Richmond's Nettspend and Vans turned Laurel Skatepark into a canned food drive that was part skate scene, part community pull-up, built around a simple ask: bring something that helps someone else eat. For readers who may not know him yet, Nettspend is one of...
In this candid conversation, McKinley Dixon opens up about his growth as an artist, the impact of the pandemic on his creative process, and his move from Richmond to Chicago. Known for his introspective lyrics and genre-blending sound, Dixon shares how he's learned to condense his songs while maintaining their emotional depth. A proud Richmonder,...
This is Taylor from Beggars; I'm talking to Joey from Terror Cell. Does the name Terror Cell come from anything? It’s just a cool name. Gotta have a cool name. Tell me about how you guys came together. How'd you all meet? What's the dynamic of the band? Terror Cell originated as an offshoot from a band that three-quarters of us were in...
Hello reader! So, this week I had a blast chatting with local singer/songwriter, Jordan Tarrant. Not only does he have a fantastic band and a smooth, rich voice, but he's also part of the Virginia Moonwalker family! Jordan's been cookin' up some fresh tunes at the Moonwalker studio and is about to drop "Round The Hill," a one-time single, on...
Every single week while researching this column or others I stumble across underground bands that I have never heard off, with only one or two hundred monthly listeners on Spotify, some of them with multiple albums, and I’m constantly astounded by the amount of talent that lies just underneath the surface of our city. On this week’s SOUND CHECK...
As I write this, my favorite current band from Richmond is somewhere between Virginia and Texas, on their way to SXSW. I was lucky enough to catch Lobby Boy's sold-out show at The Camel late in February, along with Burning Sun, Drook, and Strawberry Moon. Arriving early afforded me an opportunity to chat with the band at the merch table. I'd...
Dive into RVA 40, the latest edition of RVA Magazine, a treasure trove of Richmond, VA's most scintillating and raw cultural artifacts. From the lyrical musings of hip hop poet Mckinley Dixon to the edgy, streetwise lens of pro skate photographer Jonathan Mehring, this issue pulses with the city's heartbeat. Capture the vibrancy of Kimberly...
Holland Andrews is a genderfluid vocalist, composer, and performance artist, whose work focuses on the abstraction of operatic and extended-technique voice to build cathartic and dissonant soundscapes. Andrews arranges music for voice, clarinet, and electronics and frequently highlights themes of vulnerability and healing. On Friday, April 7,...
A condensed version of this conversation is in RVA #40, which hits the streets this Friday. Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMag My first experience with the local Richmond band Holy Roller was at The Camel, when they were performing under the name Big Mama...
A condensed version of this conversation is in RVA #40, which hits the streets this Friday. Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMag Justice: The first song I heard of yours was "Deep Inside." I remember hearing it and thinking, "I don't know another artist making...
