The Big Dipper Innovation Summit kicked off today, and if you’re not here yet, well, you’re already behind. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill business event—it’s where culture and business smash together in ways that actually mean something. Skeptical? We get it. But...
Tame Impala Currents (Interscope) Tame Impala Currents (Interscope) The Aussie pysch rockers' third record is a stunning musical statement which delivers on its lofty ambitions and places the band in music's true upper echelon. The album starts off strong with perhaps the best opening tracks in recent memory and continues as the overall sound...
A rock band making a straight forward rock record is not a notable event, but when it comes to prog rockers Coheed & Cambria straying away from their well-established canon, it might just be the most notable thing they've ever done. Coheed & Cambria are well-established in the musical world now with a legion of fans not only interested in the...
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...
Our workday was just violently interrupted by RVAMag President John Reinhold nearly-screaming with excitement at the announcement of legendary metal heads SLAYER coming to RVA in February. Our workday was just violently interrupted by RVAMag President John Reinhold nearly-screaming with excitement at the announcement of legendary metal heads...
Powerful, nostalgic, energetic The debut album from Richmond based group The New Outliers features a magical mix of rock with a touch of 90's nostalgia to crea Powerful, nostalgic, energetic The debut album from Richmond based group The New Outliers features a magical mix of rock with a touch of 90's nostalgia to create a powerful indie-rock...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, December 5, 8 PM The Dream Syndicate, Stephen McCarthy & Friends, The Green Hearts @ Strange Matter - $15 (order tickets HERE) The Dream Syndicate's show at Strange Matter this Saturday is an important event not just in the RVA music scene but in the music world in general. FEATURE SHOW Saturday, December 5, 8 PM The Dream...
There's nothing more worthy of a groan and eye roll than when someone laments the fall of music and pines for the day when there were "real" rockers like Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury, and Robert Plant There's nothing more worthy of a groan and eye roll than when someone laments the fall of music and pines for the day when there were "real"...
Natasha Leggero Live at Bimbo’s (Comedy Central) After years spent crafting her outstanding brand of comedy, Live at Bimbo’s is Natasha Leggero at her fiercest. Offering clever critiques of youth culture, the digital age, Tinder and Martin Lawrence, Leggero proves why she has dominated the world of comedy in 2015. This is a must listen for...
He's back, and I'm writing the post this time (BK here). He's back, and I'm writing the post this time (BK here). The amazing Amy David was much nicer/more traditional last time when MC Chicken dropped the subtle mess that was "You Got MC Chicken Fucked Up." But I'm back at the helm and I'm reverting to my original feelings on MC Chicken... What...
