Richmond's Large Margin go beyond the obvious frustrating aspects of American society in 2019 in order to critically examine their role within that society. They also rock really hard. Any active listener to indie rock in the last half-decade will have noticed the...
Opinion: The Real Reasons Why Richmond Is A Great Underground Music City
That Forbes article was right about what a great music city Richmond is, but for all the wrong reasons. Any article which refers to Richmond as “the Southern capital” is going to make me wary – the nonchalant use of this term indicates a particular disconnectedness...
Goodbye Strange Matter: The End Of An Era
The closing of Richmond’s popular venue leaves a hole in the heart of its music scene. *This article originally appeared in RVA Mag #35, on the streets now at all your favorite spots. Beloved Richmond music venue Strange Matter closed this December, after nearly a...
The Last Days Of Strange Matter
This month, Richmond's music scene felt the pain of saying goodbye to one of its central gathering places. For a decade now, Strange Matter has been the most reliable location for live music in Richmond. It set itself apart with a focus on local favorites and...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: December 12 – December 18
FEATURED SHOW Saturday, December 15, noon White Laces, Night Idea, Fat Spirit, Manzara, Grem Smiley, Don Fredrick, Nightcreature, Billy Neptune, Deli Kings, Ghoul Trouble @ Strange Matter - $12 (order tickets HERE) Saturday, December 15, 9 PM Punks For Presents 2018...
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