Marx coined the concept of historical materialism, the idea that class struggle moves history. I am providing my own, the youth move history. If it were not for an innate audacity to change and push the norm, to delve into a new and dangerous territory, we would still...
Brazilian DJ Hugo Castellan, aka Darth & Vader, has been taking the electronic music world by storm over the last few years with his electro-house/dubstep hybrid sound, most famously on his track "Return Of the Jedi." Coming from a rock n roll background, Darth & Vader brings a heavy, headbanging sensibility to his productions, and he'll be...
Corrosion Of Conformity - Megalodon EP (Scion) The latest incarnation of COC is a return to their best lineup (the late 80s Animosity trio), and it synthesises the best aspects of their many different sounds over the years. Switching between thick, sludgy riffing and uptempo crossover thrash, this 5-song EP should satisfy COC fans of all eras....
The idea of bands scoring silent films is not a new idea. Ever since I saw a cello quartet provide an eerie backing to the original Count Of Monte Cristo, I knew the potential for the successful pairing of silent film and music. Richmonder Jameson Price also sees this potential, and has taken it upon himself to make it happen in the form of his...
Recently via a brief introductory video, Black Sabbath revealed 27 seconds of a new song and the artwork for their long-awaited new album featuring their original lineup (minus Bill Ward, plus Brad Wilk from Rage Against The Machine). Finding the video rather disappointing, I was discussing it with a friend and she commented that most of...
Established venues have a tendency to overshadow the essence of Richmond music, but the moments in time in which scenes coalesce around a small, short-lived venue can be quite invigorating. The most recent example would be the number of bands that emerged throughout the brief existence of Cellar Door. The true heart of Richmond’s musical...
In one week, the temperature in Richmond seems to have shifted successfully from winter to summer without wasting time with Spring. And this weekend, there are a plethora of awesome Indie shows and other cool events to enjoy while wearing your skimpy summer clothes. So go out, enjoy the high temperatures, and show your support for the local...
FEATURE SHOW Tuesday, April 16, 10 p.m. Thelma & the Sleaze, Stiff Licks, The Milkstains, Navi @ The Nile - $5/21+ Well, once again the Nile is home to the big guns. Describing Nashville’s Thelma & the Sleaze is like describing that time mom flipped the kitchen table over on your sister. FEATURE SHOW Tuesday, April 16, 10 p.m. Thelma & the...
Fans of great music and sustainable, local cuisine have equal reasons to rejoice about the imminent return of the Sweetlife Music & Food Festival. Presented by Sweetgreen, a natural food restaurant based in DC with 16 locations in the DMV areal, the fourth annual Sweetlife Festival will take place on Saturday, May 11, at Merriweather Post...
Highness is an up-and-coming post-hardcore quintet whose members are split between Richmond and Fredericksburg [and Brooklyn! Oops-ed]. The first thing about them that anyone is going to mention is their epic pedigree, so let's get that out of the way right now: Highness is an up-and-coming post-hardcore quintet whose members are split between...
