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DJ Pari Presents: Soul Talkin’

Here's a brand new mix from DJ Pari of the Soulpower RVA team and WRIR's Midnight Soulstice radio show. Featuring tracks from Gonzalez, Bobby Patterson, Sam Dees, Maurice Jackson, The Procedures, and more, this mix is 75 minutes of sweet soul music to help you pass a...

Check Out A New Track From Iron Reagan; LP Out March 6

One of the most exciting developments in recent RVA hardcore/metal history has been the joining together of Tony Foresta and Phil "Landphil" Hall from Municipal Waste with Paul Burnette and Ryan Parrish, formerly of Darkest Hour, to form the supergroup Iron Reagan....

One Way Richmond’s Must-See Show Previews 1/23-1/29

FEATURE SHOW Saturday, January 26, 8 p.m. Corrections House, Solo Sets by Scott Kelly (Neurosis), Bruce Lamont (Yakuza), Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod), Sanford Parker (Nachtmystium), Windhand @ Strange Matter - $10 Adv – http://correctionshouse.eventbrite.com /$10...

DAILY RECORD: Winterfylleth

Winterfylleth – The Threnody of Triumph (Candlelight Records) To a casual observer, black metal as a genre may seem somewhat single-minded in its approach. However, it has has been characterized since its start by various contradictions. The co-existence of the...

Win Tickets To See Tegan And Sara At The National!

Yes, it's true--in collaboration with our colleagues at Gay RVA, we're giving away two pairs of tickets to see Tegan And Sara at the National this Friday, January 25. Yes, it's true--in collaboration with our colleagues at Gay RVA, we're giving away two pairs of...

REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With The RocKandys

As is so often the case, we find ourselves at a loss for words when trying to describe the music of The RocKandys. Thankfully, the confection of melody and mood cooked up by the band is so instantly appealing – stunning, sweet and surprising, and despite their name,...

Commonwealth Of Notions Presents: Compilation (Volume One)

As part of our continuing series of compilations featuring local music curated by local bloggers, today RVA Magazine presents The Commonwealth Of Notions Compilation (Volume One), compiled by Shannon Cleary, host of the Commonwealth Of Notions radio show on WRIR and...

DAILY RECORD: Organ Donor

Organ Donor – Demo (self-released) There are certain facets to Richmond that seem as if they've always been thus, and will never change. Statues of slave owners on a street with paving straight out of the 19th Century. Inept city government. A river that often has a...

SOUL CORNER #5, With DJ Pari

Richmond based DJ Pari is the host of the monthly Soulpower dance party at Balliceaux and co-host of Midnight Soulstice on WRIR 97.3 FM (every Friday from 11pm until 1am). Pari spins at clubs and festivals worldwide, and he has worked with Soul legends like James Brown, The Impressions, Marva Whitney, Bobby Byrd, Mandrill, Sharon Jones & the...

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DAILY FIX: Drag City Limits, featuring Ty Segall

Drag City Records have been bringing the world some excellent underground, independent, and otherwise unclassifiable tuneage from their Chicago bunker for over two decades now--everything from Pavement to Joanna Newsom to the various identities of Will Oldham and a whole lot more. Last year, they signed prolific garage-rock auteur Ty Segall, who...

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SHOW REVIEW: Memorial Day Mash

Ghoul, Occultist, Agents Of Abhorrence, Dragged Into Sunlight, Cough, Backslider, Koward, Nashgul, Marrow, Meth Lab Monday, May 28 at Strange Matter With the Maryland Death Fest becoming a worldwide event over the past couple of years, Richmond has been able to reap the benefits of being within a three-hour drive of Baltimore by getting a big...

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Sounds Of RVA Presents: On The Horizon #13

No introduction this time around--let's just head right on into the dank new music this week in Richmond. No introduction this time around--let's just head right on into the dank new music this week in Richmond. photo by Nina Starfish Bermuda Triangles will be everywhere this month. From this month's album release of Transmissions (on the...

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RVALUTION: “DEAD SPACE” w/SELECTOR SCIENCE & MONUMENT!

Our summer session of RVALUTION rolls on each Tuesday night at the Hat Factory! This week, we're bringing you some West Coast talent, as California DJ Selector Science prepares to drop some heavy bass and level everything! Plus, Washington DC's #1 DJ (according to a City Paper reader's poll), Monument, will be on hand to bring the ruckus as well....

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DAILY FIX: Eternal Summers, “Millions”

Here's a new video from Roanoke indie-rockers Eternal Summers, who've been getting some local buzz in recent months after well-received performances both in Richmond and at Macrock. Clearly they're getting their name out there in the wider indie world as well, because their new video, "Millions," premiered on Pitchfork TV. Based on how good both...

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DAILY RECORD: F.Low

F.Low - Nameless (Hot Bars Music Group) Richmond rapper F.Low has given himself the same title as his EP: Nameless. On his new EP, F.Low caries us through the trials and tribulations of becoming an emcee in the RVA. After you hear this album, you will get a better perspective on his grind and why he considers himself to be nameless. F.Low -...

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OneWayRichmond’s Show Picks 6/11-6/13

Monday, 6/11 The Moonbees, Dave Watkins, Zac Hryciak & the Jungle Beat, Paper Lanterns @ The Camel 8pm. Monday, 6/11 The Moonbees, Dave Watkins, Zac Hryciak & the Jungle Beat, Paper Lanterns @ The Camel 8pm. Monday 6/11 Forgetting Fera, This is Our Fight, Back To Normal, Monacan Hill (photo by Williams Photography), Adam Zombie @ Canal Club 6pm....

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