Feeling warmer today, not the weather, just the shows. Got a lot of calming stuff on the doc, but even the harsher stuff can be calming if you’re into all that. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy...
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Photos: Blessed Black Wings, High on Fire at Strange Matter
The ancient Persians worshipped fire, so much so that they believed fire was the sacred symbol of purity. The Zorastarians, as they were known, never held a ritual without the presence of this sacred conflagration, understanding that fire represented the light of their god, Ahura Mazda. The same light burned brightly on Monday night at Strange...
RVA Mag Premiere: Psychedelic/Rock Trio Grem Smiley’s ‘Guilt’
The future is looking bright for Richmond’s up and coming psychedelic indie punk and Grem Smiley as they prepare to premiere their seven-song debut EP, Guilt this weekend. And lucky for you, the band has let RVA Mag premiere their new release. Guitarist/Vocalist Ryan Hatcher, drummer Andrew Seymour, and bassist Charles Pfaff have been playing...
Ten Bands, Comedians, & DJs Unite Friday to Celebrate WRIR’s 13th Anniversary
Tomorrow, Richmond bands, local comedians, and several DJs will come together to help WRIR celebrate their 13th Anniversary downtown. The all-volunteer independent radio station has pulled out all the stops for their throw down again this year and recruited a wide variety of local bands and musicians for one killer lineup. There will be live...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 1/31-2/6
FEATURED SHOW Friday, February 2 & Saturday, February 3, 8 PM Cory's Big Sloppy Hate Fest Round 2, feat. Day 1: Charmer, No Mas, Jars Full Of Blood In Hell: Action Unit III, War Bonds, Cremains; Day 2: Uncle Buck, Nerve Rot, Kryptcest, Van Hagar, Musket Hawk @ McCormack's - Free! Guess who's back? OK yes, the show column is back after a...
Count Me Out & Shark Attack Reunions Headline United Blood 2018’s Stacked Lineup
United Blood Festival is making its way back to the Canal Club this April 6 and 7 for the 12th year in a row, and the just-announced lineup has people losing their shit. The headliners are just the beginning--the broader lineup as a whole reflects the strength and richness of Virginia's hardcore tradition. Virginia has cultivated a following when...
From Pop Punk to ‘Tru Rok’: A Chat with Richmond’s Flight Club
“True Rock. True with no E, Rock with no C -- Tru Rok.” This is the sound of Richmond's Flight Club. “Tru rok, if I had to say it was one thing it would be Foo Fighters meets Four Year Strong -- 'Foo Year Strong',” said guitarist Charlie Mahoney when describing the four-piece band's music. “Cause it has that aggressive bouncy part of it from Four...
Photos: Mix and Meet at Manchester Gallery
Mix And Meet is an event created by recording artist Money Makin Campaign, his producer, The Few, and business partner Adolphus Ingram. It’s an industry mixer open to the public, and to any genre of music and arts. Richmond artist Campaign had done some touring with AddVentures Music, a company that provides production and promotion help in...
Overcoast Music Drops New Video For Virginia Tourism Campaign Featuring Inter Arma
In a newly released video by Overcoast Music, the “Virginia is for Lovers” campaign goes metal with an eight-minute long performance by homegrown Richmond metal band, Inter Arma. At first glance, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) seems comedically juxtaposed against the sludge metal sound of Inter Arma, but a closer look at Richmond’s rich...
Dog Lagoon Shares Juicy Musical Magic on New EP, Moneyball
Richmond is a town thriving with music from all genres and sub-genres. Whether it is punk, hardcore, metal, indie, emo, rap, or hip-hop, bands always need to figure out a way to stand out in a scene packed with other bands. Dog Lagoon has managed to do so. This up-and-coming 2000s emo-meets-Julien Baker indie-punk band from Richmond is one that...
