The best thing about art rock is that it doesn’t have to make any sense to be successful. In fact, the less I understand an artist’s work upon first review, the more intriguing it becomes, and the more motivated I am to figure it out. This was undoubtedly the case...
Book Review: Vehicular Tankacide by Raven Mack
I've previously let you know about Raven Mack, a writer/zinester/poet/wandering spirit from the Charlottesville area, and his recent quest to bring poetry to the masses through his Rojonekku Hand To Hand Haiku Tournaments. But those events aren't the only things...
Soulpower Announces New Residency At Broadberry Starting In May
Ladies and gentlemen, Soulpower is moving on. After four years of running their monthly parties out of the back room at Balliceaux, they're officially relocating to brand new RVA nightclub the Broadberry starting on Saturday, May 10. Ladies and gentlemen, Soulpower is...
Dead Fame Transports Listeners To A Spooky Yet Romantic Underworld On New EP
Today, RVA postpunk quintet Dead Fame unleashes its long-awaited new EP, Vicious Design, upon this city and the world at large. It's been over two years since the release of their previous EP, Frontiers, and the arrival of this 30-minute slab of vinyl is surely a...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 4/2-4/8
FEATURE SHOW Monday, April 7, 9 PM Allvaret, Hot Dolphin, Men's Room, Omega Boys @ Strange Matter - $7 Where live music is concerned, weekend nights are often for dilettantes. If you're really serious about seeing all the best shows that come through your town, you...
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