Have you ever ridden a digital tiger down an infinite neon grid, with the horizon rushing towards you from the blackness? Ever hugged a sad cowgirl and slow danced on the moon? No? Well, yeah, of course not. That’s insane. Best way to get close to that is drugs, lots...
Purposeful Dissonance: Opin’s Media & Memory
On their latest album, Opin trades in a traditional lineup for a fresh approach, in which every member can play every instrument. After their 2017 debut album and an EP the following year, Opin is back with an experimental, electronic sound journey perfectly...
Former White Laces members Tori Hovater and Landis Wine talk band split, debut of Opin, & Hardywood show Saturday
“I think we had a pretty solid run, I never felt like our records got bad, and that’s all you want. We did four records in five years…which is pretty good. It's what you want out of a band,” said Landis Wine, former White Laces vocalist/guitarist as he sipped coffee...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 2/17-2/23
FEATURE SHOW Friday, February 19, 8 PM People's Temple Project, Sleeper Wave, Van Hagar, Truman @ Circle Thrift - $3-5 suggested donation [NOTE: Late this week, for the second time in this column's two-year, 100+ episode existence. What can I tell ya? Life gets in the...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 12/31-1/5
FEATURE SHOW Thursday, December 31, 7 PM GWAR, Kepone, Occultist, Rocket Queen @ The National - $30 in advance/$35 day of show (order tickets HERE) That week between Christmas and New Year's Day just feels like a temporal wasteland, doesn't it? FEATURE SHOW Thursday,...
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