A musical based on Pharrell Williams' childhood is set to be filmed in Richmond. It's a coming-of-age story set in 1977 Virginia Beach, drawing from Williams' upbringing in the Atlantis Apartments. Williams will produce, and Michel Gondry, known for Eternal Sunshine...
It is that time of the year that we as a society collectively use Saint Patrick's day as an excuse to drink Guinness and wear paddy caps. I'm not much of a hat wearer myself, but I do love Guinness and city streets closed off to listen to music while perusing artisanal markets and stalls. If you also enjoy those things, well I have got news...
Soooo Herbie Abernethy. Valient Himself, Valient Thorr. There are many things one could expect of you. HEMI engine-roaring rock and roll, spitting hot oil and sweat? Sure. Loud guitars fucking louder drums, on festival stages with the gods of American angst? Definitely. A solo album filled with cover songs ranging from Neil Diamond’s “Forever...
According to Big Fancy’s Instagram bio, they’re “kind of like a milkshake with all of your favorite things.” Sounds a bit too good to be true, but if your favorite things include smooth, sweet R&B, soul and pop sounds, you might be pleasantly surprised. Their Jan. 5 show at Gallery 5 sold me, and likely many other audience members, judging...
Thank you to everyone who participated in our voting this year. It's our first time compiling such a catalog, and it's truly been great to see the enthusiastic response with so many votes and shares. Also, we can't help but admire the incredible talent in our community. Musicians and artists are not only showcasing their own work but are also...
It's getting a little spooky around these parts. With Halloweekend, and the holiday itself, almost upon us, we're here to lay down for you the tunes to keep your partying fresh and well soundtracked. An indie group out of Boston called Palehound will be making their way down to The Broadberry for a Monday night of chilled out introspective...
No matter the tastes of music lovers in this city, there is something for everyone this week. An overwhelming amount of pop music will be passing through (and additionally is on my mind as I will talk about later), so I'll be bringing you the information on my favorite pop acts and music that are in town this this week culminating in Nashville...
It’s the early '90s. If you could push your way through the flannel and step over the many Doc Martens in the way, you’d find another musical movement. The domain of floppy middle-parted haircuts, long sleeve button-downs buttoned ALL the way up, tucked into belted acid-wash jeans, begat the alternative indie folk pop of the day. Sincere...
Jordan Reinecke, otherwise known as REIN, was supposed to meet me at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens on a beautiful late Spring Day. Earlier in the week, however, smoke came down from Canada. It was an onslaught of wildfire fumes. Due to both of us having asthma, we wound up sheltering inside Harrison Street Cafe at a small two-person table...
Hey, Richmond, ready for a shot in the arm? Well, next week, prepare for the maiden voyage of Richmond Music Week, a coordinated strike from some of the city's stalwart music institutions — HearRVA, Ignited, The Auricular, RVA Playlist, Shockoe Records, and Virginia is for Music Lovers. It's a bold move, attempting to bottle the lightning that...
