The name Wes Parker had been appearing on my radar for many weeks, and he seemed like the new kid on the block to talk to. Parker in 2024 alone had released two new singles, the second one by the name “Annie Moore” with a video to accompany it, and then with another...
That's right, folks, regardless of what sort of debacles may have ensued last year, the interstellar warriors of GWAR are undaunted, and have every intention of bringing you another kickass annual installment of the GWAR-B-Que, this time restored to its rightful location at Hadad's Lake! The final lineup was released last week, and tickets went...
Toronto-born San Francisco-based producer, performer and educator ill.Gates has had a long and lavish career in music. DJing since his earliest teenaged years, Gates has established a global fan base and enjoys an increasing reputation as dynamic, definitive and decisive EDM artist. Toronto-born San Francisco-based producer, performer and...
Monday, 7/9 Red States, Pastoral, Westhampton Citybillies (pictured above), Brick & Mortar @ The Camel 9 PM Monday, 7/9 Red States, Pastoral, Westhampton Citybillies (pictured above), Brick & Mortar @ The Camel 9 PM Monday, 7/9 Max Pain and The Groovies (pictured above), The Milkstains, Tropical Punk @ Strange Matter 10 PM Monday, 7/9 RVA Big...
Here's the latest column from Momo Guzman, aka AYECH, a local producer who strives to keep his finger on the pulse of the EDM scene. Every Monday, he'll be bringing us new sounds from the world of electronic dance music, so be sure to check it out! Here's the latest column from Momo Guzman, aka AYECH, a local producer who strives to keep his...
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...
In-Depth is a new weekly podcast for RVA Magazine focusing on unique and talented electronic music producers. In this podcast, we will hopefully introduce you to some new producers through their songs and mixes. In-Depth is a new weekly podcast for RVA Magazine focusing on unique and talented electronic music producers. In this podcast, we will...
Friday, 7/6 WRIR and The Commonwealth of Notions presents: The Big East, The Trillions, David Shultz and Friends, Ben Shepherd @ Cellar Door 10 PM Friday, 7/6 WRIR and The Commonwealth of Notions presents: The Big East, The Trillions, David Shultz and Friends, Ben Shepherd @ Cellar Door 10 PM Friday, 7/6 The Air Sex National Championship Tour @...
Being raised for half of our adolescence in a city with the word “beach” in it's name, we find it difficult not to reflect on surfing when under the spell of Holy Wave. But it’s not necessarily the surfing of sport, skill, and tragically-tight corduroy shorts from OP that we’re paddling towards – nor do we believe it to be the destination of Holy...
From Ashes Rise – Rejoice The End/Rage To Sanity (Southern Lord Records) Man, did I not want to review this one. Not because I dislike From Ashes Rise – between 2000 and their initial break-up in 2004, I saw them probably two dozen times (never saw 'em play a bad set either), and own almost everything they've done. Along with Tragedy, they helped...
