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REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With Vagabond Stories

If we were to describe The Vagabond Stories as being a rock and roll band with a distinct literary aura surrounding them, coursing through them, and centering them like the drum-beats that center their magnificent songs… we could be accused of damning with faint...

RVA Mag Presents: Local Shows 8/31-9/2

Friday, 8/31: O'Death (pictured above), Canary Oh Canary, Cardinal Compass @ Strange Matter 10PM Friday, 8/31: O'Death (pictured above), Canary Oh Canary, Cardinal Compass @ Strange Matter 10PM Friday, 8/31: The Killing Daylights @ Sharky's (West End) - 9PM Friday,...

SUNDAY: Goldrush Record Release Show At The Camel!

Well everyone, we've been talking about it for quite a while now, and the time has finally come--Goldrush's contribution to the Making Moves vinyl 7 inch single series, curated by Motion City Soundtrack and released by MAD Dragon Records, has finally hit the streets!...

FRIDAY: Back To School Brass Bash W/No BS! Brass Band At The Camel!

School is back in session and it's time for everyone to hit the books once again, but before we all settle down to a quiet, studious fall semester, No BS! Brass Band is kicking off Labor Day weekend with one last summertime party! School is back in session and it's...

SHOW REVIEW: Lightning Bolt

Lightning Bolt, Buck Gooter, Dumb Waiter, Navi Wednesday, August 22 at Gallery 5 An evening at Gallery 5 is often a raucous one. Last Wednesday's performance by Lightning Bolt was no exception. Lightning Bolt, Buck Gooter, Dumb Waiter, Navi Wednesday, August 22 at...

DAILY FIX: Hex Machine, “Chub”

Here it is, folks, the new video from RVA noise-rock auteurs Hex Machine! Yes, it's true--a few months ago, I presented you guys with a new Hex Machine video that was basically just an album cover floating overtop of an abstract background while a song plays. And I'm...

Lolling About In The Hot Sun: Oderus Urungus At The GWAR-B-Q

On Saturday, August 18th, Oderus Urungus of GWAR reserved a special VIP pavilion at the GWAR-B-Q at Hadad's lake. In the heat of the day, Oderus sweated, took pictures with, and greeted many VIPers and press. On Saturday, August 18th, Oderus Urungus of GWAR reserved a...

DAILY RECORD: The Guns

The Guns – The Guns (Smog Veil Records) There's been something of a cottage industry built up in recent years around the unearthing of long-lost pieces of hardcore's distant history. It's easy to see the appeal – the genre's early years are one of the last solid...

One Way Richmond’s Show Picks 2/17-2/19

Friday, 2/17 2nd Annual Bob Marley Celebration featuring Ras Puma (pictured above), Stable Roots, Kenyatta Hill, Antero, Crucial Elements, DJ Ricohet Red @ Canal Club 8pm. Friday, 2/17 2nd Annual Bob Marley Celebration featuring Ras Puma (pictured above), Stable Roots, Kenyatta Hill, Antero, Crucial Elements, DJ Ricohet Red @ Canal Club 8pm....

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Red Bull Music Academy: Washington, DC Session

The Red Bull Music Academy is a world-traveling series of music workshops and festivals: a platform for those who shape our musical future. Two groups of 30 selected participants - producers, vocalists, DJs, instrumentalists, and all-round musical mavericks from all around the globe - come together in a new city each year for two weeks worth of...

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FRIDAY: Tonie Joy & Slow Bull at Strange Matter

Singer/guitarist Tonie Joy is a Baltimore music legend, having begun his career 25 years ago with the formation of Moss Icon. That group started out at the tail end of the first wave of American hardcore, but had soon branched out siginficantly from the restrictive boundaries of that genre, mixing Joy's complex single-note guitar riffs with...

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BOUNCE 45 DJNugen “NYE PROMO” [PODCAST]

Marv's back with us, this mix is a nice hype mix from NYE. As always Marvin puts his all into it with lots of amazing heart felt deep and dirty bangers! Marv's back with us, this mix is a nice hype mix from NYE. As always Marvin puts his all into it with lots of amazing heart felt deep and dirty bangers! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO ---> BOUNCE 45...

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Bop Alloy, Luggage, Ohbliv & Ahnnu @ The Camel

On Thursday, February 16th, 2012 international recording artists Bop Alloy (Substantial & Marcus D) are performing LIVE at The Camel, on tour in support of their debut album, Substantial & Marcus D are Bop Alloy. DMV area rapper Substantial, known for his recordings with legendary producer Nujabes, delivers smooth lyrics over the production of...

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CONTEST: Fatboy Slim @ 9:30 Club

We are bouncing out of our seats after the announcement that pioneering dance phenomenon, Fatboy Slim will play an intimate club gig at everyone's favorite DC venue, the 9:30 Club! The electronic producer, whose music videos are symbolic of the 'good ol' MTV days' is set to invade the Washington, DC area in late March and we want you to be there!...

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DAILY RECORD: Candy Hearts

Candy Hearts - Everything's Amazing And Nobody's Happy (Kind Of Like Records) Let me start out by saying that any band who name their album after a quote from the brilliant comedian Louis CK wins major points from me. Before I ever listened to this album, I was predisposed toward liking it. And yet, even though I'd had my expectations raised by...

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WEDNESDAY: Gypsy Healers, The Kindling Kind & The Dream Machine

Last Wednesday, The Tungs joined The Dream Machine at The Republic and sonic-boomed for all in attendance. Hot off the UTR, Ink presses, The Dream Machine gave out several fresh tee's to wanting fans that came out in support of their new weekly gig. This week, Gypsy Healers and The Kindling Kind will be sharing the stage with Dream Machine and...

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DAILY RECORD: Vermapyre/Ides Of Gemini

Vermapyre/Ides Of Gemini – split LP (Magic Bullet Records) The problem with split records is that, no matter how good the bands involved may be, one side tends to outdo the other. It's rare enough to find a split between two good bands, and exceedingly so to find one where both sides end up getting the same amount of play. Vermapyre/Ides Of...

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