"Destructo Disk, an alternative punk band originally from Winchester, VA, has quickly become a Richmond staple. It’s wild to think they’ve only been tearing it up here for a few years—they’ve covered serious ground in no time. If you haven’t checked them out yet, do...
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"...
The Screaming Females made a hilarious splash earlier this year when they covered Taylor Swifts "Shake it off." The Screaming Females made a hilarious splash earlier this year when they covered Taylor Swifts "Shake it off." Those familiar with the New Brunswick, NJ, based punk/arena rockers shouldn't be surprised when lead singer Marissa...
Indie-punk band Model Train Wreck’s sound is not something you come across every day. Indie-punk band Model Train Wreck’s sound is not something you come across every day. Fronted by Sophia Nadia, a strong female vocal lead and badass guitarist, and backed by bassist Griffin Low and twins Jasis (guitarist) and Tadeusz Mich, (drums) the...
