Music is the lifeblood of our city. The late-night sets, the sweat-soaked venues, the dusty record bins filled with sonic treasures and hidden frequencies. Richmond gets this— more than any other city in Virginia. So here’s Weekend Frequency—a weekly, reader-curated...
It's nearly impossible to discuss indie pop in this decade without touching down on Lousiana quintet GIVERS. It's nearly impossible to discuss indie pop in this decade without touching down on Lousiana quintet GIVERS. Hell, do a Spotify search of indie pop playlists and find them on all but a few, with most appearances probably anchoring the...
We've got an extensive feature on Lucy Dacus, a talented local singer/songwriter from Richmond, in our upcoming print issue. I won't give away too much right now, but I can assure you she's an incredible artist well worth your time. To illustrate her talent, The Fader recently conducted a brief interview with her and showcased her latest track "I...
I know it's only Wednesday, but I figure we could all use a little mid-week reminder to get angry about something. I know it's only Wednesday, but I figure we could all use a little mid-week reminder to get angry about something. So we bring you the new video from international protest band Pussy Riot, famous for any number of arrests in Russia...
I was doing my hipster duty this weekend while making breakfast - listening to NPR's Weekend Edition - and what did I hear during the first half hour? I was doing my hipster duty this weekend while making breakfast - listening to NPR's Weekend Edition - and what did I hear during the first half hour? The unmistakeable brass section and beats from...
“This tour has been the biggest, most rewarding risk we’ve taken with our band. “This tour has been the biggest, most rewarding risk we’ve taken with our band. The fact that we got to see a new thing everyday, play a different area and meet new people everyday is nothing shy of being the privilege of a lifetime,” said Christian Moquin, drummer of...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, November 21, 8 PM Night Birds, Iron Reagan, Red Death, Cross Eyed @ En Su Boca - $8 One of the two hottest punk rock tickets in town this week (more about the other one later) is happening at En Su Boca Saturday night--and it's guaranteed to be a total mess, in the best possible way. FEATURE SHOW Saturday, November 21, 8 PM...
Singer-songwriter and Richmond native Drew Gibson recently released the music video for "When The Vinyl Scrapes," the second track on his spectacular album 1532 out this past January. Singer-songwriter and Richmond native Drew Gibson recently released the music video for "When The Vinyl Scrapes," the second track on his spectacular album 1532 out...
Hip hop artist Noah-O definitely reps RVA, but for his newest video "Trap", the rappe Hip hop artist Noah-O definitely reps RVA, but for his newest video "Trap", the rapper, travelled to Detroit to shoot the heavy, hard-hitting single from his debut album Monument Avenue to capture the essence of of the gritty motor city. Directed by Larence...
Usually when it's someone's birthday they get presents. Usually when it's someone's birthday they get presents. But, for RVA hip hop artist Michael Milions, he's delivered a gift to us by releasing his new album Beautiful, yesterday on his birthday. The sound is authentic and real and really shows this man has been tirelessly working on his...
