Does Bob Mould need an introduction? I'd hope not, but I'll hedge my bets and tell you that he started out as the frontman for seminal 80s punks Husker Du, then fronted the incredible 90s alternative rock group Sugar. These days he makes (really great) solo records,...
Keeping it real: Hoax Hunters bring the noise
The music of Hoax Hunters is fascinatingly hard to define in terms of genre. Their songs are a modern throwback to the sensibilities of east coast hardcore while engaging the ideals of persuasive indie rock from the eighties and nineties. The tunes feel like outbursts...
Sediment Arts & RVA Noise Present Experimental Music & Sonic Art from Container & Jason Lescalleet
Over the next couple of weeks, Sediment Arts Gallery will be partnering with RVA Noise to bring two different performances featuring some of the leading creators of experimental noise currently working in the scene today. This will begin on Friday, August 29 with a...
Black Liquid’s Mixtape Double Feature: Traance & Bigal Harrison
Traance - Raps From The Alley (Soundcloud/Mediafire) Traance is full of surprises. The last time I saw him perform, I was impressed, so I was excited to see what he had to offer with this 17 track release. Traance - Raps From The Alley (Soundcloud/Mediafire) Traance...
Positive No make glorious noise on exclusive new track; Negative Fun Singles Club EP out next week
Local indie-rock band Positive No have made a strong and, um, positive impression on the Richmond scene ever since they started playing out, and their debut EP, Via Florum, was one of the best releases to come out of RVA in 2013 according to our own Shannon Cleary...
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