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PODCAST: Anthony Nesossis

Born in Panama and based in Richmond, Virginia, Anthony Nesossis (pronounced Knee-so-sis) is an artistic visionary with an ear for the auditory. Born in Panama and based in Richmond, Virginia, Anthony Nesossis (pronounced Knee-so-sis) is an artistic visionary with an...

WRIR And The Commonwealth Of Notions Presents: Volume Two

Todd Raviotta is one of my greatest collaborators. With my articles in RVA Magazine, I’ve been fortunate to have Raviotta as one of the regular photographers that I get to work with. When I began assembling all of the details for my fundraising event this year, I knew...

DAILY FIX: Laetitia Sadier, “The Rule Of The Game”

In the new issue of our magazine, we told you about how good Silencio, the latest solo album from Stereolab vocalist Laetitia Sadier, is. Now here's further evidence--the video for the album's leadoff single, "The Rule Of The Game." In the new issue of our magazine,...

RVA No. 9: Soulpower

For years, Soulpower has been the most popular rare soul and funk dance party in town – and it is one of only two parties of its kind in Virginia. Every third Saturday of the month at Balliceaux, hosts Mr. Felty and DJ Pari spin original vinyl 45s – bringing back the...

NEXT WEEKEND: Cold Blank Takes Over RVA!

RVA massive, I have but one question for you--are you ready?!? Cold Blank, the LA electro-house producers who own underground label Burn The Fire, will be here in Richmond in just over a week's time, and they'll be taking the stage at Kingdom fully prepared to melt...

DAILY FIX: Baroness, “Take My Bones Away”

The new album from Baroness, Yellow & Green, has been polarizing opinions and stirring up the band's fanbase since early tracks were leaked online a couple of months ago. Its official release on Relapse Records finally occurred two weeks ago, and now that fans are...

RVA No. 9: The Diamond Center

Seattle has grunge; the likes of Nirvana and Soundgarden define it to its rainy core. Omaha has Conor Oberst. Washington DC has Fugazi. Hell, even Oklahoma City has The Flaming Lips. For Richmond, when it comes to being defined by the bands it has birthed, it gets...

SHOW REVIEW: Jel & Abilities

Jel, DJ Abilities, Ohbliv, Void Pedal, Swordplay Thursday, July 26 at Strange Matter After thirteen hours of restaurant work with no ipod, I was ready to hear some good music. Jel, DJ Abilities, Ohbliv, Void Pedal, Swordplay Thursday, July 26 at Strange Matter After...

SHOW REVIEW: Cory Smoot Memorial

Mensrea, Cannabis Corpse, Antietam 1862, Dave Brockie Experience, Throne From Royalty, Make Like Murder Saturday, January 7 at the Canal Club A show like this is sure not just to bring kids to the pit, rather to kick their doors down, put em in a chokehold, and drag them to Canal Club to see this show. If I remember correctly I only paid ten...

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FRIDAY: Evidence Of Dilated Peoples At the Canal Club!

Legendary Los Angeles rapper Evidence is probably best known for his work with the excellent hip-hop group Dilated Peoples, but he also has a thriving solo career. His second solo album, Cats And Dogs (a reference to his nickname of "The Weatherman," which was also the name of his first solo LP), dropped back in September on Rhymesayers...

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One Way Richmond’s Show Picks 1/16-1/18

Monday, 1/16 The Greater the Risk (pictured above), Youngbloods, Heavy Heart, Like the Stars @ The Camel 8pm. 18+ Monday, 1/16 The Greater the Risk (pictured above), Youngbloods, Heavy Heart, Like the Stars @ The Camel 8pm. 18+ Tuesday, 1/17 Graveyard (pictured above), Radio Moscow, Ancient Wisdom @ Strange Matter 9pm. (possible sellout – please...

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RVA Bass Bulletin #5: Powered By White Raver Rafting

Who says the sax is dead? Big Gigantic’s Dominic Lalli has officially put any of that talk to sleep. Big G, which also includes home grown drummer Jeremy Salken, released their third album, Nocturnal, this week, and I personally am at a loss for words. The way they meld sound is both incredible and unique, combining live instruments and...

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TONIGHT! Black Girls CD Release Party At The Camel!

That's right, folks, the new Black Girls CD is called Hell Dragon, it's out now on Worthless Junk Records, and you can come grab a copy for yourself at the Black Girls show tomorrow night at the Camel! Freshly returned from a ten day tour of the South, the Girls (who, to avoid misconceptions, are actually all boys) are in top form, and you can...

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Win Tickets To See Coeur De Pirate At The 9:30 Club!

Béatrice Martin, the 22-year-old Montreal-based Francophone singer/keyboardist who goes by the name Coeur De Pirate, will be at the 9:30 Club in less than two weeks, on Wednesday, January 25, and we Béatrice Martin, the 22-year-old Montreal-based Francophone singer/keyboardist who goes by the name Coeur De Pirate, will be at the 9:30 Club in less...

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One Way Richmond’s Show Picks 1/12-1/15

Thursday, 1/12 SINDUSTRY featuring DJ’s ADD (Dubstep), Joey D (House), Rometti (Electro), Rudeebeatz (Electro) @ Synergy (11 S. 12th St. – Downtown) 9pm. Thursday, 1/12 Michetti (of Conspirator), Sonkin (pictured above), M6 @ Canal Club 9pm. 18+ Thursday, 1/12 Miramar (pictured above) with Bob Miller and Marlysse Rose Simmons @ Crossroads Coffee...

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DAILY RECORD: Loincloth

Loincloth – Iron Balls Of Steel (Southern Lord Records) Anybody who's done time in a band knows that one of the challenges is confronting one's own sonic aspirations – you get together with some other people, you want to sound like Slayer meets Dexy's Midnight Runners with a little touch of Digital Underground in the breakdowns but you just end...

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