A musical based on Pharrell Williams' childhood is set to be filmed in Richmond. It's a coming-of-age story set in 1977 Virginia Beach, drawing from Williams' upbringing in the Atlantis Apartments. Williams will produce, and Michel Gondry, known for Eternal Sunshine...
Tonight the RVA crew kicks off the 2012 Summer Run oF RVALUTION! If you've been there before, you know what's up. If you haven't, check out the photos from last year's run, courtesy of Dope On Plastic. Tonight the RVA crew kicks off the 2012 Summer Run oF RVALUTION! If you've been there before, you know what's up. If you haven't, check out the...
In this episode, The Shack Band stopped by the little Ashland shack under the radio tower. They played some live tunes from their recently released EP, Born & Raised, and the good times ensued. But don't worry--you will not hear "Sweet Home Alabama" in this episode. Enjoy. In this episode, The Shack Band stopped by the little Ashland shack under...
Ka – Grief Pedigree (Iron Works Records) While it's undoubtedly a cliché to suggest that less may be more, it's a lesson that a substantial number of hip-hop's practicioners could take to heart. And I'm not even referring solely to the rampant materialism and flash of commercial rap, because even the most underground rappers often fall into the...
Monday, 5/7 Spindrift, Peace Beast, Strangers Family Band @ Strange Matter 6pm. All Ages. (early) Monday, 5/7 Spindrift, Peace Beast, Strangers Family Band @ Strange Matter 6pm. All Ages. (early) Monday, 5/7 White Suns, Bermuda Triangles, Flesh Control, Head Molt @ Strange Matter 10pm. 18+ (late) Monday, 5/7 Secretly Y’all (Storytelling) presents...
Like many fans in their 30’s, I spent the weekend reflecting on the life and career of Adam “MCA” Yauch. It’s hard to describe the impact he had on me growing up. Like many fans in their 30’s, I spent the weekend reflecting on the life and career of Adam “MCA” Yauch. It’s hard to describe the impact he had on me growing up. I didn’t even know...
Young Widows is a post-hardcore band out of Louisville, KY, who have been gathering an increasing following since the mid 2000’s. Their sound brings to mind bands like The Jesus Lizard and Shellac, but they use their limited instrumentation to create a distinct feel. When you hear a Young Widows song, you know it’s a Young Widows song. Young...
Somewhere amongst the cultural and cosmic detritus of the West, there exists a force known as Indian Jewelry. We believe this force – which some call a band, which some call a cult, which some say rests its collective head in Houston, TX – to be known to enlist the tools of amplification, electronics, passion, paranoia and drums, drums, drums, in...
Record Reviews by Damaged Andy (DA) and Andrew Necci (AN) Brother Bill - Brother Bill (self-released) This melodic rock album has a familiar gravitas I find comforting. With bluegrass-like vocal harmonies and traveling guitar rhythms, this Warrenton, VA four-piece creates cozy background music great for car trips long and short. Their sound is...
Well this is just terrible news. Adam Yauch, aka MCA, of the Beastie Boys, passed away today at the age of 47. Well this is just terrible news. Adam Yauch, aka MCA, of the Beastie Boys, passed away today at the age of 47. He has been fighting cancer in a salivary gland and lymph node for the past several years, and was unable to attend the Rock...
