The Martin Agency’s Mix at Martin series continued its mission of blending artistry, community, and creativity with a soulful, romantic performance by Richmond’s own Miramar. The second episode in this intimate concert series spotlighted the bolero band’s signature...
Skweeky Watahfawls, Johnny Ciggs & Fan Ran - See Us On the Dance Floor (Bandcamp) Gritty City is one of Richmond's diamonds in the rough, and like the alcohol they consume, they always give it you straight, no chaser. This time Skweeky and Johnny Ciggs have teamed up with Fan Ran of the legendary Divine Profitz on the beats. Skweeky Watahfawls,...
Upon crossing the threshold at Strange Matter for day two of Fall Line Fest last Saturday, I could feel the sense of urgency in the air. The bands were busy unloading their gear and getting equipment set up ahead of time so things would run smoothly throughout the evening, but there was another urgency prevalent as well. Upon crossing the...
Bob Weir’s lyrics in “The Music Never Stopped” sounded fresh and symbolic as I sat in the Oak Ridge forest darkness at the 2014 edition of Lockn’ Festival early Saturday morning. It was 3:30 a.m. in the farm’s southeast pocket of woods, yet we looked up on slender sugar maples and white birches still illuminated from below. A three-foot tall...
As I explained in my Fall Line Fest Night One review, I camped myself out at The National all night, a decision I'm honestly debating the merits of with hindsight. The five acts I saw at The National were incredible, but while Night One had the biggest names (with two being at The National), Night Two had the most stacked line-up and was probably...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, September 13, 6 PM Whirr, Cloakroom, The Snowy Owls, Keep @ Strange Matter - $10 in advance/$12 day of show (order tickets here: https://whirr.eventbrite.com/) Hey kids, it's time to play my favorite show column game: guess what way in which the 90s are back THIS week! FEATURE SHOW Saturday, September 13, 6 PM Whirr,...
The Hope Revolution tour is coming to DC's 9:30 Club on Sunday, and if you were a fan of the whole emo uprising that happened about a decade ago, you should definitely be up for a quick trip up to our nation's capital for this one. The Hope Revolution tour is coming to DC's 9:30 Club on Sunday, and if you were a fan of the whole emo uprising that...
There's going to be a lot of words used to describe the second year of Fall Line Fest in Richmond this past weekend in this review. Amazing, wonderful, unforgettable, stylish; you get the gist. Really though, there's only word that matters when you describe Fall Line Fest: success. There's going to be a lot of words used to describe the second...
Unbeknownst to the average American EDM admirer, Australia has made for itself a strong presence in the genre. Sure, everyone's aware of Flume and the stamp he's placed on the scene at large, but there are more hidden gems to be found from the continent down-under, if one should decide to conduct a little research. Thomas Purcell, a Sydney-based...
Get ready--the release date for White Laces' dynamic follow-up to their excellent full-length debut, Moves, will be upon us in less than a month! Trance will be released by Happenin' Records on October 7, so start setting aside cash now, because this record is sure to take the RVA indie scene by storm. Get ready--the release date for White Laces'...
