Sometimes the world feels bleak. Right now, in my eyes, the world looks bleak. I went to think about it, take stock of what puts gas in my tank, and did my pondering at The Camel, at Gallery 5, at Bandito’s. After all that, I didn’t feel so bad. Got a show coming up?...
If you've been even somewhat involved in the live music scene around RVA over the last few years, you're surely aware of Hot Dolphin; this garage-punk group's been making a name for itself around town with wild live performances and catchy tunes ever since its live debut in February 2012. However, their brand new EP, coming out tomorrow as part...
Run The Jewels, the union of Brooklyn rapper-producer El-P and Atlanta emcee Killer Mike, has only been together since 2012, but in that brief time, they've taken the hip hop scene by storm. Run The Jewels, the union of Brooklyn rapper-producer El-P and Atlanta emcee Killer Mike, has only been together since 2012, but in that brief time, they've...
Have you folks been keeping up with the whole Jellowstone thing? You should be--after all, this new record label is the brainchild of Reggie Pace (No BS! Brass Band, Glows In The Dark, Bon Iver, etc.) and Devonne Harris, aka DJ Harrison. Have you folks been keeping up with the whole Jellowstone thing? You should be--after all, this new record...
RVA rapper Dr. Millionaire has been establishing himself on the scene for quite a while, but he actually still hasn't released a full length solo project. That's about to change, though, with the impending release of My First Million. RVA rapper Dr. Millionaire has been establishing himself on the scene for quite a while, but he actually still...
Attention RVA metalheads! If you don't have your ears to the ground, you might have missed this sudden announcement from the Strange Matter camp yesterday--so here's the word: Tennessee noisecore veterans Today Is The Day are rolling into town late tonight and hitting the Strange Matter stage! Attention RVA metalheads! If you don't have your ears...
As the line began to form outfront of The National, a friend asked me what the fuss was all about. I told them that Brand New were playing tonight. As the line began to form outfront of The National, a friend asked me what the fuss was all about. I told them that Brand New were playing tonight. Not only was he surprised they were still a band, he...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, October 18, 8 PM Instant Pleasure Fest 2014, feat. Futurebirds, Avers, The Young Sinclairs, The Diamond Center, Lady God, Dave Watkins, DJ Harrison, Revolt Of the Apes, Stimulator Jones @ The Broadberry - $15 (order tickets HERE) Psych heads around RVA are rejoicing this week, as the return of the Instant Pleasure Fest has...
Ahmed Gallab, better known by his stage name of Sinkane, is one of the more unique artists in music today. You could trace it back to his background, born to English parents who raised him in Sudan and America, or his work with diverse and eccentric acts such as Caribou, Yeasayer, Of Montreal, and more. Ahmed Gallab, better known by his stage...
FEATURE SHOW Thursday, October 9, 9 PM Bad Grrrl Records Birthday Party, feat. White Laces, Heavy Midgets, New Turks, Tungs @ Strange Matter - $5 If you genuinely care about the Richmond music scene--and I assume you do if you're bothering to read this--you definitely need to be at Strange Matter tomorrow. This isn't just the show of the week but...
