Richmond’s new Allianz Riverfront Amphitheater has seen packed crowds all summer, but it didn’t feel truly broken in, not until last night, when GWAR and Hatebreed opened the gates and Lamb of God slammed them shut behind a wall of fire and distortion. GWAR,...
The last time RVA Mag gave you the scoop on the wild trio who make up psychedelic blues rock band People's Blues of Richmond was back in May when they released a new track off their latest album, Quit or Die. The last time RVA Mag gave you the scoop on the wild trio who make up psychedelic blues rock band People's Blues of Richmond was back in...
We chatted with RVA indie prog band Night Idea in-depth about their latest album, Breathing Cold and other side projects in RVA Magazine's #23 issue. We chatted with RVA indie prog band Night Idea in-depth about their latest album, Breathing Cold and other side projects in RVA Magazine's #23 issue. Breathing Cold by Night Idea Since then, the...
In many ways, it’s a misnomer to call Sigur Rós a rock band. They play music, live and in studio, and they release albums. There are guitars, bass and drums, and they tour in theaters and arenas across the world. But the experience of seeing a Sigur Rós performance goes somewhere beyond traditional conceptions of popular music, rock or classical...
It wouldn't be Halloween in Richmond without a chat with GWAR, our town's favorite crack addicted space demons. It wouldn't be Halloween in Richmond without a chat with GWAR, our town's favorite crack addicted space demons. Sure enough, guitarist Pustulus Maximus was kind enough to beat up out editor, make him smoke some crack, and then answer a...
It’s hard to imagine droves of people showing up for an all-locals show, even amidst Richmond’s current musical renaissance. But First Friday at the National was anything but a typical night as Lucy Dacus performed her largest homecoming show to date at The National alongside My Darling Fury and Spooky Cool. It’s hard to imagine droves of people...
Last Wednesday’s free bi-weekly Radio Rubber Room Presents! show rocked the roofs of The Camel thanks to 4 diverse sets ranging from a wonky display of animal funk, to classic punk power trios, and to what could have been Paramore if you squinted hard enough. Last Wednesday’s free bi-weekly Radio Rubber Room Presents! show rocked the roofs of The...
It might be a debut album, but it’s not a novice effort- Brain Tentacles is the combined effort of Bruce Lamont (Bloodiest), Dave Witte (A Richmond na It might be a debut album, but it’s not a novice effort- Brain Tentacles is the combined effort of Bruce Lamont (Bloodiest), Dave Witte (A Richmond native and former member of Publicist UK, Circle...
With their 2016 album, Right Way Round, Moossa is the new band in town with four other albums under their belt. With their 2016 album, Right Way Round, Moossa is the new band in town with four other albums under their belt. Right Way Round comes after Moossa has taken a few years’ off from creating and performing music, but the new tunes on...
RVA indie rock band Manatree has warmed our hearts with their upbeat, fun tunes since first stepping onto the RVA music scene in 2014. RVA indie rock band Manatree has warmed our hearts with their upbeat, fun tunes since first stepping onto the RVA music scene in 2014. The four-piece consisting of Jack Mayock (vocals, guitar), Tristan Fisher...
