Sectarian Violence – Upward Hostility (Grave Mistake Records) Sectarian Violence's first full-length, a follow-up to last year's self-titled EP, is not going to be something that appeals to everyone, not even within the confines of punk. But there are those for whom...

The Joy Formidable, IO Echo, Fort Lean Saturday, May 11 at The National People often say to live life with no regrets. There's no point in clinging to missed opportunities or mistakes in your past. Live in the present, not the past. Yada yada. We've heard it all...

RVA Noise Fest II, Day Three Sunday, April 28 at The Nile Picking back up from our previous installment of RVA Noise Fest coverage, day three (sadly I missed day 2) took place at the Nile Ethiopian restaurant on Sunday, April 28th. I have seen shows there before, and...

Summer has finally arrived, at least in terms of classes officially being over. You've worked hard this year, you've endured school, work, and two extra weeks of cold weather, so you deserve to treat yourself to some fun. Summer has finally arrived, at least in terms...

RVA Noise Fest II, Day One Friday, April 26 at Sound Of Music Last year, the RVA Noise Fest consisted of two days at Strange Matter, and featured a who’s who of everything that no square would ever give a chance. Good thing RVA is a hotbed of the hip. RVA Noise Fest...