In this exploration of Richmond’s musical identity, we delve into the city’s thriving underground scene, where the echoes of rebellion and authenticity ring loud. From the gritty DIY ethos of Punk to the enigmatic allure of Black Metal, Richmond’s musical spirit...
Much has already been said about the death of Amy Winehouse this weekend at the age of 27, not all of it respectful. What gets lost amongst a lot of this talk is any discussion of the reason we all knew who she was in the first place--that incredible voice she had. Her only mature full-length release, 2006's Back To Black, was a masterpiece of...
The first time Ceschi came to Richmond he showed up to a backyard barbecue on Labor Day with just an acoustic guitar, his voice rich with bravado and something this city had never heard before. Switching seamlessly between folk tunes and fast, chopping raps, Ceschi always demonstrates enormous dexterity in his performances, never short on...
Okkervil River - I Am Very Far (Jagjaguwar) There are several obstacles that prevent me from easily reviewing a new Okkervil River record. It’s not as simple as them being in my top ten favorite contemporary recording artists. It’s not a jaded relationship where I used to absolutely adore the group and feel their current output doesn’t do their...
It’s summertime and the dying’s easy – or such is the vibe when listening (repeatedly) to the strange, superb new album from Geist and The Sacred Ensemble, entitled In Search of Fabled Lands. As a largely acoustic musical meditation on death and rebirth (various deaths and various rebirths, real and imagined, physical and psychological, to these...
New joint from Luggage shot in downtown staple Strange Matter. Look for them at the RVA Music Fest coming up. New joint from Luggage shot in downtown staple Strange Matter. Look for them at the RVA Music Fest coming up.
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....
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.
"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...
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...