R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____

stories by R. Anthony Harris

Say Love.

Say Love.

At its heart, SAY LOVE is simply individuals telling their stories. At its heart, SAY LOVE is simply individuals telling their stories. Where did Say Love come from? Say Love started with two ladies in a coffee shop talking about writing a piece about being gay. It...

This Week Buried in Press Releases #2

This Week Buried in Press Releases #2

We have compiled all the music news RVA has received during the last week. Richmond, VA’s most hashed-out heshers, CANNABIS CORPSE, have posted a music video for “Skull Full of Bong Hits” off of their 2009 EP The Weeding (Tankcrimes). Landphil commented, “Cannabis...

Zappa Zappa RVA

Zappa Zappa RVA

Dweezil Zappa inspired many of his father Frank's songs. Dweezil used to go on tour with his dad and was even incorporated into studio recordings decades ago. On January 14, he and a talented ensemble of musicians brought his father's compositions to RVA for the Zappa...

Remebering Roy Budd.

Don't know who Roy Budd is? Composer that had his heyday in the early to mid 70's laying down funky tunes like the killer theme from the Michael Caine classic Get Carter. Anybody that can take a "feeling" and relay that into art in any medium is worth remembering....

Daily Fix: Fan Death, “Cannibal”

I am into throwback electro pop, what can I say? Mod-ish girls with synthesizers and overblown 80's stylings in this video, Vancouver's Fan Death are quickly becoming a staple on my iTunes. Look for their new material Coin For A Well and a North American tour very...