Richmond five-piece outfit Spooky Cool has been one of the more elusive bands on the scene for the last few years. Up until recently, there was no social media or recordings to track them down, but determined fans caught them at their epic live shows, where they have...
Night Idea: Richmond’s indie prog rockers on new album, tour, & Friday’s release show at The Broadberry
Last time we checked in with Richmond’s indie prog group Night Idea, the guys were releasing their first LP, Breathing Cold at The Broadberry. A year later, the quartet is back with a new album in tow and they are coming off the road to throw a release party at the...
RVA’s indie/prog group Night Idea announce spring tour, new album to follow
Last time RVA Mag sat down for an in-depth interview with local indie/prog band Night Idea back in 2015, the four-piece were working on their debut LP, Breathing Cold which was released last March. Breathing Cold by Night Idea Since then, the band hasn't wasted any...
Shed the shred: Animals As Leaders frontman Tosin Abasi shows off his de-typifying virtuosity at 9:30 Club gig
I’ve had two guitar heroes for a little over five years. Before that period, I only had one: John McLaughlin. I’ve had two guitar heroes for a little over five years. Before that period, I only had one: John McLaughlin. After interesting me hugely with what he did...
DC’s Animals as Leaders offers polyrhythmic artistry and grooves on new record ahead of Dec 9:30 Club show
For instrumental prog metal group Animals As Leaders, both Weightless and The Joy of Motion were each steps up in terms of developing the band’s sound with progressive guitar techniques from the albums that came before. For instrumental prog metal group Animals As...
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