I remember in 2005, my parents sitting me down and sharing that my mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Later that year, for Christmas, after she had begun treatment, we visited our family and friends in New Orleans to see the wreckage of Hurricane...
Attention RVA metalheads! If you don't have your ears to the ground, you might have missed this sudden announcement from the Strange Matter camp yesterday--so here's the word: Tennessee noisecore veterans Today Is The Day are rolling into town late tonight and hitting the Strange Matter stage! Attention RVA metalheads! If you don't have your ears...
As the line began to form outfront of The National, a friend asked me what the fuss was all about. I told them that Brand New were playing tonight. As the line began to form outfront of The National, a friend asked me what the fuss was all about. I told them that Brand New were playing tonight. Not only was he surprised they were still a band, he...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, October 18, 8 PM Instant Pleasure Fest 2014, feat. Futurebirds, Avers, The Young Sinclairs, The Diamond Center, Lady God, Dave Watkins, DJ Harrison, Revolt Of the Apes, Stimulator Jones @ The Broadberry - $15 (order tickets HERE) Psych heads around RVA are rejoicing this week, as the return of the Instant Pleasure Fest has...
Ahmed Gallab, better known by his stage name of Sinkane, is one of the more unique artists in music today. You could trace it back to his background, born to English parents who raised him in Sudan and America, or his work with diverse and eccentric acts such as Caribou, Yeasayer, Of Montreal, and more. Ahmed Gallab, better known by his stage...
FEATURE SHOW Thursday, October 9, 9 PM Bad Grrrl Records Birthday Party, feat. White Laces, Heavy Midgets, New Turks, Tungs @ Strange Matter - $5 If you genuinely care about the Richmond music scene--and I assume you do if you're bothering to read this--you definitely need to be at Strange Matter tomorrow. This isn't just the show of the week but...
Expect some hipster disco fun from this one. Julian Casablancas & The Voidz brings together the notorious Strokes vocalist with a motley crew of New York musicians, some of whom have funk/disco roots, others of which grew up on metal and punk rock. Expect some hipster disco fun from this one. Julian Casablancas & The Voidz brings together the...
New Brunswick, NJ-based Screaming Females are on tour on the back of a new live album release, and they'll be in Richmond in early November. New Brunswick, NJ-based Screaming Females are on tour on the back of a new live album release, and they'll be in Richmond in early November. Their new live album, the Steve Albini recorded double live album...
Songs about heartbreak are nothing new. The struggle of unrequited love has forever been a staple in the tale of human existence, creating a multitude of anthems and ballads to choose from. Songs about heartbreak are nothing new. The struggle of unrequited love has forever been a staple in the tale of human existence, creating a multitude of...
I was pumped to be reviewing and photographing the Broken Bells show at The National last Sunday night. I'm a longtime fan of The Shins, but unfortunately never got to see them live, so I was curious to see the results of James Mercer (vocalist and guitarist for The Shins) having collaborated with Brian Burton (better known as Danger Mouse). I...
