As Shockoe Bottom has continued to be ground zero for unmanaged nightlife, armed youth, and disappearing oversight business owners and community leaders warn that Richmond’s failure to act isn’t just bad policy, it’s a dangerous gamble with the city’s future....
Chris Visions has been on our radar for a while; this VCU alumnus has done some incredible artwork lately, from his illustrations for James Wayland's Trailer Park Trash & Vampires to his recent cover for Adventure Time #19. Now he's about to introduce the world to what might be his best work yet: his new ongoing comic series, Dead Letters, the...
You woke up late as usual given that the night before was the first gathering before the battles. The stale smell of fire, smoke, and beer and recalling that yes, someone did in fact throw a couch in the fire during the night of chaos; which is where embers met your shirt and left holes lingering. It’s chill, you didn’t like that shirt anyways....
With what appears to be a lot less fan fare this year, Google's 2014 April fools joke (at least one of them) is incredibly awesome if you're a giant nerd. With what appears to be a lot less fan fare this year, Google's 2014 April fools joke (at least one of them) is incredibly awesome if you're a giant nerd. The Google Maps Pokemon Challenge is...
Much like spring weather, Slaughterama, the annual bike event thrown by local bike club the Cutthroats happen this weekend and slipped away just as quick. The terrible weather might have deterred some from coming out, but nothing says Slaughterama like a mixture of mud, beer, sweat and blood, all of which permeated most of those in attendance...
LATE NIGHT RADIO LATE NIGHT RADIO Hustling to make his mark in Denver, Colorado’s electronic music melting pot, Late Night Radio is earning the respect of fans and peers alike through prolific production, innovative experimentation, and a dogged dedication to the craft. Alex Medellin has put in his time in the industry, coming up in Texas and...
Welcome to the second EQ Presents Stay Tuned. Welcome to the second EQ Presents Stay Tuned. In case you aren't familiar, EQ Produktions is a Richmond, VA based promotional and production company that brings a fusion of both jam and electronica music together for your enjoyment! Over the next few weeks we will highlight some of EQ Produktions'...
Official Statement from GWAR Management GWAR manager Jack Flanagan released a statement confirming the passing of Dave Brockie, the band’s founder and frontman, known for his onstage persona Oderus Urungus. "It is with a saddened heart that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR, passed away at...
That new Pharrell single, "Happy," sure is a lot of fun, right? So much fun, apparently, that all of RVA had to get into the act in this new video from local production company JI Live. Featuring everybody from Mayor Dwight C. Jones to legendary muralist Ed Trask, plus the NBC 12 news crew, the VCU Rams mascot, and a whole lot of other people...
Andrew Brearley, AKA Cermakk, and recording artist Benjamin will be playing at Balliceaux’s Body Talk on Saturday, March 15 at 10:30pm. Andrew Brearley, AKA Cermakk, and recording artist Benjamin will be playing at Balliceaux’s Body Talk on Saturday, March 15 at 10:30pm. Along with his wife, Brearley is the cofounder of Cherries Records, a...
