In this laid-back interview, I caught up with Richmond party scene vets Hip Hop Henry and Billy Crystal Fingers about their weekly Wednesday night event, Acid's Groove at Get Tight Lounge. They discuss the origins of the name, their love for acid jazz and rare...
Thursday, 3/1 No BS! Brass Band @ Balliceaux 10pm. 21+ Thursday, 3/1 No BS! Brass Band @ Balliceaux 10pm. 21+ Thursday, 3/1 Steve Smith & Hard Road @ Ashland Coffee & Tea 8pm. Thursday, 3/1 Nelly Kate (LP Release)(Pictured above), Diamond Center, SoftSpot, The Pharmacy @ Strange Matter 10pm. Thursday, 3/1 Creepoid, Worn In Red (pictured above by...
The name Nelly Kate has been on the tips of everyone’s tongues for close to a year now. A debut show at Sprout set everything in motion, and the future has been bright ever since. Ish Ish, her sophomore full-length, is a dynamic record full of lush soundscapes that Kate achieves remarkably. She unveils her latest work with an incredible...
On March 6th, 2012, CMLK and SHHO are bringing Oakland's Main Attrakionz to Richmond to preform live at Strange Matter. On March 6th, 2012, CMLK and SHHO are bringing Oakland's Main Attrakionz to Richmond to preform live at Strange Matter. The duo, consisting of Mondre M.A.N. and Squadda B, are hitting the top of the DIY rap scene and working...
Hey folks, here's a brand new video from Richmond's favorite pop/classical hybrid quartet, Goldrush! Hey folks, here's a brand new video from Richmond's favorite pop/classical hybrid quartet, Goldrush! The song, "It's Too Late," comes from their EP We Don't Have To Worry, which was released last year. It features an upbeat verse with a catchy...
Liberteer – Better To Die On Your Feet Than Live On Your Knees (Relapse Records) In his book A Language Older Than Words, environmentalist Derrick Jensen writes "every morning when I awake I ask myself whether I should write or blow up a dam. I tell myself I should keep writing, though I'm not sure that's right." This idea of a creative act as a...
Radio Rubber Room #51 features an interview with Brother Bill. The show feels like an informal casual conversation with a bit of madness (the good kind) thrown in, making for an easy listen. Along with Brother Bill’s music (played live) we also hear tracks from The Trillions, The Dream Machine, Peoples Blues of Richmond (PBR), Muelle,...
It's been 6 years since pioneering 90s experimental electronic artists Mouse on Mars released their last studio album, Varcharz. It's been 6 years since pioneering 90s experimental electronic artists Mouse on Mars released their last studio album, Varcharz. Finding a new label to call home, Mouse on Mars has returned with their 11th full length...
Mates Of State, Sean Bones, Canary Oh Canary Monday, February 20 at The Canal Club When The Canal Club hosts shows of this caliber, the results are impressive, to say the least. It provides a better understanding of the space, and helps to showcase that it may be slightly underutilized. Some prime examples of shows that made this clear are...
From Seattle, WA, Blue Sky Black Death is an instrumental production duo that consists of Kingston (Kingston Maguire) and Young God (Ian Taggart). An underrated production team, Blue Sky Black Death nonetheless have a large cult following. They focus their efforts on merging traditional Hip Hop elements with an experimental ambiance that includes...
