On this week's SOUND CHECK, I've got tons of lovely music for you from across the sonic spectrum. From an incredible visitor from out of town bringing with them on stage a variety of local talent to open the night, to a local music spotlight that has been lighting up...
Clint Heidorn – Atwater (Ashes Ashes) In the nascent years of most artists' development, the tendency is to define one's aesthetic through direct homage to predecessors. Some subsequently refine their sound into something more individual, some act as a passable tribute, and some remain mired in mediocrity. But it's extremely heartening when an...
The Men, Lost Tribe, Hoax Hunters Thursday, March 8 at Strange Matter In a tale that has been relayed my way on several occasions, The Men played a show at Strange Matter after the RVA Music Fest last September. A majority of the concertgoers from the festival were a bit too exhausted to make it. It could have been the long day of music endured,...
Upon meeting Bryan Reyes, drummer for Silo Effect, the awkward grin and hello I dished out was countered warmly with a hug and smile. His talent for drums preceeded him and at the time I didn't know I'd be interviewing him, but the first impression was certainly disarming. After some word of mouth about the band, some brushing up on their youtube...
Greetings! This is Sarah from Sounds of RVA, and welcome to my new column here at RVA Mag. Each week I will fill this space with upcoming releases and shows to look out for, new videos, hot tracks, interviews with RVA bands, and show photos. Basically, I'm saving some of the sweetest stuff to release on RVA Mag, so check back weekly. Greetings!...
The Casualties, Toxic Holocaust, Iron Reagan, Dry Spell, Occultist Tuesday, March 13 at Strange Matter The award for show of the year so far goes to The Casualties at Strange Matter. How often does Every. Single. Band. At one show kick so much ass? Everyone was absolutely on point tonight and I've got nothing shitty to say about anything! Hurray....
Monday, 3/19 Bomb The Music Industry, Hold Tight! (pictured above), Close Talker, Amateur Thieves @ The Camel 7pm. Monday, 3/19 Bomb The Music Industry, Hold Tight! (pictured above), Close Talker, Amateur Thieves @ The Camel 7pm. Monday, 3/19 Midzhur, Who Fucking Cares (pictured above), Overdoser @ Strange Matter 10pm. Free. Monday, 3/19 Rick...
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day EDM fam! Finally, after two reclusive weeks, the site is back up and the Bass Bulletin has returned to RVAmag. Perfect timing with some big news and much to catch up on with you all. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day EDM fam! Finally, after two reclusive weeks, the site is back up and the Bass Bulletin has returned to RVAmag....
Todd Raviotta's been taking his camera to a lot of awesome happenings around RVA lately, and all of us have been the benificiary! Most recently, he hit up Gallery 5 on Wednesday, March 7 to catch local indie rock buzz bands The Trillions and Canary Oh Canary, who split the bill with two hot young Northeastern bands: Brooklyn's Happy New Year, and...
Titus Andronicus, Screaming Females, Diarrhea Planet Tuesday, March 6 at Strange Matter A new favorite trend to behold when March arrives: bands that are venturing to Austin, Texas for SXSW dropping by Richmond on their way there. This was the situation that allowed the stars to align and bring Titus Andronicus together on the same bill with...
