So, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a conversation with HERNBEAN 5150 and DUCTTAPE JESUS before a fire cypher session. If you're unfamiliar, they are both up-and-coming artists hailing from this city we all know and love, Richmond, VA. Upon returning home,...
Aggronautix Throbbleheads have always been the perfect gift for punk rockers and metalheads who have everything; launched in 2009, the line of toys has featured such maniacal music heroes as GG Allin, Wendy O. Williams, and Milo Aukerman of The Descendents. Now GWAR has joined the ranks of artists immortalized in Throbblehead figurines with a new...
In a city known for its heavy music, the up and coming Richmond band New Turks have been putting a new spin on the growing scene of sludgy and aggressive music emerging from the river city. The duo, comprised of bassist/vocalist Ethan Gensurowsky and drummer Louis Heninger, made their debut in 2013 with their Nip Slip split EP with fellow...
On Saturday, May 10, UK duo Blood Red Shoes brought their rock n' roll sounds to Strange Matter, accompanied by Missouri punk band Radkey. On Saturday, May 10, UK duo Blood Red Shoes brought their rock n' roll sounds to Strange Matter, accompanied by Missouri punk band Radkey. This show was something that anybody, especially punk and rock lovers,...
Guitar-slinging, disco-swinging Montreal duo Chromeo just released their fourth album today, and in a shocking coincidence, they'll be performing live at The National tomorrow! Guitar-slinging, disco-swinging Montreal duo Chromeo just released their fourth album today, and in a shocking coincidence, they'll be performing live at The National...
Southern rockers Cage the Elephant, English indie band Foals, and recent local transplants J. Roddy Walston and The Business played a sold-out show at The National Saturday, which had tipsy Richmonders off their feet and dancing along to every song. Southern rockers Cage the Elephant, English indie band Foals, and recent local transplants J....
One of the strongest attributes that any musician can possess, more important than any flashy technical chops, is the ability to play a part that fits a song. The ability to strategically maneuver while remaining respectful of one’s musical surroundings is tremendously important. It can be as simple as displaying modesty in a guitar part, or...
It was supposed to be a big night for Red Rum. The RVA rapper, who has been signed to DJ Khaled's We The Best Music Group since 2009 (if this video is any indication), scored an opening slot for the finally-free Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie at the Richmond Coliseum last night. But the triumph was soured by the way it ended--as Red Rum exited the...
For many people the term ‘psychedelic music’ is synonymous with drugs. Lots and lots of drugs. Psychedelic folk equals folk music plus drugs. Psychedelic soul equals soul music plus drugs. Psychedelic acid rock equals drugs plus drugs plus a few more drugs after that. For many people the term ‘psychedelic music’ is synonymous with drugs. Lots and...
Deer Tick are coming to VA, bringing their melancholy mix of Americana tradition and contemporary indie-rock to Charlottesville's Jefferson Theater later this month, and you could see them for free! Deer Tick are coming to VA, bringing their melancholy mix of Americana tradition and contemporary indie-rock to Charlottesville's Jefferson Theater...
