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SHOW REVIEW: The Low Branches

The Low Branches, Dead Professional, Jonathan Vassar Thursday, July 11 at Gallery 5 After hearing nothing but praise for The Low Branches’ 2011 album Sinking, Rising and their January 2013 follow-up, 100 Years Old, I finally got around to seeing the band live on July...

Hot Chip Remixes Matthew E. White’s “Big Love”

Extraordinary RVA musician Matthew E. White turned a lot of heads when he released his first solo project, Big Inner, in August of last year. The album is the first project to come out of White’s own label, Spacebomb, and it received plaudits from a vast cross-section...

DAILY RECORD: The Luna Sequence

The Luna Sequence - The Day The Curse Grew Stronger (thelunasequence.bandcamp.com) This time around, I was planning on reviewing Autopsy, but in order to avoid churning out a boring “it’s great but what else would you expect from them, and I’m surprised they’re still...

FRIDAY: Stay Sweet Doubleheader Featuring Loma Prieta & Plow United

Stay Sweet Records is holding two big shows tomorrow night, and you can catch both of them! Strange Matter and The Camel are only a few blocks away from each other, so getting back and forth shouldn’t be an issue. The entire extravaganza starts at 4 PM, so you can...

Red Dons: Globetrotting Punks Keep It DIY

Being in a band with members all across the country can be extremely difficult, but imagine playing in a band with members who also live in Europe as well. This is reality for Red Dons, the punk rock quintet whose members reside in LA, Portland, Rhode Island, and...

RVA Magazine’s Weekend Preview 7/19-7/21

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...

One Way Richmond’s Must-See Show Previews 7/17-7/23

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...

THURSDAY: Lemuria Brings Guitar-Pop Excellence To Strange Matter

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...

A Wild Ride: EQ Produktions 4th Anniversary Celebration

We have been big supporters and fans of EQ Produktions here in Richmond for a long time. If you are not familiar with this production company, it's headed up by Jesse Pruitt and Michael Holderfield. They have been bringing some great national acts like Sphongle, RJD2, Orchard Lounge, Conspirator, Ozric Tentacles, BONOBO, OTT, and The Magician to...

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DAILY FIX: The Trillions At InLight Richmond 2012

Nelly Kate and Dave Watkins weren't the only local musicians to participate in 1708 Gallery's 2012 edition of InLight Richmond. Local power-pop heroes The Trillions were on the scene as well, and they made themselves and their music the triggers for the extensive light display that they set up onstage. Nelly Kate and Dave Watkins weren't the only...

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One Way Richmond’s Must-See Show Previews 11/14-11/20

FEATURE SHOW Friday, November 16, 10 p.m. Snowy Owls (EP release--photo by PJ Sykes), The Heavy Midgets, Herro Sugar @ Strange Matter - $5/18+ One of the best bands in Richmond, which you should definitely check out, is Snowy Owls. This melodic sounding band with an emphasis on the driving guitar is performing in connection with the release of...

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Win Tickets To See Conspirator At The National!

Initially formed in 2004 as a side project of Disco Biscuits by that band's keyboardist, Aron Magner, and bassist, Marc Brownstein, Conspirator have grown into a full-blown touring group that allows Magner and Brownstein to explore "their electronic mad scientist personae." Initially formed in 2004 as a side project of Disco Biscuits by that...

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Sounds Of RVA Presents: On The Horizon #35

The week of our two-year anniversary has come! We are celebrating big time over at Sounds of RVA headquarters. The Hotdamns are putting finishing touches on their set. The band members took some time over the weekend to answer a few questions. The week of our two-year anniversary has come! We are celebrating big time over at Sounds of RVA...

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The Horn RVA Presents Vol. 2: A Compilation Of Local Music

The Horn RVA Presents Vol. 2 highlights seventeen Richmond groups from a diverse sampling of local releases, b-sides, and exclusive recordings. The Horn RVA Presents Vol. 2 highlights seventeen Richmond groups from a diverse sampling of local releases, b-sides, and exclusive recordings. Our second volume features artwork by VCU graduate Tim...

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Rose & Vines, “Hey! Loose Lips”

RVA Mag is proud to present the world premiere of the new video by Rose & Vines, "Hey! Loose Lips." A collaboration between Virginia Beach rapper Lloyd Vines and VA Beach-born, LA-based guitarist/producer Landen Rose, Rose & Vines released their self-titled first album last year. "Hey! Loose Lips" is the first video released from that album--and...

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WEDNESDAY: FUXA At Strange Matter

90s-era space-rock cult heroes FUXA (pronounced fyoo-sha, like the color) have recently returned from a several-year absence with a new album, Electric Sounds Of Summer (Rocket Girl Records), and a US tour that brings them to Strange Matter this Wednesday night! 90s-era space-rock cult heroes FUXA (pronounced fyoo-sha, like the color) have...

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SHOW REVIEW: Corrosion Of Conformity

Corrosion Of Conformity, ASG, Royal Thunder, Gritter, Uncle Jimmy Wednesday, November 7 at Kingdom It feels strange to say this, especially in light of how long it's been since the changeover occurred, but this was actually my first trip to Kingdom since its previous incarnation as Alleykatz. I guess I don't get out much. Corrosion Of Conformity,...

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