Say hello to Lucienne Nghiem, known in the digital world as luxxienne, a Richmond-based photographer, whose artistry is painting the town in shades of dream-pop and disco. Lucienne has transformed her passion into a full-time endeavor, infusing her work with a...
Friday, 8/17: White Laces, Ohbliv, DJ Mike Albrecht @ Balliceaux 10PM. Free. Friday, 8/17: White Laces, Ohbliv, DJ Mike Albrecht @ Balliceaux 10PM. Free. Friday, 8/17: Beers & Banjos featuring The Green Boys @ The Camel 6 PM (Early) Friday, 8/17:The Mason Brothers (pictured above), Exebelle and the Rusted Cavalcade, BTW, The Animal Beat @ The...
We can say that “Occasion of Sin” – a song from the Far-Out Fangtooth EP entitled The Thorns (released by the consistently rad HoZac Records) – is today our favorite song of all time. We can say that tomorrow the answer might be the EP’s title track, and the next day, the final song, “Patience.” We can say that “Occasion of Sin” – a song from the...
Antlers - 2607 Space Godz (antlers.bandcamp.com) Since starting four years ago as an instrumental indie/math-rock act, this quartet has undergone a significant shift in mindset. 2607 Space Godz is far more psychedelic than their earlier work, resulting in a blissful, stoned-out alternate universe version of their original sound. Very different,...
“Jam Bands” are inherently un-hip these days. Perhaps the groups that comprise the genre have done it to themselves, with their seemingly endless guitar noodling music and patchouli-reeking, pot-smoking, hemp-wearing, dreadlock-flapping, hula hoop-spinning (I really could go on and on) fanbase. New York City’s Dopapod, however, is different. Very...
Curtis Mayfield, who would have turned 70 this summer, is one of Soul music's most influential figures. As the lead vocalist for the Impressions, he turned the group into Chicago's premiere Soul group. As a solo artist, he wrote the daily soundtrack for Black America with hits like "Superfly" and "Freddie's Dead." Curtis Mayfield, who would have...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, 8/18, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p. m. GWAR-B-Q, presented by and a benefit for Ring Dog Rescue, featuring (in order of appearance): Black Naked Wings – 2nd Stage; The Burial – Main Stage; Mutwawa – 2nd Stage; Antietam 1862 – Main Stage; Highness – 2nd Stage; Lionize – Main Stage; Lost Tribe – 2nd Stage; Ghoul – Main Stage; Occultist –...
It doesn’t take long to understand why The Milkstains are quickly becoming one of Richmond’s most adored bands. Their irresistible charm onstage is unmatched, and their live shows are full of unbridled chaos. John Sizemore’s throttling guitar parts state a strong case for his prowess with grandiose sonic expertise. The dynamic duo of Gabe Lopez...
Everyone who follows the metal scene here in RVA knows that Inter Arma has been killing it for years now, but it looks like they aren't RVA's best-kept secret anymore. Only a couple of months after the release their 12-inch EP entitled Destroyer, which came out on Toxic Assets Records back in June, Inter Arma have signed to Relapse Records....
Here are some brand new videos from the local RVA hip-hop scene, with commentary from Roger Tyler, aka RT of The New Juice Crew. You can check out his work HERE, or catch him on WDCE 90.1 FM, Mondays At 11pm-1am, or WRIR 97.3 FM, 1am to 3 am on Saturday, along with Black Liquid and plenty of other local MCs. Here are some brand new videos from...
