Lotta punk on the menu, but I tossed in a jazz album so it’s all okay. We’ve got some really cool touring bands coming into town right now. I’m especially excited to see Tokyo’s finest at Cobra—let’s give ’em a good taste of RVA so they’ll tell their friends. If we...
Richmond’s hip-hop scene has long seen underground stalwarts provide the city with an eclectic sound. Smooth up-and-comer Daryian Hallion, aka MOON is making a name for himself and capitalize on the strong networking he’s done since emerging on the scene a few years ago. With a style that invokes West-Coast rap and jazzy dance, MOON’s upcoming...
Richmond’s music scene is older than many of its current members, and two locals are hoping to highlight both past and present with a daunting new project that aims to unite old and new. Richmond’s music scene is older than many of its current members, and two locals are hoping to highlight both past and present with a daunting new...
Few are as intrenched in RVA’s music scene like local man Shannon Cleary, so who better to put on a weekend shows featuring some of the best our town has to offer? Few are as intrenched in RVA’s music scene like local man Shannon Cleary, so who better to put on a weekend shows featuring some of the best our town has to offer? To...
RVA has long been known for its vast and diverse punk scene and I’m always stoked when I find a new one to get into. RVA has long been known for its vast and diverse punk scene and I’m always stoked when I find a new one to get into. We’ve covered local hardcore punk band Friend or Foe before, but I’m just recently...
At first glance, Citrus City Records might seem like your typical local record label. At first glance, Citrus City Records might seem like your typical local record label. Two friends met in college, wanted to get involved in the music industry and started a label with bands they met and liked. “We’re a label by friends, for friends,” said...
Richmond made a splash in the world of hip-hop recently. Well, not directly. Richmond made a splash in the world of hip-hop recently. Well, not directly. Hip hop magazine XXL released their coveted annual list of “Freshman where they predict the next stars of hip-hop and University of Richmond graduate and Philadelphia-native Lil Dicky, AKA...
Domenic Palermo, founder of Philly shoegaze group Nothing, has had an interesting life. Domenic Palermo, founder of Philly shoegaze group Nothing, has had an interesting life. Palermo got his start in music with the hardcore group Horror Show who you’re forgiven for being unfamiliar with as the group’s rise was cut short. Horror Show managed...
Metal/grind core legends CARCASS will engage on a world tour this summer/fall and RVA has made the list of tour stops. Metal/grind core legends CARCASS will engage on a world tour this summer/fall and RVA has made the list of tour stops. It’s been a rocky 30+ years for the British extreme metal icons, with about 10 years united, another...
If you’re looking for a smooth track to play while you’re cruising around Richmond on a late Friday night, look no further. A new face on the RVA scene, Deron, has provided us a new hit. If you’re looking for a smooth track to play while you’re cruising around Richmond on a late Friday night, look no further. A new face on the RVA scene,...
