The night is started off by one of Richmond's newest and proudest quadruplets, Ratfight. I ask the tattooed and mustachioed singer Colter Smalley for a word on their performance. "Fuck," he gives me simply. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWR6-Tgj-YI The group rings...
Blacksburg's Wild Nothing just released a great new video for the song "Paradise," from their latest album, Nocturne. The video stars actress Michelle Williams, whom you may remember from Brokeback Mountain, Shutter Island, or, um, Dawson's Creek (what is it about her and things named after geographical locations?). Blacksburg's Wild Nothing just...
If you’ve talked to anyone who regularly sees live local music, one name seems to come up quite a bit. The self-declared cabin-fi acid surf outfit Warren Hixson has left quite the impression on everyone. It could be seen early on that the group had promise when they astounded WRIR listeners during their live performance on Paul’s Boutique. If...
Welcome to the first installment of RVA Mag's compilation series, featuring Richmond music curated by RVA bloggers. Our first compilation is from Sounds Of RVA, and the theme is "Autu-ween," representing the arrival of fall and all things spooky. Welcome to the first installment of RVA Mag's compilation series, featuring Richmond music curated by...
The Album Leaf - Forward Return (self-released) Some lovely, mostly instrumental post-rock here from James Lavalle (formerly of Tristeza and, um, The Locust), which mixes gorgeous, heartwarming guitar melodies with somewhat glitchy programmed beats to excellent effect. Reminds me of a cross between The Mercury Program and Pinback. This album...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, October 27, 10pm. A Place To Bury Strangers, Bleeding Rainbow, Canary oh Canary @ Strange Matter - $10 Adv - http://aptbs.eventbrite.com / $12 Door (Possible Sellout) You know this is going to be the feature show this week. This event just oozes supremacy. A Place To Bury Strangers returns triumphantly to Strange Matter,...
Legendary Richmond-by-way-of-Antarctica-by-way-of-outer-space ragers GWAR should need no introduction to the readrs of this publication. Having recently returned to full strength with the addition of guitarist Pustulus Maximus, GWAR are currently bringing their unique brand of spacefaring metal to the rest of the US on the Fate Or Chaos tour....
On Thursday, October 25, SMS Audio, Sam Ash Music, Charged Up Studios, and Charged Up Entertainment will be coming together with Hip Hop VA to present The Rebirth: Beat Battle IX. This epic event will see hip hop producers from all over the local area coming together to compete head to head and see whose beats can rise above the rest. On...
This Is Your Life - Before We Fade Away (Glass Nail) Richmond's hardcore/punk scene has a proud tradition of producing great bands whose records stay relevant and continue to demand repeat plays over the years, and with This Is Your Life's debut full-length, it is clear that this tradition is still alive. With a sound that combines hardcore...
The supposed year of our Earth’s demise has proven to be a fruitful one for Goldrush. In linking up with MAD Dragon Records, they have achieved prominence beyond the local level, and they’re all the merrier for it. Between their upcoming 7 inch vinyl EP and their frequent recent tours, Goldrush are yet another of the many Richmond bands that have...
