Music has always been a mirror. It tells us who we are, what we value, and, sometimes, what we’re too afraid to face. But if music is supposed to reflect the world around us, then what does it say that so much of today’s mainstream music says… nothing at all? Richmond...
Much of the local hip hop scene was out this past Friday night at The Top showcasing their talent at the second Flag On the Moon show. Much of the local hip hop scene was out this past Friday night at The Top showcasing their talent at the second Flag On the Moon show. The Cheats Movement was there and has the story on what went down:...
Back in 1997, Topon Das was recording songs on a four track recorder with nothing but a distorted bass and a drum machine. Back in 1997, Topon Das was recording songs on a four track recorder with nothing but a distorted bass and a drum machine. Little did he know it would build into the legendary grindcore band Fuck The Facts. Now more than...
For any musician or band entering their tenth year, there’s going to be some form of reasonable expectation when it comes to new music or even concerts. For any musician or band entering their tenth year, there’s going to be some form of reasonable expectation when it comes to new music or even concerts. Pick up the new Coldplay...
One of the hardest working hip hop producers in the Richmond music scene right now has just delivered his latest masterpiece for our eager ears and souls. One of the hardest working hip hop producers in the Richmond music scene right now has just delivered his latest masterpiece for our eager ears and souls. Ant the Symbol, real name Anthony...
I walk up West Grace Street Wednesday afternoon as its bustling with students and people rushing to grab a quick lunch, and head up to a large house. I walk up West Grace Street Wednesday afternoon as its bustling with students and people rushing to grab a quick lunch, and head up to a large house. As I knock on the door, a tall, lanky,...
Not sure where and how to shop local this year? Not sure where and how to shop local this year? Well one of the largest online review sites just made it a little easier for you – with the help of local reviewers, Yelp compiled a great list of local shops for presents for everyone on your list, most of which are in Carytown (conveniently...
There are busy people in music and then there’s Whitehorse, the Canadian Americana duo comprised of husband-and-wife Me There are busy people in music and then there’s Whitehorse, the Canadian Americana duo comprised of husband-and-wife Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet. Since consolidating their musical output into one project in...
Every day, new bands and artists are popping up with a great story behind their creation or a completely fresh approach to songwriting or a novel way of incorporating multiple genres into a seamless s Every day, new bands and artists are popping up with a great story behind their creation or a completely fresh approach to songwriting or a...
FEATURE SHOW Monday, December 14, 7 PM Speedy Ortiz (Photo by Amazon Music), Aye Nako, Atta Girl @ The Camel – $12 (order tickets HERE) Christmas is coming a little early for showgoers here in Richmond–and the bumper crop of touring bands coming to town over the next seven days make it seem like the holiday’s gonna last an...
