Richmond native and multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus released the self-directed music video for her latest single "Planting Tomatoes" and every frame was filmed here at home. The video moves through some of the city's most recognizable places,...
This past Friday, the Camel hosted a sold-out Deau Eyes show with supporting sets from Shera Shi and Catie Lausten, featuring a collaboration song composed by the 3 songstresses. Deau Eyes has cemented herself as one of the most anticipated acts in the city, consistently playing tight, languid, and emotional sets wherever she pops up. She's...
DIIV delivered an electrifying performance at The National in Richmond. If you missed it, check out these photos by Bert Shepherd @birdbartbert. For those unfamiliar, DIIV, a Brooklyn-based rock band, was formed in 2011 by Zachary Cole Smith. Initially called Dive, they released their debut album "Oshin" in 2012. After the success of "Oshin,"...
I am super excited for this week of shows, there are some shows that I will be singing along to every word and some where I will be carving new memories of unfamiliar groups. It is an ideal combo of pioneers who slashed their way through the music world, and the generation that followed, with the freedom and safety to expand the path. In the...
The energy from The Garage open house, held a few weeks ago. Nestled on the edge of Scott's Addition, this community hub thrives as a creative space for performance and production. Captured moments by Mike Avey showcase the dynamic atmosphere and artistic spirit.
Rally against the ever-heating world you are extended into. Fresh out of the musical delivery room, shoegaze rockers DIIV have presented their new album Frog in Boiling Water to the world. The group will be baptizing it at the National on July 17th in Richmond. I was lucky enough to sit down with them and hear about all that went into the new...
A long time ago, I was very well versed in what Richmond had to offer for funsies. I was young and single, often drunk, and motivated to rage four to six nights a week. Since then, I’ve grown old. I shy from giant bar crowds, demand more flavor from my beer/whiskey, am married, and value a little more zen than before. I still love to party...
Fighting Gravity back at Browns Island
Collecting vinyl is a total experience, a lifestyle that connects many things into a singular space. For some, it is a way to connect past to present; for others, it is a way to support your favorite bands and artists. And for others still, it is about the hunt. Finding that one elusive record is like digging for lost treasure, revealing itself...
Hello RVA! This weekend the city is going to be popped and packing with some big bills with bigger acts. It is prime time to see the incredibly diverse talent the city is currently providing, along with some exciting out of town acts thrown into the mix. My name is Griffin Smalley and I hope you can make it to one of these electric shows this...
