"A long, long time ago, I was in a Richmond, Virginia–based band called The Jefferson Plane Crash. We were writing an album, and our practice space was the old, infamous Compound. I distinctly remember walking into the restroom to hit the head, and I noticed a...
One of RVA's best indie pop groups Manatree played live at the Broadberry a few weeks back and we've got a delightful video of them performing "City One of RVA's best indie pop groups Manatree played live at the Broadberry a few weeks back and we've got a delightful video of them performing "City Park." Comprised of four dudes who have been...
“Some [producers] exist to make shitty bands sound good,” said John Morand, local music producer and co-owner of Sound of Music Recording Studios. “Some [producers] exist to make shitty bands sound good,” said John Morand, local music producer and co-owner of Sound of Music Recording Studios. “I’m the opposite. I’d rather work on bands that don’t...
Get ready to bust out your flannel, neon jackets, ripped jeans and graphic tees because the 90's are back. Get ready to bust out your flannel, neon jackets, ripped jeans and graphic tees because the 90's are back. Actually, those trends aren't too far off from what some hipsters are wearing today, but anyway you get to travel back in time and...
The Virginia hip hop artist has released another music video off his upcoming EP due out this fall. The Virginia hip hop artist has released another music video off his upcoming EP due out this fall. You may remember when we interviewed him not long ago when his first video 'Fauxlove' premiered on mtvU. Phill's newest material, 'Astray' has a...
For obvious reasons, of Montreal are one of the most notable bands in music today. For obvious reasons, of Montreal are one of the most notable bands in music today. By now, millions of words have been written about the band that extol their excellent quality found either on their genre-bending records or their mystifying live performances, but...
On the eve of their eighth studio album this October, alt-country favorites Blitzen Trapper will headline Richmond's
His name is “in the middle of equality.” His name is “in the middle of equality.” One half of the acclaimed hip-hop duo Black Star, Talib Kweli and his tour-mates preached a message of progressive activism and positivity to a sold out crowd at the Broadberry last night. One of those fresh faces was Chicago-based rapper K’Valentine, who made a...
“Because where I’m going to now, no one can ever hurt me…” “Because where I’m going to now, no one can ever hurt me…” The lyrics above, cut from their rightful place amongst their brethren in Titus Andronicus’ anthemic hit, “A More Perfect Union”, faultlessly described the scene at Richmond’s “The Camel” on Sunday evening amongst a diverse crowd...
If Richmond is known for anything, it's metal. If Richmond is known for anything, it's metal. From thrash to sludge to grindcore, we've got a number of bands we can proudly call 'Sons and/or daughters of RVA.' But one long time Richmond band has reached new heights with the release of their upcoming record, and we got a chance to sit down with...
