It's an exciting time to be in Richmond; Spring is on the horizon, although it feels like it's been here for weeks already, and the days grow longer as we itch to get back outside. Yet, we must wait just a little while longer. I've got some music here to hold you over...
In the aftermath of Nelly Kate’s triumphant record release weekend, the fun hasn’t stopped. One of the bands that performed at her art opening this past Friday at Gallery 5 will be returning in what feels like a blink of an eye. In the aftermath of Nelly Kate’s triumphant record release weekend, the fun hasn’t stopped. One of the bands that...
Check it out, folks! Recently Mondial and The Martin Agency got together to make a commercial for BF Goodrich tires, and tapped local hero Long Jawns of Audio Ammo as well as DC DJ Billy The Gent to do the music for it. The extended version of the ad hit the web this week, and now, without further ado, we present it for your viewing pleasure:...
Horrendous – The Chills (Dark Descent Records) And the prize for least appropriate band name goes to Horrendous. Because they're not. Unless a listener isn't inclined towards listening to the sort of death metal that was prevalent until about '92 or so – the kind not predicated on technical wankfests, hardcore breakdowns, ubiquitous blastbeats,...
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...
The greatest art can arrive through the most mysterious of methods. When Kelly Queener decided she wanted to make music like her friends in the Magic Twig Community, a Roanoke-based confederation of musicians that included The Young Sinclairs, The Sad Cobras and The Lobsters, it was only a matter of time in her eyes before she'd make it happen....
Jon Kwest and Cam Jus come to the NY Deli this Saturday for Richmahton! RVA gets invaded by two up and coming Moombahton producers. Jon Kwest and Cam Jus come to the NY Deli this Saturday for Richmahton! RVA gets invaded by two up and coming Moombahton producers. Both of these producers have seen their productions take off on Beatport and...
The First Friday Party continues at The Republic with Long & Doddie of the Audio Ammo Crew! REBEL falls on another glorious first Friday and is the guaranteed weekend jump-off destination. The First Friday Party continues at The Republic with Long & Doddie of the Audio Ammo Crew! REBEL falls on another glorious first Friday and is the guaranteed...
Hey everybody, the veteran power metal warriors of Iced Earth are coming through Washington DC in just under two weeks, and we've got two tickets to give away! Hey everybody, the veteran power metal warriors of Iced Earth are coming through Washington DC in just under two weeks, and we've got two tickets to give away! On tour in support of their...
White Laces, Eternal Summers, Peace Beast, Navi Friday, February 24 at Tantrum As the night came to a close, one thing was apparent. What everyone at Tantrum had witnessed was unbelievable and ridiculous. A solid lineup of bands that represented different approaches to their rock sounds. A unique space that provided a telling personality that...
