I'm so excited by what's happening in the city these days it's hard for me to pay attention to anything else. I've got more all local for you on this week's edition of SOUND CHECK. Friday Booby Bash 3 comes to Gallery 5 to raise money to benefit the queer community,...
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...
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...
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...
Last Thursday night, local rapper Joe Threat opened up for A$AP Rocky at The National. Playing for a packed house of local hip-hop heads, this was his chance to blow everyone away and take things to the next level. Well, as you may have heard by now, it didn't exactly go down like that. Last Thursday night, local rapper Joe Threat opened up for...
It’s already been a tremendous year for Worthless Junk Records. With the releases of Black Girls’ new full-length, Hell Dragon, and the White Laces/Arches split seven-inch, you would think it’s about time to take a break. Think again. It’s already been a tremendous year for Worthless Junk Records. With the releases of Black Girls’ new...
Dope On Plastic got some killer pics from DUB101 RVA that happened last week. Dope On Plastic got some killer pics from DUB101 RVA that happened last week. Check the rest HERE.
Hello Handshake - Sublime Machines (hellohandshake.org) The debut album by this Charlotte, NC, sextet (a quartet at the time of recording) immediately caught my attention due to the involvement of Evan Plante, a former Richmond resident who, during his time in RVA, made an impression on the local scene with his bands Forcefedglass and Light The...
Monday, 2/13 The Inflatables @ The Camel 9pm. Monday, 2/13 The Inflatables @ The Camel 9pm. Monday, 2/13 Magnus Music Presents: This Will Destroy You (pictured above), Mountains, Amen Dunes, Historic @ The Southern 7:30pm. (103 South 1st St., Charlottesville, VA / 1 434.977.5590 – call first possible sellout) Tuesday, 2/14 WRIR Black Valentine's...
Knife Party is set to take over the world in 2012. The "seizure music" duo witll be gracing thousands of fans in Miami at UItra, including myself, with their presence before hopefully launching a full US tour schedule. Knife Party is set to take over the world in 2012. The "seizure music" duo witll be gracing thousands of fans in Miami at UItra,...
