For those who've been following the mag coming out of the pandemic, it's no secret that we've got respect for Butcher Brown. This crew embodies much of what makes us love our city — authenticity coupled with a DIY spirit, and an unwavering love for Richmond, VA. A...
Ross Harman was one half of the indie electro-pop duo The Gaskets, who left their stamp on Richmond's music scene throughout most of the 00s with several albums' worth of great material and tons of great live shows, which inspired a rabid cult following around town. However, the band ended late last decade when singer Teddy Blanks moved to New...
So I attended Dub101 at the Canal Club about two weeks back to rage and grab an interview with the dread-rocking duo from Baltimore, Bassdread. So I attended Dub101 at the Canal Club about two weeks back to rage and grab an interview with the dread-rocking duo from Baltimore, Bassdread. When I first approached the table, early in the night, I was...
At the cusp of the New Year, one thing was certain--critics and fans alike were prepared to declare Dead Fame as one of the new Richmond bands to watch. With tunes like “Turning” and “We Can Run,” it’s easy to see why this type of excitement began to grow immediately. On Saturday, they will be celebrating the release of their debut release, the...
As part of what seems a never-ending onslaught of new Richmond bands, Hot Dolphin are the latest to show up on the radar. They will be performing their inaugural set Thursday night at Cous Cous. With a backing band composed of members from The Diamond Center and Tyrannosaurus Awesome, it should come as no surprise that Lindsey Spurrier has an ace...
Bucky Lewis is the 26 year old CEO of Worthless Junk Records. If you don’t know, Worthless Junk is basically Richmond’s indie music equivalent to the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. They are young, hot in the streets, and only getting better. Proudly displaying a roster that features NO BS! Brass Band, Black Girls, Arches, Remain, Wrist Rocket,...
Thursday, 2/23 Hot Dolphin, Blue Rajas (pictured above) @ Cous Cous 10pm. Thursday, 2/23 Hot Dolphin, Blue Rajas (pictured above) @ Cous Cous 10pm. Thursday, 2/23 The Free Rangers @ Ashland Coffee & Tea 8pm. Thursday, 2/23 The Cryptkeeper Five @ Wonderland 9pm. Thursday, 2/23 Near Earth Objects @ Crossroads (Forest Hill Ave. location) 8pm....
ASAP Rocky, Joe Threat Thursday, February 9 at The National I've been to a lot of hip hop shows in my days and I can honestly say I never know what to expect from the performer. There have been times where I have gone to a show and it has made me like the artist more, and at times it's completely turned me off. On February 9th, RVA and myself got...
Wino & Conny Ochs – Heavy Kingdom (Exile On Mainstream Records) While aesthetic evolution can prove a difficult propsition for a great majority of established artists – often seeming as if they're damned if they stay the same and doubly damned if they shift at all – Scott “Wino” Weinrich has spent three decades defying expectations and trends,...
Les La Britanica just dropped their new album, Soft Swerve, a few months ago, but they're clearly not planning to slow down in 2012, as they've already got a brand new single out. Les La Britanica just dropped their new album, Soft Swerve, a few months ago, but they're clearly not planning to slow down in 2012, as they've already got a brand new...
