This past weekend, the 36th Annual 2nd Street Festival once again took over Jackson Ward, and if you weren’t there, you missed one of Richmond’s most enduring cultural throwdowns. October 5-6 saw thousands descend on this historic neighborhood, basking in flawless...
Nothing says the end of summer like a motorcycle ride through the forest - the last chance to see green leaves before they turn shades of yellow and red. Nothing says the end of summer like a motorcycle ride through the forest - the last chance to see green leaves before they turn shades of yellow and red. Now slap some filters and sun spots on...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, September 7, 10 p.m. Joe Threat Memorial Show featuring Gritty City, Divine Profitz, Checkbook, Dank D, Sleaze, The New Juice Crew, along with many other hip hop guests @ The Nile – Donations Please/21+ Joe Threat was a warrior. Since his untimely passing, I have witnessed more well deserved love given to a local musician...
We know you've heard plenty about Fall Line Fest by now. You know it includes 8 different shows at 5 venues over the course of two days. You know it'll feature amazing performers from around the globe, including Big Freedia, Cold Cave, Neon Indian, Stephen Brodsky, Speedy Ortiz, and way more. We know you've heard plenty about Fall Line Fest by...
Cy Dune, the new project from Akron/Family singer/guitarist Seth Olinsky, will be performing tomorrow night at Balliceaux. While his other band is best known for their ambient, psychedelic folk stylings, Cy Dune brings a similarly lysergic outlook to shambling, fuzzed-out rock n' roll. Cy Dune, the new project from Akron/Family singer/guitarist...
In a video released at the end of last week by RevoltTV, Timbaland drops a stunning bombshell. "What's next up on my plate... will be two kings working together. None other than Michael Jackson." That's right, the Norfolk producer with the sterling reputation, based on his work with everyone from Missy Elliott to Justin Timberlake, is working on...
After moving to Richmond a month ago, I had walked past Strange Matter a number of times, eaten a tasty brunch there but had yet to catch a show. After moving to Richmond a month ago, I had walked past Strange Matter a number of times, eaten a tasty brunch there but had yet to catch a show. On Wednesday night, my Strange Matter cherry was popped...
The AV Club has been running their Undercover video series, in which popular bands come to the AV Club offices and cover a song they pick from a short list of choices, for several years now. The results are always entertaining, and sometimes they cross over into downright off-the-wall brilliance. The AV Club has been running their Undercover...
Looks like electro/pop mega star Moby is releasing a new album next month. Looks like electro/pop mega star Moby is releasing a new album next month. Innocents is set to drop 9/30, and a teaser video has been sent out - and while I'm not normally one to shill for a hokey press release, this "teaser" is more of a view into what I imagine every day...
It's been a minute since we heard from North Carolina/RVA emcee and producer Conrizzle, but he's apparently been getting a lot of work done behind the scenes. According to Slapdash, we can expect a new full-length in November, but you can check out the first song from it right now. It's been a minute since we heard from North Carolina/RVA emcee...
