A few months back, I heard some exciting news from a longtime friend--his band were about to embark on a North American Tour with none other than Philadelphia indie stars The War on Drugs. For White Laces, this would be the most insane journey of their lifetimes. A...
Former GayRVA editor-in-chief, RVA Magazine editor for print and web. Anxiety expert, proud trans woman, happily married.
Black Liquid’s Mixtape Double Feature: Reppa Ton, Louie P & Nobi
Reppa Ton - The Third Power (Datpiff) While talent is often considered to be an essential prerequisite, it's focus that determines its representation. While it's obvious Reppa Ton has skills (especially if you've seen him perform live), this project is an odd...
Pixies Guitarist Joey Santiago Talks Bass Players, Pitchfork Reviewers, and Long-Awaited New Releases
In the past year, Pixies have released a stand-alone single ("Bagboy") as well as two four-track EPs (aptly titled EP1 and EP2) [and, since this article went to press, a third EP, EP3, and an LP, Indie Cindy, that collects all three EPs--ed]. Besides a one-off song in...
First Friday RVA, May 2014: Final Exams
It's the last First Friday Art Walk of the school year, and all the students are worrying about exams, but for all of us who've seen the inside of a classroom for the last time, it's smooth sailing. It's the last First Friday Art Walk of the school year, and all the...
2014 GWAR-B-Q Lineup Announced, See The Commercial Featuring Final Film Appearance Of Oderus Urungus
As we all know, the show must go on, and plans for the 2014 GWAR-B-Q continue full speed ahead, with the official TV commercial and the first bands confirmed for the event being released today. As we all know, the show must go on, and plans for the 2014 GWAR-B-Q...
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