An unseasonably warm Friday afternoon set the tone for Day 2 of Heart of Winter at The Canal Club, a strange but welcome contrast to the bleak, frostbitten sounds pouring out of the venue. Despite the mild weather, the atmosphere inside was anything but soft. Black...
On this week's SOUND CHECK, I've got tons of lovely music for you from across the sonic spectrum. From an incredible visitor from out of town bringing with them on stage a variety of local talent to open the night, to a local music spotlight that has been lighting up Thursdays in Richmond. At The Camel this weekend, Lady Moon & The Eclipse...
This week get ready to immerse yourself in a groundbreaking music festival that's set to shake up Richmond's music scene. BTCHFEST is here to spotlight the incredible talent of women and nonbinary femme artists, taking center stage at Cobra Cabana and Another Round for two unforgettable days of powerful performances and community empowerment. As...
This Saturday, March 16th, marks the homecoming of Richmond’s own Municipal Waste, concluding their electrifying Brainsqueeze Tour 2024 at The National. In celebration of the 21st anniversary of their debut album, Wast’Em All, the band has curated a powerhouse lineup featuring Ghoul, Necrot, Dead Heat and Public Acid. With their high-energy...
We stepped down the cobblestone steps, our backs to that gothic tower of bricks seeing us off into a damp night. Jesse’s face was blue as he stared down into his phone and said: C’mon, I think it’s this way. It’s west? I asked. No, it’s in this direct—I mean yes… it’s west. You’re sure? He told me he was good for it. The guy who walks...
This week we dive into the maelstrom with Holy Shit Fest’s fundraiser, a concert that unites the forces of grunge, noise, punk and metal. In addition, Open Kasket and Heldtight bring Arkansas beatdown to Bandito’s. Inter Arma unveils a new single, promising to push the boundaries of heavy music with their signature blend of extreme...
This week we remember the life and legacy of local metal guitarist Nick Rockefeller, whose passing left a void in the hearts of many. Meanwhile, a relentless onslaught of death metal descends upon the city as Gravesend and Maul converge on Fallout for a night of brutality. In the realm of hardcore, we highlight Heavy Is The Head’s single “Dirty...
It can be overwhelming to keep track of all the new music coming out of Richmond. There is always some new project popping up or undiscovered band worthy of attention. This week we’re veering into death metal territory with Distrotter and Blazing Tomb alongside new punk project Molt to mix things up. Join us as we peel back the layers of...
For those who dare to embrace the darker side of love, writer Lauren Vincelli unveils an array of gothic date spots across the city in time for Valentine's Day. From eerie matinees at Dracula ballets to sultry nights filled with sugar baby shopping sprees and clandestine graveyard rendezvous, enjoy your goth date the Richmond way. Daywalker:...
We're back, baby! It's been a little over a month since our last article, and we've been using that downtime to compile a massive list of bands from the Richmond underground. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I'm here to offer you a fine assortment of offerings featuring the sounds of Ostraca, Gusher, and Ivy Creep. Plus, this week's...
