On Thursday, January 30, Strange Matter played host to day one of a three day mini-tour featuring three VA bands: The Snowy Owls, Left & Right, and Lil Huffy. The groups were joined at Strange Matter by fellow VA residents The Cales. On Thursday, January 30, Strange...

Win Tickets To See Neutral Milk Hotel At Merriweather Post Pavilion!
This is a momentous occasion. Neutral Milk Hotel, who changed the game with their 1998 indie-rock masterpiece, In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, spent most of the past 15 years in hibernation mode. But now they're back! This is a momentous occasion. Neutral Milk Hotel,...
Rebelution Brings Their Reggae/Rock Fusion To The NorVa This Friday & Saturday
Grassroots reggae-rock band Rebelution have mastered the art of conveying deep emotion to its listeners through tempo, mode and melody. Their positive, passionate and inspirational music crosses several genres and has attracted fans from all walks of life. Grassroots...
Radio Rubber Room Returns To Wednesday Nights With Excellent All-Star Jam At Emilio’s
Some months ago, as the cloud of smoke and dust began to settle, a wounded but breathing Radio Rubber Room brushed itself off, packed up its shit, and moved onward, the Republic in its wake. That is a bit overdramatic, but there is a nice tale of perseverance...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 2/12-2/18
FEATURE SHOW Sunday, February 16, 7 PM Into It. Over It., The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die, A Great Big Pile Of Leaves, Sundials @ Strange Matter - $10 in advance/$12 at the door (order tickets here: https://intoit.eventbrite.com) If...
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