“You just do.” Three words from Maynard James Keenan are still echoing in my mind, days after our conversation. Enigmatic. Surgical. Devoid of pretense. The elusive frontman of A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, and of course, Tool, delivered them during a reflection on...
Since making their presence known on the scene in 2009, there have been few bands more intently discussed and bickered over than the Connecticut collective known as The World Is A Beautiful Pl Since making their presence known on the scene in 2009, there have been few bands more intently discussed and bickered over than the Connecticut collective...
FEATURE SHOW Monday, November 30, 4:30 PM The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die, Foxing, This Town Needs Guns, Brightside @ The Camel - $14 in advance/$17 day of show (order tickets HERE) I know what you're thinking--"Drew, every single time TWIABP comes to town, you tell us to go see them!" And you're absolutely right....
This article was featured in RVAMag #22: Fall 2015. This article was featured in RVAMag #22: Fall 2015. You can read all of issue #22 here or pick it up at local shops around RVA right now. Author & Punisher Melk En Honing (Housecore) Tristan Shone’s one-man project is a genuinely compelling mix of industrial music and doom metal that doesn’t...
It's nearly impossible to discuss indie pop in this decade without touching down on Lousiana quintet GIVERS. It's nearly impossible to discuss indie pop in this decade without touching down on Lousiana quintet GIVERS. Hell, do a Spotify search of indie pop playlists and find them on all but a few, with most appearances probably anchoring the...
We've got an extensive feature on Lucy Dacus, a talented local singer/songwriter from Richmond, in our upcoming print issue. I won't give away too much right now, but I can assure you she's an incredible artist well worth your time. To illustrate her talent, The Fader recently conducted a brief interview with her and showcased her latest track "I...
I know it's only Wednesday, but I figure we could all use a little mid-week reminder to get angry about something. I know it's only Wednesday, but I figure we could all use a little mid-week reminder to get angry about something. So we bring you the new video from international protest band Pussy Riot, famous for any number of arrests in Russia...
I was doing my hipster duty this weekend while making breakfast - listening to NPR's Weekend Edition - and what did I hear during the first half hour? I was doing my hipster duty this weekend while making breakfast - listening to NPR's Weekend Edition - and what did I hear during the first half hour? The unmistakeable brass section and beats from...
“This tour has been the biggest, most rewarding risk we’ve taken with our band. “This tour has been the biggest, most rewarding risk we’ve taken with our band. The fact that we got to see a new thing everyday, play a different area and meet new people everyday is nothing shy of being the privilege of a lifetime,” said Christian Moquin, drummer of...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, November 21, 8 PM Night Birds, Iron Reagan, Red Death, Cross Eyed @ En Su Boca - $8 One of the two hottest punk rock tickets in town this week (more about the other one later) is happening at En Su Boca Saturday night--and it's guaranteed to be a total mess, in the best possible way. FEATURE SHOW Saturday, November 21, 8 PM...
