The sweater-clad fathers of modern indie are coming to Richmond as part of XL102's Big Field Day event this year. Perhaps it was "Buddy Holly" when you first fell in love with Weezer, or maybe "Pink Triangle?" Maybe "Hash Pipe" if you're a bit younger, but either way,...
Dirty Projectors new self-titled release offers indie divorce melodrama with some powerful hits (and misses)
What happened to the Dirty Projectors? The band had been quiet until frontman Dave Longstreth started posting new material late 2016, along with the new self titled album, and it was clear that something had changed. Did our beloved Brooklyn indie darlings breakup?...
AFI, The Shins Get Dates at The National this Summer
Two big name bands with a long history in the music industry and coming to RVA this summer. Up first is AFI, the California-based rock band made famous with songs like "Miss Murder" and "Girls Not Grey." The band released a new record in January of this year. A self...
Good Day RVA drops new live video featuring Rick from Pile
Local film collective Good Day RVA are back and have just released a shiny new Guest Sessions video featuring Rick Maguire from the Boston-based indie band Pile. We’ve spoken to Good Day RVA quite a few times here on RVAMag, but if you’re not familiar, the non-profit...
Electro-songstress and RVA native Negative Gemini returns for the first time in two years to play Dazeases EP release show
While RVA continues to get hyped on new electronic female performers, an old favorite from our recent past is returning to show us what the best and brightest can become. Negative Gemini, the stage name of RVA-native Lindz French, will perform during this weekend's...
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