Richmond, Virginia—a city where history and modernity intersect, creating a vibrant backdrop for creativity and expression. Within this dynamic landscape, Alex Burruss, a photographer, is making his mark not just by documenting Richmond’s queer community, but by being...
Heaven Shall Burn - Veto (Century Media) German melodic death-metallers Heaven Shall Burn released their seventh studio album this past April. Heaven Shall Burn have always held a special place in my heart due to their sharp, crunchy brand of hardcore-and-melody-infused death metal, their interest in vegetarianism and human rights, and the way...
Hey slackers, here's something worth waking up for besides your next visit from the pizza guy. Philly indie-stoner troubador Kurt Vile and his band the Violators are hitting the 9:30 Club in DC later this month, and your friends at RVA Magazine want to hook you up with two tickets to this exquisite extravaganza! Hey slackers, here's something...
The Fourth of July madness is over, but there is still plenty of cool stuff to do this weekend! Cardinal Compass are releasing an EP, Hockey are coming down from Portland, OR, and the all-girl DJ collective that is Bump in the Night are playing their one-year anniversary gig. So dig some indie tunes, rock out to some metal, or get down on the...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, July 13, 9 p.m. Hockey, SWIMM, Saint Motel @ Strange Matter - $15/18+ Hockey makes its way to Richmond with their spirited dance indie punk on the rock side that will lead us back to the age of enlightenment. FEATURE SHOW Saturday, July 13, 9 p.m. Hockey, SWIMM, Saint Motel @ Strange Matter - $15/18+ Hockey makes its way to...
The Long Island melodic-hardcore collective Crime in Stereo reunited earlier this year after a short-lived hiatus. Their latest tour will be hitting Richmond on Saturday, July 13--a welcome occurrence in light of their having overlooked RVA and the southeast during recent outings outside of the New Jersey/New York area. The Long Island...
Tame Impala, Fascinator Tuesday, June 18 at The National A few weeks ago, Tame Impala played their Richmond debut to a sold out crowd at the National. It’s taken me this much time to digest the Perth band’s performance. One of the most attentive crowds I’ve seen in a large venue setting created a synchronicity between performer and viewer. This...
Framtid – Defeat Of Civilization (Black Water Records) So this is about the time of year when every armchair music expert trots out their six-month best of list as if their impatience grants their opinions more gravity. Enough statements along the lines of “[insert album] by [insert artist] is certain to be the best [insert genre] album of...
Here's the latest installment of live performance described in 17 syllables or less by Sara Bohannon. Featuring Brief Lives, Josh Small, Lost Tribe, and more! Here's the latest installment of live performance described in 17 syllables or less by Sara Bohannon. Featuring Brief Lives, Josh Small, Lost Tribe, and more! June 2 @ Helen's Josh Small...
Saturday, June 27 was the closing night of Epic Fest 2013 at Aurora. The lineup was a solid mix of underground rappers, including both locals and out-of-towners. Every artist was given a fifteen minute time slot and the sets had minimal--if any--breaks in between; this gave the show a cypher vibe, but at times it felt a bit rushed. Saturday, June...
