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TOMORROW: I’m So 804 Hip Hop Extravanganza At The National

This is an interesting and unique event--presented by Route Runna, I'm So 804 is an all-day event happening at the National tomorrow. I'm So 804 will mix seminars, networking events, and hip hop music showcases together in one place, under one roof, and allow local...

RT’s Mixtape Double Feature: ITSNitti & Hot Bars Music Group

ITSNitti - My Time (itsnitti.com) ITSNitti a very commercially talented local emcee, and even though his new mixtape, My Time, is only 8 tracks long, it's got a lot of radio appeal, and you can definitely hear it getting played around RVA. ITSNitti - My Time...

RT’s Mixtape Double Feature: ITSNitti & Hot Bars Music Group

ITSNitti - My Time (itsnitti.com) ITSNitti a very commercially talented local emcee, and even though his new mixtape, My Time, is only 8 tracks long, it's got a lot of radio appeal, and you can definitely hear it getting played around RVA. ITSNitti - My Time...

The Women Of RVA Hip Hop/Urban Culture (Part 1)

For ages we have heard about the men of historical importance who have paved the way for many of our traditions and cultures--the hip hop scene is no different. And yet, there are many women hard at work here in RVA that you might not even realize are having an impact...

The Women Of RVA Hip Hop/Urban Culture (Part 1)

For ages we have heard about the men of historical importance who have paved the way for many of our traditions and cultures--the hip hop scene is no different. And yet, there are many women hard at work here in RVA that you might not even realize are having an impact...

Back From The Dead: An Interview With Roman Holiday

There are many bands out there with the name Roman Holiday, but none hit so close to home as Richmond, Virginia’s Roman Holiday. Featuring members of Hot Lava, The Catalyst, Hail Hydra, and Bogus Machine, RH were an indie rock/punk band who fell off the face of this...

Back From The Dead: An Interview With Roman Holiday

There are many bands out there with the name Roman Holiday, but none hit so close to home as Richmond, Virginia’s Roman Holiday. Featuring members of Hot Lava, The Catalyst, Hail Hydra, and Bogus Machine, RH were an indie rock/punk band who fell off the face of this...

RVA Magazine’s Weekend Preview 3/8-3/10

VCU is on spring break and it is snowing outside. The weather has a sense of humor, I see. Here are some things worth digging out your car for this weekend (assuming it isn't 70 degrees by Friday, of course): VCU is on spring break and it is snowing outside. The...

Ill.Gates Brings Ill.Methodology To The Canal Club

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On Thursday, July 12, San Francisco DJ Ill.Gates conducted his Ill.Methodology DJ workshop at The Canal Club. This artistic development workshop shows electronic musicians and performers techniques and skills that Ill.Gates has perfected over 17 years of being a performing DJ and producer. On Thursday, July 12, San Francisco DJ Ill.Gates...

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TONIGHT: Matthew E. White Single Release Show At Balliceaux!

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When it comes to Richmond music, there has been a sense recently that something great lurks in the wings. Bands are taking to the occasion to really step up their game as far as releases and touring are concerned. There are a few candidates to be the band that will get recognized and hopefully share the wealth with the rest of the musical...

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DAILY RECORD: Windfaerer

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Windfaerer – Solar (self-released) Not to sound like I rely too heavily on snap judgments and preconceptions, but if somebody had told me this morning that by the time the sun had set I'd be giving a good review to a folk/black metal band from New Jersey I don't know that I would've believed them. Windfaerer – Solar (self-released) Not to sound...

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RVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 7/23-7/26

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Monday, July 23rd: Antero @ The Camel 9 PM Monday, July 23rd: Antero @ The Camel 9 PM Monday, July 23rd: Dekoder, Soma, Devil's Hand (pictured above by Tony Lynch) @ Strange Matter 9 PM Monday, July 23rd: RVA Big Band @ Balliceaux 9 PM. Free. Tuesday, July 24th: The Former Champions @ Cary Street Cafe 10 PM Tuesday, July 24th: Pastoral, Rainbow...

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DAILY FIX: White Laces, “Crawl/Collapse”

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It’s been an enormous year for White Laces. They have released two split vinyl releases, a cassette showcasing a legendary live performance at Strange Matter in January, and an appearance on the recent Harding Street Assembly Lab vinyl compilation. To top things off, August will see the official release of their Speakertree Records debut and...

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REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With Disappears

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Failing to come up with the proper words to describe Disappears is not simply a condition of listening to their recently released third album, Pre-Language. Despite the fact that Pre-Language causes natural, wordless expressions of pleasure and joy to escape our mouths after its sounds enter our ears, the main difficulty in conveying the sound of...

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RVA Magazine Presents: Local Shows 7/20-7/22

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Friday, July 20th: Worn In Red (Record Release), Sundials, Equestrians, Sea Of Storms @ Gallery 5 7:30 PM Friday, July 20th: Worn In Red (Record Release), Sundials, Equestrians, Sea Of Storms @ Gallery 5 7:30 PM Friday, July 20th: Beer and Banjos: The Rusty Strings @ The Camel 6 PM Friday, July 20th: Hotel X @ Crossroads Coffee And Ice Cream...

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DAILY RECORD: Just Plain Ant

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Just Plain Ant - What Did You Expect? (Just Plain Sounds) Just Plain Ant’s latest album is one of the best compilations of work that I have heard in the RVA thus far. This album defines all angles of our local Hip Hop scene, from the soulful samples to the lyrics brought by many local talents in RVA. Just Plain Ant (aka Anthony Gillison) has a...

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