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...
It's been ten years since metalcore heavyweights The Devil Wears Prada first came together. It's been ten years since metalcore heavyweights The Devil Wears Prada first came together. In that time, they've established themselves as one of the most recognizable and in-demand acts of the scene thanks in part to their strong work ethic and hard-work...
2015 is shaping up to be Dr. Millionaire’s year. This RVA hip hop veteran’s kept a relatively low profile over the past few years; a couple of singles, a few features, but he hasn’t released a project since 2011’s Dr. Hovey And Isaiah The Gentleman, when he was still working with producer Hovey Benjamin as part of the duo Isaiah And Hovey. Over...
RVAMag president and DJ/Producer John Reinhold stopped by VCU's student radio station a few weeks back and spoke with Monday Mashup's David Sporn. RVAMag president and DJ/Producer John Reinhold stopped by VCU's student radio station a few weeks back and spoke with Monday Mashup's David Sporn. In the interview below, you'll hear about Reinhold's...
Come September, thousands will flock to Oak Ridge Farm in Arrington, VA. Come September, thousands will flock to Oak Ridge Farm in Arrington, VA. for Lockn Festial, an annual four-day music festival to hear jam bands from all over. This year's lineup features Govt Mule, Widespread Panic, Umphreys Mcgee, Carlos Santana among many others along with...
"How is this band not bigger?" That's a thought music lovers probably have on a daily basis as they discover new groups, but there is perhaps no band more deserving of this head-scratcher than North C "How is this band not bigger?" That's a thought music lovers probably have on a daily basis as they discover new groups, but there is perhaps no...
Crystal Castles were releasing brutal electronic noises tracks at a perfect time when people wanted to dance hard to tormented tunes. Crystal Castles were releasing brutal electronic noises tracks at a perfect time when people wanted to dance hard to tormented tunes. And while the bands original lead singer, Alison Glass, left the Canadian duo...
Doom. Ominous, Gritty, and Dark. Those words and so many more come to mind when describing RVA’s space metal band Book of Wyrms. Formed in August 2014, the band has been building a following in the local metal scene doing shows and and after a year of working on song material, released a demo in late June which you can find on Bandcamp and take a...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, July 25, 8 PM Manatree (photo by Mikan Media) album release show, with Clair Morgan, Lucy Dacus @ The Broadberry - $10 in advance/$12 day of show (order tickets HERE) This Saturday looks to be the crowning glory for Manatree--and it's been a long time coming. This quartet's been together since they were in junior high,...
I'm gonna get this out the way. I was impressed by the lyrical maturity of this project. I'm gonna get this out the way. I was impressed by the lyrical maturity of this project. Sure, there are industry beats on here, but Marlon manages to not let them outshine him for the most part, except where he chose to rhyme over Mobb Deep's "Shook One's"...
