Prabir Trio, an India-inspired rock and roll band led by the talented Prabir Mehta, has just released their latest video and song, "Rishikesh." Directed by long-time RVA Magazine contributor Todd Raviotta, the track is from their upcoming album LONG AFTER THE EMPIRE,...
There are a lot of cool things to choose from this weekend in terms of stuff to keep you occupied, from Christmas-themed dance parties, musical showcases and benefits, to beer release parties and a performance by the world's premier Led Zeppelin tribute act, Zoso. The cool thing is, all these events are super different and varied, not just the...
FEATURE SHOW Thursday, July 18 – Sunday, July 21 Commonmwealth of Notions Presents - Volume 3 Thursday, July 18 10 p.m. Wolf//Goat, Sea of Storms, Clair Morgan, Zac Hryciak and The Jungle Beat @ Strange Matter - $5/18+ Friday, July 19, 10:30 p.m. The Diamond Center (pictured above), DJ sets by WRIR DJs Paul Ginder & Jamie Lay, and Revolt of The...
Lemuria is an indie-pop/rock band that draws influence, musically and ethically, from the punk community that they’ve been a part of since they formed nearly a decade ago. In spite of their punk connections, people are still often surprised to find a band like Lemuria signed to noted hardcore label Bridge 9 Records, home of bands like Agnostic...
OK, this is awesome. Postpunk/new wave legends New Order, who spent most of the last decade broken up, are back together and touring the USA once again--and we're trying to send some lucky RVA Mag readers to their show at Merriweather Post Pavilion for free! OK, this is awesome. Postpunk/new wave legends New Order, who spent most of the last...
This weekend, Shannon Cleary, host of WRIR 97.3 FM's Wednesday evening music program, The Commonwealth of Notions, presents his third annual showcase of live local music, and this time it's bigger than ever. Over the course of four days, over 20 bands and DJs will join to represent Richmond’s thriving music scene through a music festival known as...
Hey look, Bloc Party is back again… a second time. Yes, this is a SECOND return from hiatus, and this time it seems to have paid off. Hey look, Bloc Party is back again… a second time. Yes, this is a SECOND return from hiatus, and this time it seems to have paid off. Take a look at their new release “Ratchet,” with details below the video: Toe...
Blue-collar rock n' roll stalwarts J. Roddy Walston And The Business are preparing to drop their first full-length for ATO Records, Essential Tremors, on September 10. This week, to whet your appetite for the main course that is soon to come, they released the first single from that album, "Heavy Bells." And you better batten down the hatches,...
Beastie Boy Mike D has posted a new song to his Soundcloud account. It's the first new music to be released by anyone involved with the Beastie Boys since MCA's tragic death last year, and it's 10 minutes long. Beyond that, we're not sure what to say about it. Is it hip hop? Is it punk rock? Is it good? Is it bad? For right now, we'll answer all...
Slow Machete – Mango Tree (SMTG Ltd.) Slow Machete's 2012 release Evening Dust Choir came as something of a surprise, not only because of how unique and hauntingly beautiful it was, but also because of how little coverage it garnered. The project, brainchild of one Joseph Shaffer, consists of field recordings made during aid trips to Haiti, which...
