Over the weekend, legendary English shoegaze band Slowdive performed at The National, showcasing tracks from their latest album, Everything Is Alive. The band, known for its atmospheric sound and layered guitars, drew an enthusiastic crowd of longtime Gen X fans and...
Today, for the first time anywhere, we're pleased to bring you the complete lineup of RVA Noise Fest III, taking place April 18-20. This festival of experimental sound takes things to a whole new level in its third year--5 shows at 4 different venues, spread over 3 days and featuring over 50 acts, for an avalanche of noise the likes of which this...
If you've been keeping up with the VA scene over the past couple years, you're probably aware of Charlottesville indie-psych quartet The Fire Tapes, who sadly split up last year. However, Fire Tapes bassist Rob Dobson hasn't let the demise of his previous band slow him down any--his new duo, Big Air, have just released their debut album, Buds, on...
On Thursday, January 30, Strange Matter played host to day one of a three day mini-tour featuring three VA bands: The Snowy Owls, Left & Right, and Lil Huffy. The groups were joined at Strange Matter by fellow VA residents The Cales. On Thursday, January 30, Strange Matter played host to day one of a three day mini-tour featuring three VA bands:...
This is a momentous occasion. Neutral Milk Hotel, who changed the game with their 1998 indie-rock masterpiece, In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, spent most of the past 15 years in hibernation mode. But now they're back! This is a momentous occasion. Neutral Milk Hotel, who changed the game with their 1998 indie-rock masterpiece, In The Aeroplane...
Grassroots reggae-rock band Rebelution have mastered the art of conveying deep emotion to its listeners through tempo, mode and melody. Their positive, passionate and inspirational music crosses several genres and has attracted fans from all walks of life. Grassroots reggae-rock band Rebelution have mastered the art of conveying deep emotion to...
Some months ago, as the cloud of smoke and dust began to settle, a wounded but breathing Radio Rubber Room brushed itself off, packed up its shit, and moved onward, the Republic in its wake. That is a bit overdramatic, but there is a nice tale of perseverance surrounding this benevolent entity, and the people that struggle to keep its gears...
FEATURE SHOW Sunday, February 16, 7 PM Into It. Over It., The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die, A Great Big Pile Of Leaves, Sundials @ Strange Matter - $10 in advance/$12 at the door (order tickets here: https://intoit.eventbrite.com) If you're not yet on the "emo revival" bandwagon, this show should be enough to...
We all know Les Claypool's work, at the very least, from his extensive history as the leader of alt-funk pioneers Primus--but that's only the beginning of all the craziness Claypool's gotten up to over the years. From prog experimentation (Oysterhead) to creative jam-band covers (Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade) and straight up thrash...
Well I guess it happens, and the dude seemed cool with it, but I'm not sure if there will be some kind of massive uproar in the near future. Well I guess it happens, and the dude seemed cool with it, but I'm not sure if there will be some kind of massive uproar in the near future. Either way, there isn't much more to say except here's a video of...
