There are certain films that aren’t just watched but absorbed, metabolized into the DNA of an entire culture. For hip-hop, Belly is one of those films. The late '90s street saga, directed by the legendary Hype Williams, wasn’t Hollywood— Hollywood didn’t...
Noah-O x Taylor Whitelow - Monument Avenue (Bandcamp) "I made it on TV/ but couldn't get no spins in Richmond." Welcome to Monument Ave, Noah-O's strongest, most cohesive project ever. Noah-O x Taylor Whitelow - Monument Avenue (Bandcamp) "I made it on TV/ but couldn't get no spins in Richmond." Welcome to Monument Ave, Noah-O's strongest, most...
With the release of With Light and With Love, out now on Woodsist, Brooklyn's Woods have embarked on tour and are slated to play at Strange Matter this coming Sunday, April 27th. With the release of With Light and With Love, out now on Woodsist, Brooklyn's Woods have embarked on tour and are slated to play at Strange Matter this coming Sunday,...
The best thing about art rock is that it doesn’t have to make any sense to be successful. In fact, the less I understand an artist’s work upon first review, the more intriguing it becomes, and the more motivated I am to figure it out. This was undoubtedly the case with the new Man Forever album, Ryonen (Thrill Jockey). The best thing about art...
FEATURE SHOW Friday, April 25, 8 PM Acid Mothers Temple, Perhaps, Caves Caverns + Mutwawa @ Strange Matter - $12 (Order tickets here: http://acidmothers.eventbrite.com/) Acid Mothers Temple are a world unto themselves. FEATURE SHOW Friday, April 25, 8 PM Acid Mothers Temple, Perhaps, Caves Caverns + Mutwawa @ Strange Matter - $12 (Order tickets...
Local bands are awesome because they’re like hidden gems, music only you know about if you’re from the area. Richmond prides itself in producing a ton of amazing music, and I’m always on the lookout for my next favorite local band. Local bands are awesome because they’re like hidden gems, music only you know about if you’re from the area....
It is getting redundant to say that the latest Radio Rubber Room blowout at Emilio’s was a blast/even better than the last/a super terrific happy time, but it is a legitimately true statement every time. It is getting redundant to say that the latest Radio Rubber Room blowout at Emilio’s was a blast/even better than the last/a super terrific...
Politics divide us, but music brings us together. Richmond is rife with controversy right now, like City Council uproars and ballpark stadiums. Music, however, continues strongly, as the city sees the opening of The Broadberry, a medium-sized venue filling the gaps in some of the scene; the emergence of Monument City Coffee, a cafe where vinyl...
One of the true soul legends of our time is returning to Virginia to perform live, and you could go see him play for free! Charles Bradley, who blew everyone away with his entrance onto the modern soul music scene in 2011 (when he was 62), has the voice of an angel, and he has proven his inner strength by triumphing over adversity to bring his...
Ladies and gentlemen, the lineup for the second annual Fall Line Fest, taking place on September 5 and 6, 2014, has just been released! Ladies and gentlemen, the lineup for the second annual Fall Line Fest, taking place on September 5 and 6, 2014, has just been released! Featuring everything from hot indie acts to rock legends and the best in...
