ARTICLES
DAILY RECORD: Everything Went Black
Everything Went Black - Cycles Of Light (Prosthetic Records)
From the band name, you couldn't be blamed if you expected this band to sound like a lot of the old-school revival hardcore bands who've been tapping into the Black Flag sound recently. Named after a 1982 compilation album of pre-Rollins recording sessions by Black Flag, Everything Went Black are nonetheless not dealing in the sound that bands like Total Abuse, Double Negative, and even original Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris's new band OFF! have gotten such good results with over the past couple of years.
Humungus: Young And Hungry
Richmond, the bar has been raised. It has been a long time since I’ve seen a local metal band (other than the usual big three) with so much talent.
DAILY FIX: OK Go, "Needing/Getting"
Chicago alternative rock band OK Go have long been known for their videos, first attaining fame through the video for their 2005 single "A Million Ways," a low-budget clip in which the band members did a synchronized dance in their backyard. They upped the ante and got more and more elaborate with followup videos, notably their elaborate treadmill dance for "Here It Goes Again" and the truly over-the-top ridiculous Rube Goldberg-style paint-throwing machine displayed in the video for "This Too Shall Pass."
Radio Rubber Room EP 47 - Gypsy Healers
This show marked one year of Radio Rubber Room! Gypsy Healers stopped by the radio station, and though they didn't bring gifts to celebrate this historic date, they did bring some killer tunes they played live on-air. As always, Shaun had some creative ideas on how they could tweak things a bit, and the guys appeared to be receptive. Or were they just humoring the Radio Rubber Room resident man-child?
SATURDAY: DUB101 With Bassdread And Mike Phear At The Canal Club!
It’s official. The Canal Club is the best venue in Richmond for a steamy rave experience. Small and intimate, it can purvey the feeling of a packed house without the need for a huge number of attendees. Also, you can only be a fan of the artist's proximity to the pit. It almost feels as if you could reach out and touch the DJ. My experience the other night for Paper Diamond was unbelievable and I truly believe the venue played a large part.
Small Hands, Big Heads by 2501
More emotional than representational, the works of 2501 are a cobbled collection of bizarre imagery that flows from a wicked place.
COMEDY SPOTLIGHT: Jesse Jarvis
Jesse Jarvis is a 25 year old catering chef who describes the nature of his work as "raising diabetes awareness for rich white people, one bacon wrapped filet mignon at a time." Born and raised in Richmond, Jesse has been doing comedy for a short, but undisclosed period of time that's taken him all over this fine state. He claims that he might have already left this city if it weren't for the fact that his art degree is weighing him down.
When asked about his first standup experience, Jesse stated: "It was at Cafe Diem's open-mic night and I performed to a bunch of people I didn't know, [as well as] two of my ex-girlfriends. It was short, awkward, and horribly performed. A lot like my relationships with those two ex-girlfriends."
TONIGHT: RUSKO invades Richmond on College Tour
Bringing his nationwide College Tour to Richmond, international dubstep headliner Rusko is set to work his bass magic for eager concertgoers at The National tonight. Supporting the English producer are fellow headliners Bassjackers, with local support from Beat Down The Kid and MAMMALS.
Goldrush Joins Up With Motion City Soundtrack And Mad Dragon Records
MAD Dragon Records has just announced a series of singles entitled Making Moves, which will feature six releases between April and November of 2012. This series, curated by Motion City Soundtrack and recorded at Drexel University's recording studios, will feature a single by RVA indie rockers Goldrush!
REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With Greg Proops
Greg Proops is the smartest man in the world. He has been – and continues to be – many other things in addition. Comedian, actor, well-dressed, well-read, husband, high… he is massive and he contains multitudes. For us, he is nothing less than an inspiration in creativity, in thought, in the promotion of peace and love, and – not insignificantly – in being really fucking cool.
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