Next year marks 20 years of the magazine, a milestone that’s inspired us to reflect on the stories that, in hindsight, were not only significant for us but also played a role in shaping the diverse scenes and cultural pockets of Downtown Richmond. Many of these...
After seeing Cut The Architect's Hand (CTAH) destroy the stage for their album release on March 7th at McCormack’s Irish Pub (Still open? Yes. After seeing Cut The Architect's Hand (CTAH) destroy the stage for their album release on March 7th at McCormack’s Irish Pub (Still open? Yes. Still doing heavy shows? Occasionally), I got my paws on the...
This is one for the metalheads out there among you. Massachusetts metal band All That Remains is headed out on tour with VA's own Darkest Hour next month. They'll be coming to the 9:30 Club on Wednesday, April 9, and if you play your cards right, you could see the show for free! This is one for the metalheads out there among you. Massachusetts...
Danny Brown's had a pretty great last couple of years. The Detroit MC's early days were marked by struggle, but since his breakthrough release, 2011's XXX, he's been at the top of his game. Danny Brown's had a pretty great last couple of years. The Detroit MC's early days were marked by struggle, but since his breakthrough release, 2011's XXX,...
Spring is popping but winter just won't let go. This does not, however, prevent many musicians in RVA from birthing some prime musical offspring in this season of new beginnings. Spring is popping but winter just won't let go. This does not, however, prevent many musicians in RVA from birthing some prime musical offspring in this season of new...
Allvaret - Tänk På Döden (P. Trash Records) My intention is not to sound dismissive when I say that anybody with even a passing familiarity with punk rock has heard something along the lines of what Allvaret does. Allvaret - Tänk På Döden (P. Trash Records) My intention is not to sound dismissive when I say that anybody with even a passing...
Official Statement from GWAR Management GWAR manager Jack Flanagan released a statement confirming the passing of Dave Brockie, the band’s founder and frontman, known for his onstage persona Oderus Urungus. "It is with a saddened heart that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR, passed away at...
Don't panic, experimental music lovers--Mutwawa are still a going concern. However, the super-busy duo of Jason Hodges and Gary Stevens are never going to be satisfied with only one (or two, or three) musical projects happening at a time. Therefore, they both have solo projects as well, and those solo projects released a split cassette earlier...
That new Pharrell single, "Happy," sure is a lot of fun, right? So much fun, apparently, that all of RVA had to get into the act in this new video from local production company JI Live. Featuring everybody from Mayor Dwight C. Jones to legendary muralist Ed Trask, plus the NBC 12 news crew, the VCU Rams mascot, and a whole lot of other people...
Pennsylvania punk rockers Nona paid RVA a visit on Wednesday night, playing a matinee show at Strange Matter to a small but enthusiastic crowd. Pennsylvania punk rockers Nona paid RVA a visit on Wednesday night, playing a matinee show at Strange Matter to a small but enthusiastic crowd. With solid local support from Springtime and Missives, the...