Bleeding Edge By Thomas Pynchon (Penguin) When discussing an author like Thomas Pynchon, a natural tendency arises to categorize the artist’s output in terms of weight, in both the metaphorical and strictly Euclidean senses. To wit: a gargantuan tome like Gravity’s...
Richmond melodic post-hardcore quartet Conditions have just released a brand new cover of U2's "With Or Without You," and it's kind of amazing. For starters, you have to give them props for sheer audacity--it takes guts to step out with a cover of the best-known song...
Ever stared dreamily at your barista, wondering what he does when he is not grinding your beans, thinking how you’d like him to really grind your beans? What about that cute server you’ve been building up the courage to talk to, instead of just saying “check please?”...
Dads - Pretty Good (6131) The newest EP from NJ screamo two-piece Dads is an impressive continuation for the band, sounding clean while staying true to their previous aesthetic, if only in its evolved and subtle forms. The four tracks on Pretty Good might not be more...
Hey guys, get ready to dance! Slovenia's favorite son, EDM producer Gramatik, will be bringing his jazzy, funky grooves to The National on Thursday, October 3, presented by Steez Promo. And your friends at RVA Magazine have got the hookup! Hey guys, get ready to...