ed. note: Below is a response to Rich Tarbell’s recent review of St. Vincent’s Ting Pavilion performance, written by fellow concertgoer Sarah F. Roberson. Her personal take offers additional insight into the themes of power, gender, and the dynamic between artist and...
Singer-songwriter and Richmond native Drew Gibson recently released the music video for "When The Vinyl Scrapes," the second track on his spectacular album 1532 out this past January. Singer-songwriter and Richmond native Drew Gibson recently released the music video for "When The Vinyl Scrapes," the second track on his spectacular album 1532 out...
Hip hop artist Noah-O definitely reps RVA, but for his newest video "Trap", the rappe Hip hop artist Noah-O definitely reps RVA, but for his newest video "Trap", the rapper, travelled to Detroit to shoot the heavy, hard-hitting single from his debut album Monument Avenue to capture the essence of of the gritty motor city. Directed by Larence...
Usually when it's someone's birthday they get presents. Usually when it's someone's birthday they get presents. But, for RVA hip hop artist Michael Milions, he's delivered a gift to us by releasing his new album Beautiful, yesterday on his birthday. The sound is authentic and real and really shows this man has been tirelessly working on his...
It’s an obnoxiously hot night in the city of Richmond, but the weather doesn’t prevent the city’s inhabitants from coming together to celebrate the local music scene. It’s an obnoxiously hot night in the city of Richmond, but the weather doesn’t prevent the city’s inhabitants from coming together to celebrate the local music scene. An eclectic...
Vaporwave (or future funk or future pop) is a relatively new musical genre gaining a lot of steam the last few years mostly thanks to its comfortable retro feeling and intricate musical arrangements. Vaporwave (or future funk or future pop) is a relatively new musical genre gaining a lot of steam the last few years mostly thanks to its...
Spaceman Jones, The Rat King, and The Officer. If those names don't resonate with you then you haven't truly immersed yourself in the rich, diverse music scene Richmond has to offer. Spaceman Jones, The Rat King, and The Officer. If those names don't resonate with you then you haven't truly immersed yourself in the rich, diverse music scene...
FEATURE SHOW Friday, November 13, 9 PM Shy Low, Night Idea, Clair Morgan @ Strange Matter - $7 Let us once again celebrate the breadth and diversity of the RVA music scene. FEATURE SHOW Friday, November 13, 9 PM Shy Low, Night Idea, Clair Morgan @ Strange Matter - $7 Let us once again celebrate the breadth and diversity of the RVA music scene. On...
Dry Food, the debut record from Boston's Palehound, is a simple and modest entrance into the world for songwriter
“We’re a cult--no we're a team!” “We’re a cult--no we're a team!” NO BS! Brass Band trombone player Reggie Pace claims as he sits across from me with his iPhone in hand not realizing the level of intrigue he has from me. He, along with the jazz collective of other brass maestros have, become staples of music in the Richmond area with their...
