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...
Monday, 1/23 Future Islands (pictured above), Canary Oh Canary, Ed Schraders Music Beat @ The Camel 8pm. Monday, 1/23 Future Islands (pictured above), Canary Oh Canary, Ed Schraders Music Beat @ The Camel 8pm. Monday, 1/23 Lazy Magnet, Noise Nomads, Mutwawa, Flesh Control (photo by Tony Lynch), Twilight Memories of the Three Suns @ Strange Matter...
Future Islands - On The Water (Thrill Jockey) The latest from this Baltimore trio has a dark, stately feel that does an excellent job of evoking nights spent on the sea, and long lonely periods away from loved ones. They do this through instrumentation that is equally reminiscent of turn-of-the-80s David Bowie and late-80s Leonard Cohen. Future...
Besides being pissed off at Congress for SOPA and PIPA with everyone else who suddenly seems to care about the bills, I guess you could say it was a bit of a slow week in regards to EDM news. Maybe it’s just because the last few weeks have spoiled us, who knows. Regardless, new hot shit is constantly getting dropped for us. Besides being pissed...
At one point, we were certain to crown the recent album by Gnod – InGnodWeTrust – as our absolute favorite of the year. Consisting of two stupefyingly brilliant, towering tracks of utter madness, InGnodWeTrust immediately captured our full attention and refused to give it back. But then something unexpected happened. Gnod released Chaudelande...
There were days when it was comforting to find Nate Rappole at practically every street corner. Whether this was on a weekend in Carytown outside Plan 9 or camped out on the First Friday Artwalk, the unique mastery of Gull was witnessed by all. There were days when it was comforting to find Nate Rappole at practically every street corner. Whether...
With another standout year for music under our belt, we thought we'd sit down and ask what two music writers thought of the upcoming year, and more particularly, who they thought we should keep an eye on in 2012. With another standout year for music under our belt, we thought we'd sit down and ask what two music writers thought of the upcoming...
Midnight Soulstice is a Richmond Soul and Funk radio show, hosted by Mr. Felty & DJ Pari, featuring guest artists and DJs.The show airs every Friday from 11pm-1am EST. Listen live at 97.3fm or WRIR.org Midnight Soulstice is a Richmond Soul and Funk radio show, hosted by Mr. Felty & DJ Pari, featuring guest artists and DJs.The show airs every...
Todd Raviotta was busy this past weekend. In addition to capturing some great images and footage of The Trillions at the Camel on Sunday, he was also at the Black Girls CD release party, which happened at The Camel the night before. He hooked us up with a plethora of great images, as well as one truly unforgettable video. Read on! Todd Raviotta...
Thursday, 1/19 The Milkstains, Fire Bison (pictured above), Tideland @ The Nile Ethiopian 10pm. Thursday, 1/19 The Milkstains, Fire Bison (pictured above), Tideland @ The Nile Ethiopian 10pm. Thursday, 1/19 Sindustry featuring Notorious Nino (photo by Buddha G) – (house), Jmungz – (electro), Ill Omen – (drum & bass) @ Synergy (11 South 12th St. –...
