Monday, May 13, legendary punk rock band, L7, will take the stage at Richmond’s Canal Club. It has been over 20 years since their last appearance in Richmond. They will be joined by Gina Volpe of the Lunachicks at one of our longest running music venues. They’ve...
We come not to explain Al Lover, but to praise him. This is largely because we have no idea how to explain Al Lover. How do you explain a kid from North Cackalackey, reared on rap and rock in equal measures, eventually moving from one coast to another, arriving in a city that serves as one of the ancestral homes of psychedelic music and culture,...
Here it comes--the tenth installment of Black Liquid and Onassis Music Group's monthly hip hop showcase, known as Face Melt Friday. Black Liquid, The New Juice Crew, OMG, and an assortment of RVA's best and brightest hip hop talent have been killing it on stages across the city for years now, and if you want to see some amazing mic skills,...
Virginia-based metal band Darkest Hour have been cranking out great albums for over 15 years now, and that legacy was carried on quite capably on their latest album, The Human Romance, released last year on E1 Music. Though that album has been out for over a year, Darkest Hour are still making videos for singles from it, and we were particularly...
By now you have probably read about the numerous live music venues we have here in Richmond. Just about every genre of music is represented in one way or another. Yet something is missing. That something is a style of music that has an incredibly large and growing Richmond audience. By now you have probably read about the numerous live music...
So far, 2012 has been transformational for Tim Porter, Fair, and Octavion Xcellence, the trio better known as Suburban District. From releasing a slew of new tracks and stunning videos to absolutely killing live shows all over the DMV area, performing at the famous SXSW Music Festival in Austin, and releasing their latest studio album, Beer for...
In this episode PJ Bottoms brought the party. They played some new tunes as well as some off of their current album, "Cooler of Beer." They also went through a cooler of beer. In this episode PJ Bottoms brought the party. They played some new tunes as well as some off of their current album, "Cooler of Beer." They also went through a cooler of...
FEATURE SHOW Thursday, July 26th, 10 p. m. Jel, DJ Abilities, Ohbliv (picture above by thecheatsmovement.com), Void Pedal, Swordplay @ Strange Matter - $10 Advance / $12 Door / 18+ Here’s a hip hop showcase to believe in. Just when society seems out of control, this python falls in our laps. Holy John Marshall Courts Building, this one is going...
Back in April, Sounds of RVA previewed a rough version of M.H.'s "Where Are You Going? (The Easy Song)," and now M.H. and His Orchestra proudly present the final version of the song as the first single from upcoming album The Throes (The Champe Ford Recording Co., 7/27). Back in April, Sounds of RVA previewed a rough version of M.H.'s "Where Are...
Long-running folk-rock duo The Indigo Girls should need no introduction. They are currently on tour in support of their 13th full-length album, Beauty Queen Sister, released last fall on their own label, IG Records. We spoke to Emily Saliers ahead of their upcoming show at Maymont Park on Thursday July 26th with the Shadowboxers. Long-running...
