A bit of Richmond music news making national headlines this morning. Music fans in Richmond, and we at the mag, have a well-documented love for Lucy Dacus, a homegrown talent. But apparently, she shares no love for former President Barak Obama. Each summer, the former...
Beach Fossils - Beach Fossils (Captured Tracks) This isn't bad, per se; I really like the lo-fi minimalist indie-pop style Beach Fossils are exploring, and they do have a few really great melodies. Nonetheless, there's not enough variety to hold my interest over the entire album. Try changing the tempo once in a while, guys! Adam Franklin And The...
Craig Snow has lived in Richmond for most of his life. He’s played music around the city for much of the past decade, and he’s frequented all of the major venues. Lately, however, on account of the miserable state of the economy, and people’s wallets among other things, Craig has been promoting house shows under the name Underground RVA in an...
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Sea Of Bees – Songs For The Ravens (Crossbill Records) The first term that comes to mind when listening to Songs For the Ravens, the most recent full-length for Sea Of Bees, is “easy”. This word can be related to the album in different ways depending upon the general listening persuasions of each individual listener. For a fan of atmospheric,...
The above information is from DJ RNS. To check out more go to the website www.djrns.com If you would like to be featured on RVA RADIO - contact us at hello@rvamag.com. CLICK HERE FOR THE PODCAST Iregula Hip-Hop dance fusion conveys brand new ‘State of Mine’ Hip-hop has reached a new level of art for the masses. The trance theatrical is unguarded...
Tame Impala - Innerspeaker (Modular) The way Tame Impala mix fuzzy psychedelic shoegaze with a charming pop sensibility makes me think of The Boo Radleys, but I know everyone's forgotten that band by now, so I'll point to The Flaming Lips, Dungen, and Brian Jonestown Massacre instead. If you dig those bands, you'll want this. Pete Francis - The...
The following short interview is via Winnipeg's Uptown Magazine. Barnett reps the scene here in Richmond, VA. KEEPING IT REAL Strike Anywhere frontman Thomas Barnett sounds off on Richmond, Va.’s hardcore scene and making the jump to the majors. by Jared Story Keeping it real, Richmond, Va.’s Strike Anywhere keeps its tune-length in the one- to...
The Henry Clay People - Somewhere On The Golden Coast (TBD Records) Not much new here--these guys mostly remind me of The Hold Steady, but with prettier vocals. But that's not to say they're bad. In fact, they've got some pretty great singalong anthems here. The Henry Clay People put the emphasis on songcraft, and it pays off big time. Landmine...
Thou – Baton Rouge, You Have Much To Answer For (Robotic Empire) There are albums in which the understanding of a single, unifying element is the key to grasping the totality of the music contained therein – a sort of Rosetta Stone which helps give some insight into the artist’s creative process and can render the arcane relatable. When listening...
