Caravan Palace hit 9:30 Club in DC a weeks ago and blew the place open to a packed house. No speeches, no slow build — just lights up, beats heavy, and bodies moving. The French group has made a name twisting swing and electronic into something reckless and alive, and...
We first introduced you to Virginia Beach’s You’re Jovian after catching their act at 2014’s MACRoCK Festival. We first introduced you to Virginia Beach’s You’re Jovian after catching their act at 2014’s MACRoCK Festival. But the band has been around since 2008 and playing shows since 2011 all the while continuing to evolve their fun,...
When people hear the word “congress” it may conjure up images of stiff and dull legislators in suits, but the four guys that make up the local Americana/folk/rock group are anything but that. When people hear the word “congress” it may conjure up images of stiff and dull legislators in suits, but the four guys that make up the local...
Mix together some gypsy and jazz sounds, with a little whimsical folk, and some good old-fashioned rock and roll and you’ve got The Folly’s new self-titled EP. Mix together some gypsy and jazz sounds, with a little whimsical folk, and some good old-fashioned rock and roll and you’ve got The Folly’s new self-titled EP....
We get so many (terrible) metal band press releases in our inbox it could be covered in digital entrails – but sometimes the wave of mediocre nu-metal bands opens up to reveal a treasure like Die Choking. We get so many (terrible) metal band press releases in our inbox it could be covered in digital entrails – but sometimes the...
In spite of the rain, indie fans converged at the National on Tuesday for an energized performance from luminaries Built to Spill. In spite of the rain, indie fans converged at the National on Tuesday for an energized performance from luminaries Built to Spill. With the relatively new, stripped-down lineup of composed frontman Doug Martsch,...
I try and think back to the first time I met John Hulley. Spry, full of energy, and able to command a room with a glare from his over 6-foot vantage point – he’s also one hell of a brass player and is conquering the indie-music world one tour at a time. I try and think back to the first time I met John Hulley. Spry, full of energy,...
Tuesday night, legendary rockers Built To Spill return to Richmond for a night of alt-rock heaven as the Boise band highlights the absolute best of their 20+ year career. Tuesday night, legendary rockers Built To Spill return to Richmond for a night of alt-rock heaven as the Boise band highlights the absolute best of their 20+ year career. The...
One of RVA’s hardest working bands Manatree is back with a new video for a track off their dope-as-hell self-titled album released last year. One of RVA’s hardest working bands Manatree is back with a new video for a track off their dope-as-hell self-titled album released last year. Shot in the Carver neighborhood house where most...
Rock Camp, West Virginia’s Pink Moon Festival kicks off its eighth year today and will run through the weekend, bringing four nights of camping, music, and arts. Rock Camp, West Virginia’s Pink Moon Festival kicks off its eighth year today and will run through the weekend, bringing four nights of camping, music, and arts. Last...
