When it comes to creating visual work that uplifts Richmond’s music scene, The Sunroom has quickly become a trusted name. I caught up with Michael Thibodeau, the founder, creative director and producer at The Sunroom, to talk about how they started, their growing body...
A new video shot by the folks at Relix's Boiler Room Sessions features RVA's own Peoples Blues of Richmond. A new video shot by the folks at Relix's Boiler Room Sessions features RVA's own Peoples Blues of Richmond. PBR, in addition to having the most memorable acronym in local music, won a spot to play at the Lockn' festival next month. Get...
Brooklyn based rapper Talib Kweli is coming to Richmond next month and we're freaking pumped. Brooklyn based rapper Talib Kweli is coming to Richmond next month and we're freaking pumped. Fresh off the release of his newest mix tape, Fuck the Money (check it out below), Kweli's unique mix of hiphop and song craft will be a show to remember. Kweli...
We don't usually plug out-of-city shows, but sadly DC is the closest town to hear one of the best bands of 2015 - HEALTH. We don't usually plug out-of-city shows, but sadly DC is the closest town to hear one of the best bands of 2015 - HEALTH. LA's darkest electro-noise-pop project HEALTH is released their third full album, DEATH MAGIC, on August...
Toxic Moxie, one of Richmond’s most eclectic bands, is releasing their new album, Episode VI- their third release in two years. Toxic Moxie, one of Richmond’s most eclectic bands, is releasing their new album, Episode VI- their third release in two years. The band is on tour for a full week traveling through New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New...
FEATURE SHOW WRIR & The Commonwealth Of Notions Presents: Volume Five Day Two: Friday, August 21, 7 PM Wow Owls, Big No, Everyone Dies In The End, Ultra Flake, The Mad Extras, Victorious Trees @ Strange Matter - $5 Day Three: Saturday, August 22, 7 PM Toxic Moxie, Gull, Lobo Marino, Among The Rocks And Roots @ Sound Of Music - $5 Day Four:...
First listen of Richmond’s Dismal Swamp Lords is intriquing and keeps you wanting to find out more about these guys. First listen of Richmond’s Dismal Swamp Lords is intriquing and keeps you wanting to find out more about these guys. The name is fitting as the three-piece group, who will soon release their self-titled debut EP, combines a mix of...
Virginia Beach hip hop artist Lloyd Vines released Crucial Style Volume One July 28, a new full length album with l Virginia Beach hip hop artist Lloyd Vines released Crucial Style Volume One July 28, a new full length album with longtime producer Landen Rose. The two have worked together for years and released a number of projects under the name...
In a year full of phenomenal and impactful albums, LA musician Colleen Green seems to have distanced herself from the pack wit In a year full of phenomenal and impactful albums, LA musician Colleen Green seems to have distanced herself from the pack with her latest record that's strongly resonating with the majority of music loves, both young and...
Annabelle’s Curse, centralized on folk and bluegrass instrumentation, has been enjoying their time as touring musicians since 2010 with Worn Out Skin< Annabelle’s Curse, centralized on folk and bluegrass instrumentation, has been enjoying their time as touring musicians since 2010 with Worn Out Skin being their third full length album. As the...
