Local hotshots VV just went on an extensive tour and have released some new music, so CJ Payne thought it was time to sit back down with the band and pick their brains about the state of the RVA music scene, how it has changed, and how they have adapted. CJ PAYNE: So...
Everyone who is interested in the goings-on in Richmond hip-hop should check out BET's 106th & Park on July 13, as local artist Ms. Proper will be making an appearance on the show as part of Wild Out Wednesday. The appearance comes hot on the heels of Ms. Proper's latest release, the No Days Off mixtape, which dropped at the end of last week and...
In this weeks episode Matt Hughes and Steve Owen from Silo Effect joined us in-studio to talk about their music, play some tunes and indulge in some good old fashioned goofing off. In this weeks episode Matt Hughes and Steve Owen from Silo Effect joined us in-studio to talk about their music, play some tunes and indulge in some good old fashioned...
Amebix – Knights Of The Black Sun (Profane Existence Records) One of the most terrifying moments for any music writer comes when staring down a new release by a well-loved veteran band. Will they still have their initial spark? Will they have softened? Sold out? Turned into a pale shadow of their older selves? All valid questions, and...
Wondering what happened to Aesop Rock since he dropped None Shall Pass back in '07? I was wondering myself, and after further investigation I was excited to find this little gem to share with you. Hail Mary Mallon is a super group comprised of Rob Sonic (of Sonic Sum), DJ BIG WIZ & Aesop Rock. The albums titled Are You Going To Eat That? and I'm...
7/7 Birdlips, Black Girls, The Trillions (pictured above by Todd Raviotta), The Sour Notes, Elaine Greer and Friends @ Strange Matter 8pm. 7/7 PUSH feat. Place 42 (pictured above), Joanna O, Ruckus, Jesse Split, Tony Day, Tyke (spinning D&B, house, old school, breaks, etc.) @ Godfrey’s 10pm. 18+ 7/7 Agronomy with Marty McCavitt, Paul Watson...
In Flames - Sounds Of A Playground Fading (Century Media) Ever since hearing Illud Divinum Insanus, the mostly-awful new Morbid Angel release, I have been afraid to listen to the new In Flames album. I have always liked Morbid Angel, but since they never ranked as one of my absolute top favorite bands, I found their newest stuff to be amusing and...
Emcee Sick of Pseudo Slang with Trucker Stroe for this Daily Fix. "Cool Letter Man" is a smooth cerebral video voyage from Buffalo NY's own and FatBeats Representatives Pseudo Slang. Lyrics by Emcee Sick & From Written and produced by Trucker Stroe Camera and editing by Arvid Wuensch Available on a single 7" or as digital file Label: ThinkLoud...
Grown Ass Men – Too Old To Die Young (grownassmen.bandcamp.com) A casual observer could be forgiven for mistaking punk rock for a young person's endeavor. Even a look at the band names would seem to bear this out: Youth Of Today, Youth Brigade (both of 'em), Youth Korps, Wasted Youth, Reagan Youth, etc. Many people find the music's anger, volume,...
7/5 Ringo Deathstarr (pictured above), Head Molt, Pregnant Spore, Winter Ritual @ Sprout 10pm. 7/5 Syndrome, Kromosom, Aghast, Lost Tribe (photo by Sarja Hasan), Black Age @ Strange Matter 10pm. 7/5 Cut Copy (photo by Justin Anden), Delicate Steve @ The National 7pm. All ages. 7/6 Fort Wilson Riot (pictured above), Baby Help Me Forget, Maltese @...
