DIIV delivered an electrifying performance at The National in Richmond. If you missed it, check out these photos by Bert Shepherd @birdbartbert. For those unfamiliar, DIIV, a Brooklyn-based rock band, was formed in 2011 by Zachary Cole Smith. Initially called Dive,...
As the lights dim and the house music slowly becomes awkward silence, the opening band appears from behind the curtain. As usual, you’ve never heard of them; and by the looks of things, you probably don’t want to. There are four of them; a bass player and guitarist who could be picked out a lineup of generic local band members, a drummer who has...
Here's a brand new mix from DJ Pari of WRIR's Midnight Soulstice and the popular Soulpower monthly dance nights. This mix is Pari's first from his new home at Mixcloud, and it's dedicated to the memory of Curtis Mayfield, who passed away on December 26, 1999. Here's a brand new mix from DJ Pari of WRIR's Midnight Soulstice and the popular...
Olde Shame - 5 Song Demo, December 2012 (self-released) Olde Shame could be counted as a supergroup of sorts, if you're heavily involved with RVA's noise/experimental music scene. Featuring Caves Caverns drummer Mike Raftery on vocals, Bermuda Triangles drummer Tony Lynch on guitar, Flesh Control mastermind Leo Heinzel on drums, and bassist Wilbo...
Ever since Jahman Brahman's first visit to Richmond on St. Patty's day earlier this year, I knew they'd be back. And they were, coming to The Camel on December 18th as one of their last stops on their "Tearin' Down the Walls Tour." I had the pleasure to listen, study, groove, and philosophize with Jahman Brahman on this evening. Ever since Jahman...
The Darkness - Hot Cakes (Wind-Up) Sometimes people should keep doing drugs. Don't get ahead of yourself--I'm not telling anyone to start banging dope on the couch. If you aren't making a killing now, I'm not sure that anything sold in the corner of a Ziploc bag is gonna improve your game any more than buying a pair of Jordan's. But in the...
2012 is quickly drawing to a close, and the entire RVA musical community is celebrating yet another great year for local music. Three artists who've had particularly big years will cap off the past 12 months by performing together this Friday at Balliceaux, and if you're a fan of RVA music, you need to make sure you're in attendance. 2012 is...
New Year's Eve approaches with haste, and all of us must make the critical decision of what to do on this fateful night. Tobacco Company is proudly hosting an evening with Proverbial on Monday, New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve approaches with haste, and all of us must make the critical decision of what to do on this fateful night. Tobacco Company...
Super Frisky – For Buddy (Burai Core Records) I know, consciously at least, that judging books by their covers is largely frowned upon. But it's hard to avoid, especially when confronted with the staggering number of sources from which we can draw our information and entertainment. Had I not known anything about Super Frisky before hearing their...
2012 has been an eventful year for Richmond’s own Matthew E. White. With an opening slot on the Mountain Goats’ nationwide tour, a budding record label, and the release of his critically acclaimed first solo album, White’s career is poised for the advances most musicians dream of. Released August 16th, White’s album Big Inner concludes years of...
