St. Patrick’s Day weekend is arriving in Richmond the way it usually does. Loud, crowded, and full of people who suddenly discover a deep personal connection to Ireland sometime around their second beer. Downtown is preparing for one of its busiest party weekends of...
Despite hailing from New Orleans, sludge-metal legends Eyehategod have formed a ton of connections to Richmond over the past three decades. Ryan Kent caught up with vocalist Mike IX Williams outside the National after their recent gig with GWAR to find out where things stand for the group in the wake of Hurricane Ida and the ongoing hardships of...
With the 10th anniversary vinyl reissue of their debut album, Stereochronic, Norfolk indie rockers You're Jovian are restating their fundamental sound even as they continue to push into new sonic territory. We spoke to frontman Elliott Malvas about the group's history and future. Norfolk-based band You’re Jovian has been a mainstay in Virginia...
Long-running New York indie pop quartet The Mommyheads are playing Richmond Music Hall at Capital Ale House tonight, on tour to support their brand new album, Age Of Isolation. Their lush melodic sound is sure to bring the city together. It's an auspicious night here in Richmond, particularly if you're a fan of music. For you see, New York's own...
Philadelphia psych-rockers and Citrus City alumni Crumb drew a full house at The Broadberry and kicked off their latest tour with an excellent set that warmed the place up on a cool night. Kieran Cleary brings us the details. On Friday, October 15, art rock took over the Broadberry in a sold-out performance. On my walk over to Broad from parking...
Abby Huston made their Egghunt Records debut on Friday with AH HA, a dynamic LP merging R&B and indie pop. In advance of the album's release, Davy Jones spoke to them about the recording process, collaborating with musicians they admire, and more. Released in August, the performance video for Abby Huston’s song “Apartment” features the...
Touring behind their latest album, The Million Masks Of God, Manchester Orchestra came to The National, along with Foxing and Slothrust, to present a transcendent musical experience. George Wethington was there to absorb it all. “Are you peaking George?” he asked quietly. “Yeah, fucking big time,” I answered the voice next to me. Their...
After his show at the Broadberry earlier this month, Ryan Kent spent an evening getting to know country singer and songwriter Paul Cauthen. They talked about everything from drugs and music to religion and self-improvement. Read on for enlightenment. “Y’all got any cocaine?” The rich baritone came from a big man slouched in the Broadberry’s green...
Halloween's only two weeks away, and the nights are starting to get cool, but you can warm up this Tuesday evening with some prime psych-rock at Fuzzy Cactus, courtesy of Frankie And The Witch Fingers and Acid Dad. For details, read on. This Tuesday night, Frankie and the Witch Fingers and Acid Dad come to Fuzzy Cactus to present Richmond with...
Two years after the passing of his longtime bandmate, Terry Turtle, Billy Brett soldiers on, continuing the legacy of Harrisonburg noise-rock veterans Buck Gooter with new album Head In A Birdcage. Billy Brett is the lone surviving member of Buck Gooter – “the earthly member,” as he describes himself. His bandmate, Terry Turtle, passed away in...
