for their live performances, they've put all of their cards on the table and it’s working wonders...
View ArticleSHOW REVIEW: Deerhoof
Deerhoof (with Liam Finn& Formica Man) Monday, November 12 at The NationalIt had been a while since I'd seen a quality noise show. Never having seen Deerhoof before, i was very excited to finally...
View ArticleRVA No. 11: Napalm Death
Some facets of Napalm Death's existence could seem ironic – they've encouraged peace, understanding, and fellowship amongst mankind using some of the most confrontational, visceral music recorded. Some...
View ArticleShaolin Warriors At Richmond CenterStage
The brisk evening air on Thursday, November 8, matched my charged excitement to see a choreographed martial arts performance. I'd never heard of anything quite like this, and afterwards I'd say that...
View ArticleWin Tickets To See Nada Surf At 9:30 Club!
You guys are in for a treat this week--one of my personal favorite indie-rock bands of the past two decades, Nada Surf, is bringing their excellent emotionally-driven alternative rock to the 9:30 Club...
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