If you follow the career of alternative metal renaissance man Mike Patton, then you're surely already stoked about this, but fans of the Jesus Lizard, Helmet, and Battles have just as many reasons to rejoice. Tomahawk, the supergroup featuring members of all of those...
It's been a long time coming--James Wallace, a songwriter from RVA who has spent the last several years mostly residing in Nashville, recorded his debut album back in 2011. Backed by The Naked Light, which featured a variety of Richmond associates, including Matthew...
We are truly blessed to live here in RVA, where the rock never stops and even on a Wednesday night, there are great shows happening at rad venues--and for reasonable prices, too! This May Day, The Camel has a great lineup on tap for all you rock n' rollers, and if...
Acute – Murder Notice (SMRT Records) It seems like punk's fascination with Japanese bands has begun to wane a bit in recent years. This interest initially seemed like something of a holdover from the era before internet ubiquity, the time when well-kept secrets tended...
Mammane Sani et son Orgue – La Musique Électronique De Niger (Sahel Sounds/Mississippi Records) To identify Mammane Sani Abdoulaye's place in Niger's musical canon is a difficult proposition, as his work has been able to rest comfortably at a variety of crossroads...