As we coast into the NYE weekend, let’s ask a question. Flashback to 2007: our magazine ignited Carytown with back to back DIY New Year’s parties that became a part of the city history. It was super fun. This celebration continued for a few more years, even as we...
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 CLICK HERE FOR THE PODCAST We hope you will enjoy the second volume of The Blue Note Story, a Midnight Soulstice series about the greatest Jazz...
The energetic post-hardcore stylings of Flechette have taken the Richmond scene by storm over the past year or so, but the members of this relatively young band have been around for quite a while. Featuring former members of Resonance, Permanent, Field Day, Tarpit, The Two Funerals, and quite a few other bands, Flechette is an attempt by all...
Arctic Monkeys, Smith Westerns Saturday, October 15 at Rams Head Live, Baltimore MD This was my third time seeing Arctic Monkeys live. The first time, I was attending as a casual fan. The show was at Baltimore’s Rams Head Live where the Sheffield band was touring their third LP, Humbug. A step away from the bop-along indie rock of their debut...
Zola Jesus – Conatus (Sacred Bones Records) As twenty years have come and gone since the close of the 1980s, it's interesting to see the permutations of that decade's culture that have continued to resonate, and how each has managed to evolve, bearing less similarity to its initial form with each passing year. Social conservatism has fallen in...
Monday 11/7 Misfits (pictured above), Juicehead, Far Beyond the Valley, Point Blank, Cimmerian, The Loathed, Good Mourning Dolly @ Kingdom 5pm. All ages. Monday, 11/7 Scott “Wino” Weinrich (acoustic), Premonition 13 (pictured above), the Gates of Slumber, Windhand @ Strange Matter 8pm. Monday, 11/7 Shy Low (pictured above), Ladies Auxillary, And...
Update: According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, an autopsy revealed that Cory Smoot died from a coronary artery thrombosis, brought on by his pre-existing coronary artery disease. The medical examiner found no evidence of drugs or alcohol in his system, concluding that Smoot's death was due to natural causes. The Richmond music...
Having only recently formed, Richmond-based death-metal quintet Crop Circles hasn’t traveled far outside of their hometown of Richmond, VA just yet, but their balls-to-the-wall live performances are already making a splash within their local scene. The group recently recorded a demo, now available online, and plans for future touring are in the...
REBEL continues to rock your First Friday with DJ Doddie and Long Jawns representing the Audio Ammo Crew. Guaranteed bass and then some. Don't miss out! WHO: Long Jawns and DJ Doddie WHAT: RVA Presents REBEL WHEN: Friday, November 4th 2011, 10PM WHERE: Republic REBEL continues to rock your First Friday with DJ Doddie and Long Jawns representing...
Erkin Koray – Meçhul: Singles & Rarities (Sublime Frequencies Records) In the history of rock and roll, there are some milestones that are referenced often enough that they become cliché: one could call to mind Elvis on Ed Sullivan's show, Woodstock, Altamont, the last Sex Pistols performance, or any number of other moments. Their tendrils of...
