In the Richmond of 2005, Teddy Blanks was everywhere—playing packed shows with Ross Harman as the pop duo The Gaskets, writing sharp film reviews and interviews for the early issues of RVA Magazine, and even acting in a short film that, for me, still holds personal...
After a name and lineup change, Richmond’s young indie band Solar Tantrums is set to drop their first self-titled EP at The Camel tonight as part of Radio Rubber Room’s Triple EP release show. After a name and lineup change, Richmond’s young indie band Solar Tantrums is set to drop their first self-titled EP at The Camel...
For three years, the good folks at Good Day RVA have been creating something truly special and uniquely Richmond. I’m not talking about their live and official video series which is amazing in its own right; no, this time I’m directing you to their 3rd annual A Good Day in RVA festival which happens this weekend. Working with the...
Forging new territory with an open mind, we made our way to The Broadberry, to experience an Insane Clown Posse show. Forging new territory with an open mind, we made our way to The Broadberry, to experience an Insane Clown Posse show. To be frank, we were utterly out of our element, however I understand and have the utmost respect for a...
If the first three tracks off the People’s Blues of Richmond’s upcoming album Quit or Die didn’t convince you that their third studio album is a wild and crazy ride that you need to be on, than their latest definitely will. If the first three tracks off the People’s Blues of Richmond’s upcoming album Quit or Die...
The annual bloodbath and debauchery-filled metal/thrash fest known as GWAR-B-Q has just announced its B4BQ also called the Summer Slaughter Tour at The National in August that is filled with killer acts. The annual bloodbath and debauchery-filled metal/thrash fest known as GWAR-B-Q has just announced its B4BQ also called the Summer Slaughter...
Curren$y Spitta, or Curren$y for short, is back on the road this summer for his Cruis’n USA Tour. The veteran rapper from New Orleans is expanding on his muscle car theme he’s explored in recent projects, such as 2015’s Canal Street Confidential. A noteworthy lyricist, Curren$y has been a staple in hip-hop for some time, as his lineage...
Fans of “Southern Hip Hop” get pumped cause some of the biggest names in the genre are coming to RVA this fall. Fans of “Southern Hip Hop” get pumped cause some of the biggest names in the genre are coming to RVA this fall. Legends of Southern Hip Hop Tour reunites rappers from the golden era of dirty South music for...
Next month, Epic Fest, a staple in Richmond’s hip hop music scene will return for its sixth year to bring together talented artists from around Virginia and beyond for three days of performances at various locations around the city. Next month, Epic Fest, a staple in Richmond’s hip hop music scene will return for its sixth year to bring...
This Saturday night, Richmond’s quite lucky to host electronic heavyweight STRFKR at The National in what is bound to be an unbelievable night of man This Saturday night, Richmond’s quite lucky to host electronic heavyweight STRFKR at The National in what is bound to be an unbelievable night of manic music, wild dancing, and...
