Richmond’s First Friday in October is far more than just an entry in the social calendar; it's an event that encapsulates the very ethos of the city. As the colors of fall unfurl across Virginia’s capital, Broad Street turns into a swirling kaleidoscope of arts,...
Saturday, December 11 brings Ghost Of Pop 6 to Gallery 5 (200 W. Marshall St). This year's edition will feature performances by Young Adult Fiction, Orioles, Rocktopussy, The Trillions, Fuzzy Baby, Prabir/Goldrush, and David Shultz and the Skyline, all for only $5. This show is a perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with all the great...
My Chemical Romance - Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (Reprise) My Chemical Romance has parted ways with the monochromatic, dark parade and are now neon-colored outlaws on their fourth studio album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. Danger Days is part of an entire epic adventure set in 2019. The Killjoys...
12/2 Lazer Sword, Audio Ammo DJs (DJ Doddie of AA pictured atop) @ Canal Club 10pm. 12/2 Lazer Sword, Audio Ammo DJs (DJ Doddie of AA pictured atop) @ Canal Club 10pm. 12/2 Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe @ The Camel 7pm. 12/2 Former Champions @ City Dogs (The Fan) 10pm. free. 12/3 Herschel Stratego, The Diamond Center (pictured above--playing a...
April Winchell Oh yes, April Winchell. How I love her so. If it were not for her, I would never have heard the Kentucky Fried Chicken Employee Training Tapes from the 70’s, Barry White cussing his way through an ill-fated recording session, a bevy of truly terrifying Christian recordings, or the lost (for good reason) Prince-produced Kim Basinger...
Richmond melodic/emotional punk rockers The Riot Before have released a new video for "Backstage Rooms," from their latest album Rebellion (Paper And Plastick). It's an excellent midtempo tune with a yearning, emotional chorus that should appeal to fans of Against Me and Jawbreaker. The video, directed by Lucas Krost, was shot right here in...
Wiz Khalifa with Big K.R.I.T. Wednesday, November 17 at The National For the second time this season, Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T. and their WAKEN BAKEN tour have come through RVA to a sell out crowd. This time they were at The National, with a crowd almost twice as large as before. This show was not much more than a larger-scale repeat of the last...
Wipers – Out Takes (Zeno Records) First and foremost, I would like to say that the Wipers are one of my all-time favorite bands. Albums like Over The Edge and Youth Of America are absolutely perfect releases that combine morose punk energy with a reverence for rock and roll’s history and a penchant for experimentation rarely found in their...
Since their critically acclaimed release Lord Willin back in 2002, the Clipse have been recognized by fans and artists alike as one of the most venerable duos in the industry. The "industry" itself, though, has not always been so kind. Label problems from early on, and being labeled “coke rap,” did not help the grit-laced brothers. They have had...
On the 20th of November the Audio Ammo Crew brought down Chicago's Willy Joy for it's monthly rager known as Brain Drain. The Hat Factory quickly filled up and the dudes kept the crowd moving until security was kicking them out at the end of the night. Heavy Bass Champ Willy Joy was gladly welcomed as he played banger after banger amongst a sea...
