Let’s be honest: most local summer music guides read like they were written by someone who’s never been to a show. A few safe headliners. Maybe a festival or two. So we made our own and put it all in one place for easy reference. This is RVA Magazine’s...
Lucy Dacus is probably more intimidating than any other artist I’ve covered. Not because of Lucy herself--the 20-year-old singer-songwriter perfectly exhibits every quality one craves in a musician: she’s gracious, witty, earnest, sociable, and so humble that it makes your admiration soar. She’s more interested in fervently discussing Bernie...
You don't need money, you don't need fame, you don't even need a credit card to ride this train. The music was free to all on this night last October at The Camel as Jet Trails Media celebrated its official launch party. And what a launch it was, with Lucy Dacus, Bandrew, Jouwala Collective, and Dalton Dash.. Music started at nine, so when I...
The mighty and prolific Tim Kasher of The Good Life (also that band you may of heard of Cursive) has just started a late summer/fall tour to help promo The mighty and prolific Tim Kasher of The Good Life (also that band you may of heard of Cursive) has just started a late summer/fall tour to help promote their new album Everybody’s Coming Down...
The Screaming Females made a hilarious splash earlier this year when they covered Taylor Swifts "Shake it off." The Screaming Females made a hilarious splash earlier this year when they covered Taylor Swifts "Shake it off." Those familiar with the New Brunswick, NJ, based punk/arena rockers shouldn't be surprised when lead singer Marissa...
This Friday, singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon will return to The National to showcase his most recent endeavor a This Friday, singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon will return to The National to showcase his most recent endeavor and hopefully revisit some old favorites. The now 32-year-old has started a new chapter in his life, becoming a father, and...
In early 2013, after much internal debate, Kevin Devine started a Kickstarter project to fund the recording of his seventh solo album. The project vastly exceeded its $50,000 goal, raising a robust $115,000 due to the support and good faith of his fans and fellow admirers. In early 2013, after much internal debate, Kevin Devine started a...
If you happened to walk by The National last Wednesday here in our great Capital City of Richmond, Virginia, you’d have noticed something not so out of the ordinary but very wonderful happening. If you happened to walk by The National last Wednesday here in our great Capital City of Richmond, Virginia, you’d have noticed something not so out of...
Four years ago I announced on my college radio show that First Aid Kit would soon slowly be taking over the world. Four years ago I announced on my college radio show that First Aid Kit would soon slowly be taking over the world. While I didn’t exactly think it was true, I sure as hell meant it. The idea of two Swedish sisters in the midst of...
Last week was a double kicker for Diamond Youth, the Baltimore-based alternative rock band. Their new EP, Shake, was released on Tuesday the 4th by Topshelf Records, and they started their tour with Turnstile, Turnover, Blind Justice, and Angel Du$t the next day at Strange Matter. Like their other albums, Shake is far from disappointing. With its...
