Today’s the day, Richmond. The city is already sizzling, and 804 Day is back to turn it up a notch. Now in its second year, this free-for-all celebration is the biggest independent Richmond music block party of the year, bringing together a stellar lineup of local...
Some facets of Napalm Death's existence could seem ironic – they've encouraged peace, understanding, and fellowship amongst mankind using some of the most confrontational, visceral music recorded. Some elements seem paradoxical - they've established a singular aesthetic by never making two albums that sound exactly alike. Some are exercises in...
Deerhoof (with Liam Finn & Formica Man) Monday, November 12 at The National It had been a while since I'd seen a quality noise show. Never having seen Deerhoof before, i was very excited to finally get a chance to hear the eclectic indie-rockers in person. Deerhoof (with Liam Finn & Formica Man) Monday, November 12 at The National It had been a...
2012 has been a momentous year for White Laces. With a prolific set of releases and growing reputation for their live performances, they've put all of their cards on the table and it’s working wonders for the band. “Heavy Nights,” the second video released from their debut full-length, Moves, on Speakertree Records, proves to be a proper...
Bastard Sapling – Dragged From Our Restless Trance (Forcefield Records) After a few decades' worth of arguing about what can or cannot be deemed authentic, black metal seems to be reaching the point of moving past its classicist tendencies, for better or worse. Though there are still certain hindsight-inclined factions that are perfectly happy to...
Back on October 24, WHY? brought their indie-folk/hip hop hybrid sound to The Canal Club, and RVA Magazine photographer Todd Raviotta was on the scene. Back on October 24, WHY? brought their indie-folk/hip hop hybrid sound to The Canal Club, and RVA Magazine photographer Todd Raviotta was on the scene. WHY? were on tour in support of two recent...
Under the Pale Moon – the first full-length album released by Wymond Miles – easily passes the through the gate as one of our favorite albums of recent years, judged exclusively on the merit and metric of repeated listens, in addition to the number of times we find fragments from this stunning collection of songs dropping directly and...
Six Feet Under, Cattle Decapitation, Wretched Friday, November 2 at Kingdom I got to this show a bit late, knowing there would be a handful of pay-to-play bands taking the stage before the three headlining acts. Six Feet Under, Cattle Decapitation, Wretched Friday, November 2 at Kingdom I got to this show a bit late, knowing there would be a...
We have been big supporters and fans of EQ Produktions here in Richmond for a long time. If you are not familiar with this production company, it's headed up by Jesse Pruitt and Michael Holderfield. They have been bringing some great national acts like Sphongle, RJD2, Orchard Lounge, Conspirator, Ozric Tentacles, BONOBO, OTT, and The Magician to...
Nelly Kate and Dave Watkins weren't the only local musicians to participate in 1708 Gallery's 2012 edition of InLight Richmond. Local power-pop heroes The Trillions were on the scene as well, and they made themselves and their music the triggers for the extensive light display that they set up onstage. Nelly Kate and Dave Watkins weren't the only...