Next year marks 20 years of the magazine, a milestone that’s inspired us to reflect on the stories that, in hindsight, were not only significant for us but also played a role in shaping the diverse scenes and cultural pockets of Downtown Richmond. Many of these...
Family, it’s that time of year again – Epic Fest 2014 is upon us. Epic Fest starts tomorrow (6.23) and runs until Saturday (6.28). Family, it’s that time of year again – Epic Fest 2014 is upon us. Epic Fest starts tomorrow (6.23) and runs until Saturday (6.28). 6 nights, 10 events, everything hip hop culture for the masses of VA. I’m going to...
It's called the "asters of Ceremony - Hip Hop Reunion" tour and it's featuring a mess of in/famous rap stars from the genre's earliest days. It's called the "asters of Ceremony - Hip Hop Reunion" tour and it's featuring a mess of in/famous rap stars from the genre's earliest days. The national tour will have varying artists depending on the stop,...
It looks like there’s a pattern emerging here... lumping these articles together seems to be a more practical way of handling these periodic reviews of Radio Rubber Room's Wednesday night showcases at Emilio's. For instance, it allows for more effective procrastination on my part. And, when there are more bands to cover in one article, it allows...
FEATURE SHOW Friday, June 20, 10 PM Young Thug @ Paradise Lounge - $20 (Advance tickets available at area DTLR locations) It's been amazing to watch the RVA hip hop renaissance happen over the past few years. FEATURE SHOW Friday, June 20, 10 PM Young Thug @ Paradise Lounge - $20 (Advance tickets available at area DTLR locations) It's been amazing...
Lazaretto is Jack White’s latest step toward a fuller, denser sound. named after the Italian word for a leper’s hospital, Lazaretto (Third Man/Columbia) showcases some of White’s most complex work yet, though much of it suffers from overproduction and under-reflection. Lazaretto is Jack White’s latest step toward a fuller, denser sound. named...
Harrisonburg, Virginia’s Malatese make tense and discomfiting music. Combining the lockstep acid-washed grooves of acts like Can and their kraut rock brethren with a manic postpunk frenzy, the band’s sound teeters between moments of sheer rock and roll chaos and terse plotting descents into the dark corners of the human psyche. Harrisonburg,...
As we found out last Friday, the Foo Fighters are coming to RVA as the result of a successful crowdfunding campaign. This is certainly the first time action of this kind has been successful locally--but we can't imagine it'll be the last. So who should the people of RVA set their sights on next? As we found out last Friday, the Foo Fighters are...
Bastard Sapling, the enigmatic local black metal quintet who first drew widespread attention with their 2012 debut full-length Dragged From Our Restless Trance, are preparing to release a followup, and in order to herald its arrival, have just released a new track. Bastard Sapling, the enigmatic local black metal quintet who first drew widespread...
Last night I went to The Canal Club to see Deafheaven play the first show of their current tour with Pallbearer and Wreck & Reference. After the show, I staggered home with a sore back and aching knees from repeatedly bouncing off the barrier at the front of the stage. Last night I went to The Canal Club to see Deafheaven play the first show of...
