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RVA No. 10: Fire Bison

Waiting in the backstage corridors at Sprout, the first show jitters assailed the three members of Fire Bison. Despite the strong showing of support from their friends, it was impossible for them to know where any of this was headed. They made their way to the stage...

DAILY RECORD: Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Godspeed You! Black Emperor – 'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend! (Constellation Records) Hearing of this album's imminent release, and knowing full well that I couldn't bear to live with myself if I didn't lay hands upon it and commit to the page some words on the...

SHOW REVIEW: Grimes

Grimes, Elite Gymnastics, Myths Saturday, September 29 at U Street Music Hall (Washington DC) Normally when one attends a show, especially a sold-out show, one expects a line, or at least a clutter of people, by the time doors open. Well, at 5:55 in NW DC outside U...

RVA No. 10: Worn in Red

Since 2004, Worn In Red has consistently churned out material that recalls both the moody post-hardcore of Hoover or Four Hundred Years and the triumphant rock-based approach of Hot Water Music or Planes Mistaken For Stars. Through years of steady touring, the band...

Win Tickets To See Soul Asylum At Fantoberfest!

UPDATE: The Fantoberfest event has apparently been CANCELLED, which means that neither this giveaway nor this show will be taking place. We have no further details on the reason this has happened, but we sure are bummed out about it. We're really excited about this...

RVA No. 10: Ohbliv

Though the comparisons are not 100% accurate, Richmond’s Brad Ohbliv does not shy away from being mentioned in conjunction with musical geniuses Madlib and the late James Yancey, aka J-Dilla. “I consider it an honor and great compliment to be mentioned in any sentence...

SHOW REVIEW: Jack White

Jack White Thursday, September 27 at Charlottesville Pavilion Jack White is a lot of things. He is a father. A musician. A businessman. He is mysterious and he is unique and if you ask the right person, he might be classified as the best guitar player this generation...

Sounds Of RVA Presents: On The Horizon #31

We have a lighter column this week, as folks are transitioning to the autumn and adjusting to the sudden increase in number of homicides since September. Sometimes there are releases out there that are just half-assed or mediocre. Also, I don't post dubstep. Let's...

One Way Richmond’s Show Picks 3/26-3/28

Monday, 3/26 The Beautiful View, Navi, Midair, Heavy Midgets @ Strange Matter 5pm. All ages. (early) Monday, 3/26 The Beautiful View, Navi, Midair, Heavy Midgets @ Strange Matter 5pm. All ages. (early) Monday, 3/26 Many Arms, Bermuda Triangles, SCUO (photo by Lauren Serpa) @ The Camel 9pm. Tuesday, 3/27 Deafheaven (pictured above), Alcest, Dark...

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RVA RADIO : DJ FM “TAKE 5” [PODCAST]

Hey everyone! Just finished a new mix...this one's a departure in style for me. It's mostly what's being called "swing house" or "electro swing" I received my first exposure to this music from the good peeps at PLF http://plf.podomatic.com and my girl Memory http://www.memory-movement.com and have REALLY been enjoying it. I hope you'll enjoy it...

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DAILY RECORD: Pallbearer

Pallbearer – Sorrow And Extinction (Profound Lore Records) Due to the amount of attention from non-metal sources (Pitchfork, NPR, etc.) that Arkansas-based doom metal band Pallbearer has been receiving lately, it's almost a given that genre purists will cry fowl (the building up and destroying of idols being what genre purists live for, after...

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Midnight Soulstice: Soul Boulders

Midnight Soulstice is a Richmond Soul and Funk radio show, hosted by Mr. Felty & DJ Pari, featuring guest artists and DJs.The show airs every Friday from 11pm-1am EST. Listen live at 97.3fm or WRIR.org Midnight Soulstice is a Richmond Soul and Funk radio show, hosted by Mr. Felty & DJ Pari, featuring guest artists and DJs.The show airs every...

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DAILY FIX: Christian Mistress, “Pentagram And Crucifix”

Here's some pretty ferocious metal for all of you out there who constantly clamor for all things heavy and brutal. Christian Mistress are not a totally new band, but they've been getting a lot of buzz based on the strength of their second LP and Relapse Records debut, Possession. The first video from the album is for their song "Pentagram And...

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DAILY FIX: Black Twig Pickers At Friday Night Jamboree

This is like a blast from the past, in more ways than one. Blacksburg's The Black Twig Pickers play old-time music straight out of the woods, swamps, and hollows of Virginia, keeping a traditional style that dates back over a century alive in the living, breathing present. Fans of bluegrass, alt-country, and all sorts of old-time music will...

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One Way Richmond’s Show Picks 3/22-3/25

Thursday, 3/22 Malhombre @ Globehopper @ 6pm Thursday, 3/22 Malhombre @ Globehopper @ 6pm Thursday, 3/22 Mutilation Rites(photo by blow the scene), Hull, Degeneracy, Triac @ Wonderland 9pm. Thursday, 3/22 A Storm of Light, Al Kafir(photo from G Fry), Mustard Gas & Roses @ Strange Matter 10pm. Thursday, 3/22 ‘Twangtown Thursday’ presents The Green...

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RVA RADIO: HARD Miami Moombahton Massive Mix [PODCAST]

Long Jawns & Billy The Gent of Audio Ammo have been invited to share the stage with some of the biggest names in EDM this weekend at Moombahton Massive. Check out the mix and if you are lucky enough to be in Miami, go to the show! Long Jawns & Billy The Gent of Audio Ammo have been invited to share the stage with some of the biggest names in EDM...

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REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With Datura Blues

When we last checked in on the shape-shifting, convention-defying, mighty, musical mystery that is Datura Blues, we had been shaken by the seismic sonics emanating from their Pacific Northwest locale, shaken in particular by their commanding EP entitled Damn These Shackles of Gravity! At the time, we were at a loss to properly describe the...

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