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DAILY FIX: Porter Robinson – Language

The latest from 19-year-old EDM prodigy Porter Robinson is a stellar follow-up to the last tracks we heard from his Spitfire EP. Debuting the single yesterday over at Rolling Stone, Porter explains that "There's so much spine-chilling, goosebumps-inducing music out...

RVA No. 8: Glass Cloud (Web Extra!)

[Unfortunately, due to a sudden, unexpected page-count crunch, Alexander Rose's interview with up-and-coming 757 metal band Glass Cloud had to be cut from our newest issue. It's way too good an article to just disappear, though, so we decided to present it to you in...

DAILY FIX: Black God, “Everyone’s A Friend”

Black God is the latest iteration of a Louisville hardcore supergroup who were originally known as Black Widows. After releasing one EP in 2002, the group, which teamed Endpoint/By The Grace Of God vocalist Rob Pennington with brothers Ryan and Evan Patterson of...

DAILY RECORD: Windhand

Windhand – Windhand (Forcefield Records) The year's definitely still young, but it seems like 2012 has already proven itself a great time for more traditionally-minded doom metal bands to kick out some really killer material. Between Pallbearer, Pilgrim, and the first...

All Aboard The Fantastic Voyage!

Noah Larmz, the creative force behind the iconic Fantastic Planet parties, have returned with Round 2 of their successful Fantastic Voyage boat party. This time around, I've come onboard to help recruit NYC Moombahton heavyweights Sazon Booya, who will be performing...

Radio Rubber Room EP 57, Featuring Levi’s Gene Pool

In this episode we were joined by Levi's Gene Pool. They were not as Shaun hope, a pool that you could jump into with Jeans on, but a group of talented youngsters that share the same genes. In this episode we were joined by Levi's Gene Pool. They were not as Shaun...

DAILY RECORD: Slow Machete

Slow Machete – Evening Dust Choir (self-released) It's hard not to let the circumstances regarding the creation of Evening Dust Choir, the debut release from Slow Machete, affect a judgment of the work. That the album was constructed from samples culled from field...

DAILY FIX: Plan B, “Ill Manors”

I know there are plenty of people out there who think that England's incapable of producing good hip-hop, but I'm here to tell those people they're wrong. Plan B's a UK-based rapper and actor whose new single, "Ill Manors," has been hailed by the UK's Guardian...

One Way Richmond Show Pick’s 7/21-7/24

7/21 PUSH feat. (jazzy d&b, special breaks, techno) DJ’s Nathen Elbert Dovel (pictured above), Billy Priester, Joanna O @ Godfrey’s10pm. Free before 11pm. 7/21 Frankzig, African drumming by Olumide , DJ's Eliza and Steve @ The Nile Ethiopian 10pm. 7/21 Peoples Blues of Richmond (PBR) (pictured above), Antioquia, Grease Trigger @ The Camel 9pm....

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DAILY FIX: Gordy Michael (In His Own Words)

An interview with JPS super producer Gordy Michael for Ohsoyes Radio taking you behind the scenes to see what makes An interview with JPS super producer Gordy Michael for Ohsoyes Radio taking you behind the scenes to see what makes the creative mind of Gordy Michael tick.

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RVA RADIO : ADDIS SOUL VOL. 1

"Ethiopian music in it's funkish, Afrobeat-ish days with some modern mixes and blends as how it is used today... this is Vol. 1 out of 4 parts. Stayed tuned and we will keep you dancing like your uncle from the 60's and 70's." - Africology Music CLICK HERE FOR ADDIS SOUL VOL.1 If the player doesnt work try the link ---> http://snd.sc/lZ3Ckb...

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DAILY RECORDS: White Laces, Lil Ugly Mane, Itchy Hearts

White Laces – Hands in Mexico (whitelaces.bandcamp.com) “Hands in Mexico,” the A-side of White Laces' upcoming 7 inch, is by far the group's most accessible and pop friendly release to date. The song starts with a jangly bounce and sing-along melody that recalls the surf influence of early Weezer along with their penchant for big instrumental...

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DAILY FIX: Mit Hamine Gets Harassed On WFMU

WFMU is a free-form radio station in New Jersey with a strong web presence. It's listened to by people all over the world. Perhaps that's why Zach Caron of Richmond's Mit Hamine decided to call in to Tom Scharpling's Best Show On WFMU yesterday in an attempt to promote his band's new record. The attempt backfired in spectacular fashion, resulting...

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I Swear A Lot: An Interview With Doug Benson

Within the past four years Doug Benson has released 3 comedy albums, a feature-length documentary, dozens of episodes of his acclaimed podcast, Doug Loves Movies, and toured the country an endless number of times. This summer he completes work on his next film, The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled, and releases his newest album, Potty Mouth. So maybe...

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DAILY RECORD: Dananananaykroyd

Dananananaykroyd - There Is A Way (Pizza College) Back before I ever heard Dananananaykroyd's music, I wanted to hate them. In my opinion, their self-consciously quirky name just screamed "hipster bullshit." I expected them to play the sort of music that seems like one big ironic reference, like all the crap that was coming out of Williamsburg,...

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