The more I sat with this album, the more the title started to hit different. Pigs can’t fly, and Northside kids aren’t supposed to either. That’s the lie they grow up hearing. It echoes in the way just surviving gets mistaken for success. Don’t aim too high. Don’t...
While the titles of writer, actor, and comedian are certainly fitting for L.A. based entertainer Duncan Trussell, it’s necessary to include his lesser known but still impressive titles as podcast host, spiritual guru, and rogue philosopher to give the full picture of his talent. While the titles of writer, actor, and comedian are certainly...
I've been a nerd about books since even before I was a nerd about music, and even as busy as I am these days, I still read all the time. We were talking at the office recently about how I used to write long reviews of every book I read, but have recently gotten out of the habit, and Tony suggested that I start doing that again, for the website....
I've been a nerd about books since even before I was a nerd about music, and even as busy as I am these days, I still read all the time. We were talking at the office recently about how I used to write long reviews of every book I read, but have recently gotten out of the habit, and Tony suggested that I start doing that again, for the website....
Our friend Sarah Moore Lindsey over at Sounds Of RVA recently penned this eloquent and well-reasoned defense of the RVA music scene after being inspired by a negative Craigslist post claiming that the local scene lacked originality, inspiration, and hustle. We appreciated what she had to say and we wanted to share it with you here. Check it out,...
Last Wednesday, Radio Rubber Room served up two of my current favorites – Machine Gun Mustache and Legion of Doom. Last Wednesday, Radio Rubber Room served up two of my current favorites – Machine Gun Mustache and Legion of Doom. MGM I dig on account of their reckless, wild, insane nature (coupled with a touch of finesse and composure, like a...
Last Wednesday, Radio Rubber Room served up two of my current favorites – Machine Gun Mustache and Legion of Doom. Last Wednesday, Radio Rubber Room served up two of my current favorites – Machine Gun Mustache and Legion of Doom. MGM I dig on account of their reckless, wild, insane nature (coupled with a touch of finesse and composure, like a...
Spring is coming, and it's time to dance! This March, we'll be joining with the fine folks over at Selba to welcome the arrival of warmer temperatures with a month of dance parties! Each Friday night in March, we'll be featuring one of Richmond's best DJs, who'll be rocking the party at the Selba Lounge all night long! Spring is coming, and it's...
George Rollins, aka AKASHA, has released his first EP, Conduit, on the Vermin Street label. This release has seen immediately shot to the top five on addictech.com, putting Akasha up there with other Vermin Street heavyweights like Mochipet, Bleep Bloop, Sonkin, Mr. Jennings, +verb, and NastyNasty. George Rollins, aka AKASHA, has released his...
We had ourselves a lovely little evening over at Republic last Wednesday; Radio Rubber Room offered us a heap of good tunes from Red Light Rodeo, followed by The Dirty Picture Show. We had ourselves a lovely little evening over at Republic last Wednesday; Radio Rubber Room offered us a heap of good tunes from Red Light Rodeo, followed by The...
