'Weird Al' Yankovic brought his Bigger & Weirder tour to the Allianz Amphitheater earlier this week, turning Richmond’s newest stage into equal parts circus and cultural mirror. For anyone still catching up, Al has spent more than four decades parodying pop icons,...
As a hardcore kid that grew up going to shows in the mid-‘80s, having a fest like United Blood in my hometown makes this city very special to me and by the looks of it, it appears a good amount of people, both young and old, feel the same way. Now in its eleventh year, United Blood has become one of the most anticipated events of the year for...
This article was featured in RVAMag #29: Summer 2017. You can read all of issue #29 here or pick it up at local shops around RVA right now. If you missed Part 1 of our Record Reviews, which takes at look at local albums, you can find that here. NATIONAL Big Thief Capacity (Saddle Creek) The sophomore release by Saddle Creek's hottest new act,...
Deep in the woods down a long, long gravel driveway off a long winding road in Varina, sits “The Shed”, the studio and hangout spot for Black Naked Wings. Now it may look a little rough around the edges, but once you step inside its filled to the brim with eclectic gadgets like a replica of the Star Trek captain’s chair replica, vintage guitars...
FEATURED SHOW Friday, August 18, 8 PM Bad Magic, Big Huge, Candy Spots, Kid Claws @ Strange Matter - $5 in advance/$7 day of show (order tickets HERE) Jet Trails Music is becoming a more powerful force in the local live music community by the week, and I for one am here for it! There are a whole bunch of booking agencies in this town who have a...
This article was featured in RVAMag #29: Summer 2017. You can read all of issue #29 here or pick it up at local shops around RVA right now. LOCAL Blame Blame Blame by Blame Blistering d-beat hardcore from a band of straight-edge punkers with an enthralling sense of melodicism. There are hints of metal in their songwriting foundation, maybe...
There are few bands like Camp Howard that have left such an impression on the city of Richmond. In the span of two short years, the band has received unanimous acclaim within the scene and beyond with their smart approach for writing eclectic indie rock numbers. In their work, they display a penchant for understanding and focusing on their...
For a band of its size and youth, Big Baby can please a room. At last night's show at Sound of Music Studios in Scott's Addition, the band shared the stage with Big Quiet, Big Bliss, and Serqet. Big Baby closed off the night with a softer, more pop-infused sound than the previous bands. The trio, comprised of Ali Mislowsky, Chris Smith, and Brian...
The twee-pop scene of Richmond has a fresh face from local band Big Baby. The band’s second EP, Sour Patch, was dropped on July 15. Mixing lo-fi vibes with pop-y vocals and harmonies, Ali Mislowsky (guitar, vocals), Chris Smith (guitar), and Brian Dove (drums) providing music lovers with the pop charm we need. “It’s this movement opposing the...
FEATURED SHOW Sunday, August 13, 8 PM DRI, Sunlord, Cruelsifix, Enforced, 3:33 @ Strange Matter - $15 (order tickets HERE) Trends in the world of metal come and go (and that's true no matter what some "anti-trendy" metalhead might tell you). However, if the last 35 years are any indication, it appears that thrash is evergreen. Speedy drumming,...
