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RVA No. 9: A Life Once Lost

Philadelphia metalcore veterans A Life Once Lost have been making heavy, powerful music for over a decade now. They released five albums in the previous decade, each representing a stylistic growth and maturation. Since Iron Gag was released in 2007, though, A Life...

RVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 8/3-8/5

Friday, August 3: Electronica Weekly presents Gent & Jawns, M.A.S.S Fx, MaMMaLs, Beat Down The Kid @ Kingdom 9 PM Friday, August 3: Electronica Weekly presents Gent & Jawns, M.A.S.S Fx, MaMMaLs, Beat Down The Kid @ Kingdom 9 PM Friday, August 3: 12 Stones, Blameshift,...

UPDATE: Randy Blythe Is Free!

Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe, who was arrested earlier this summer in Prague, will be returning home. Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe, who was arrested earlier this summer in Prague, will be returning home. Blythe remains under investigation in relation to the...

DAILY FIX: Gent & Jawns “Holler”

Put out by Mad Decent, tag-team duo Gent & Jawns have posted their first vid and all new material to match. Needless to say its dope and big step up all around. Make sure and check it after the break.... Put out by Mad Decent, tag-team duo Gent & Jawns have posted...

PODCAST: Anthony Nesossis

Born in Panama and based in Richmond, Virginia, Anthony Nesossis (pronounced Knee-so-sis) is an artistic visionary with an ear for the auditory. Born in Panama and based in Richmond, Virginia, Anthony Nesossis (pronounced Knee-so-sis) is an artistic visionary with an...

WRIR And The Commonwealth Of Notions Presents: Volume Two

Todd Raviotta is one of my greatest collaborators. With my articles in RVA Magazine, I’ve been fortunate to have Raviotta as one of the regular photographers that I get to work with. When I began assembling all of the details for my fundraising event this year, I knew...

DAILY FIX: Laetitia Sadier, “The Rule Of The Game”

In the new issue of our magazine, we told you about how good Silencio, the latest solo album from Stereolab vocalist Laetitia Sadier, is. Now here's further evidence--the video for the album's leadoff single, "The Rule Of The Game." In the new issue of our magazine,...

RVA No. 9: Soulpower

For years, Soulpower has been the most popular rare soul and funk dance party in town – and it is one of only two parties of its kind in Virginia. Every third Saturday of the month at Balliceaux, hosts Mr. Felty and DJ Pari spin original vinyl 45s – bringing back the...

The Trillions At The Camel

This past Sunday, RVA indie rockers The Trillions played a great set at the Camel, and photographer extraordinaire Todd Raviotta was on the scene. He brought us back some great evidence of how much fun the night was, in the form of the photographs and videos below. This past Sunday, RVA indie rockers The Trillions played a great set at the Camel,...

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SATURDAY: Post Traumatic Fresh 8 At The Camel!

That's right everyone, school is back in session and it's time for the local hip-hop scene to kick off 2012 in fine fashion! To that end, Slapdash and The Respectables present Post Traumatic Fresh 8, a mega-event scheduled to last all evening long and well into the wee hours of the next day. That's right everyone, school is back in session and...

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DAILY FIX: Mix Breed (Charles Diamond), “Where I am”

Here's a local video that I really liked by Charles Diamond, off of the album Coolest in America by Mix Breed Entertainment. The sample is so low key that it makes me daydream while I am typing. Keep an eye out for this dude and his crew. Here's a local video that I really liked by Charles Diamond, off of the album Coolest in America by Mix Breed...

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Cobra Krames & WC KIDS, “New York Club Vol 2”

We've got to give props to our homies in NYC killing it. - Tony CLICK HERE TO LISTEN We've got to give props to our homies in NYC killing it. - Tony CLICK HERE TO LISTEN New York Club Vol 2, the 9th commercial release on Gold Whistle, is a Vegas style buffet of club music, giving the listener a taste of all things booty. Infectious horns, nu-rave...

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DAILY FIX: Lightfoot, “1963”

Lightfoot, a group fronted by recent Richmond transplant Jessica Louise Dye, just released a charming video filmed here in Richmond for their song "1963," which is from their soon-to-be-released EP Scarlet Sails. The video, in which Jessica roams around Richmond on an impromptu scavenger hunt, features some great local sights, from scenes shot...

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SUNDAY: Richmond Music Review #3 At The Tobacco Company

That's right, it's time for round 3! The third installment in our monthly showcase of local talent is being held this Sunday at The Tobacco Company in historic Shockoe Slip. This is a non-competitive evening of music and fun--no battles, just a great way to check out a whole bunch of excellent Richmond-based music in one place. On the bill for...

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PODCAST: BOUNCE 41 – REINHOLD, “Bass Driven”

I'm very excited to be getting out a new mix, finally! It's been a busy year, and I have been playing gigs and helping to produce and push events. So it's good to finally lay down a mix and get the creative juices flowing. This past year has also seen me really getting into bass-driven beats from multiple genres. I'm finding amazing new producers...

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SHOW REVIEW: Cory Smoot Memorial

Mensrea, Cannabis Corpse, Antietam 1862, Dave Brockie Experience, Throne From Royalty, Make Like Murder Saturday, January 7 at the Canal Club A show like this is sure not just to bring kids to the pit, rather to kick their doors down, put em in a chokehold, and drag them to Canal Club to see this show. If I remember correctly I only paid ten...

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FRIDAY: Evidence Of Dilated Peoples At the Canal Club!

Legendary Los Angeles rapper Evidence is probably best known for his work with the excellent hip-hop group Dilated Peoples, but he also has a thriving solo career. His second solo album, Cats And Dogs (a reference to his nickname of "The Weatherman," which was also the name of his first solo LP), dropped back in September on Rhymesayers...

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