Quicksand is more than just a compelling band; they're a persuasively compelling band, still honing their craft 35 years into their tenure as one of the great post-hardcore bands of the 1990s. Their relentless sound and gritty honesty has carved out a permanent spot...
Virginia Beach/Nashville native Natalie Prass recently released a video for '"Birds of Prey," a song off her nine-track self-titled debu Virginia Beach/Nashville native Natalie Prass recently released a video for '"Birds of Prey," a song off her nine-track self-titled debut album that she dropped earlier this year. She's managed by StarTime...
This Friday, singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon will return to The National to showcase his most recent endeavor a This Friday, singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon will return to The National to showcase his most recent endeavor and hopefully revisit some old favorites. The now 32-year-old has started a new chapter in his life, becoming a father, and...
Has anyone accurately described AWOLNATION's sound? Has anyone accurately described AWOLNATION's sound? Sure, there are tons of bands that defy genres like The 1975, but those bands still have a distinct sound despite all the different influences they carry. AWOLNATION though - how do you really describe a band's sound when they go from...
The first time I saw Major and the Monbacks was at a frat party at Hampden Sydney. The first time I saw Major and the Monbacks was at a frat party at Hampden Sydney. At very first glance I thought their act was something resembling a joke, or a gimmick at least -- all eight pieces of this band were outfitted in dress clothes. Like grownups in...
Richmond-based rapper, Tim Porter got a few nice shout outs from New York hip hop magazine The Source. Richmond-based rapper, Tim Porter got a few nice shout outs from New York hip hop magazine The Source. He was featured in March for his new album Coming Soon and again just a few days ago for his newly released song entitled, “We Are Not...
Prepare yourself to see what goes on in the mind of Lamb of God's Randy Blynthe. Prepare yourself to see what goes on in the mind of Lamb of God's Randy Blynthe. The Richmond band just released a music video for "512," the second track off their seventh upcoming album VII: Sturm Und Drang, and fair warning its heavy, as it should be because these...
Philadelphia's folk-rock outfit Strand Of Oaks has been bouncing around in the music world for a while now with the reputation of a solid act, b Philadelphia's folk-rock outfit Strand Of Oaks has been bouncing around in the music world for a while now with the reputation of a solid act, but one not really stunning people or making headlines. This...
Ellen Cockerham, executive director of Classical Revolution RVA had no idea the impact the organization would have when it started two years ago. Ellen Cockerham, executive director of Classical Revolution RVA had no idea the impact the organization would have when it started two years ago. Classical Revolution RVA is part of an 30-chapter...
FEATURE SHOW Sunday, June 14, 4 PM Superheaven, Diamond Youth, Rozwell Kid, Lilac Daze, Sundials @ Strange Matter - $10 in advance/$12 day of show (order tickets here: https://superheaven.eventbrite.com/) I've been really good lately about spreading the love around to different venues in RVA, but there are some weeks in which it's just not...
