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Styles P Shines, But So Do We

The room was charged the moment the doors opened. Richmond showed up ready—you could feel it in the air, like the bassline of a song you know by heart. And at the center of it all stood The Ghost himself: Styles P. Live at Ember Music Hall. A masterclass in presence,...

What Trump’s Monument Order Could Mean for Richmond

Last week, President Trump signed a sweeping executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” calling for the review—and potential restoration—of monuments removed from public land since 2020. While the order doesn’t name specific cities, its...

Revolution on Display. Protest on the Sidewalk. Welcome to Richmond.

Last weekend in Church Hill, Richmond did something that only Richmond can do — it let history walk and talk right in front of us. Inside St. John’s Church, the scene was familiar. A reenactor delivered Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech to an...

The Sunroom is the Go-To Video Team for Richmond’s Music Scene

When it comes to creating visual work that uplifts Richmond’s music scene, The Sunroom has quickly become a trusted name. I caught up with Michael Thibodeau, the founder, creative director and producer at The Sunroom, to talk about how they started, their growing body...

Stay Gold! 20 Years of RVA Magazine and Gallery5

Twenty years ago, RVA Magazine and Gallery5 came to life together—two DIY efforts launched with no budget, no blueprint, and no permission. What they shared was a vision: that Richmond’s creative culture was worth showing up for, amplifying, and celebrating....

It’s Still Our City | Ep. 6 Vinyl Conflict

"Holy smokes, Bobby from Vinyl Conflict, this guy is truly one of a kind. I honestly can’t imagine Richmond without him. His hands are in all the good pots—often with little to gain beyond making the city cooler, more fun, and more connected. A jack of all trades, and...

Powerful Moments Outshine the Structure in ‘Sanctuary City’

I flew in under the wire to catch 5th Wall Theatre’s final performance of Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City at Richmond Triangle Players' impressive stage in Scott’s Addition. This play is a curious hybrid, a bifurcated cryptid if you will, as its first and second acts...

RVA Radio: Summer Mix

RVA RADIO is down with bringing you new music whenever we find it. If you are interested in being profiled on here, hit us up at hello@rvamag.com with a mix! -------------- RVA RADIO is down with bringing you new music whenever we find it. If you are interested in being profiled on here, hit us up at hello@rvamag.com with a mix! -------------- Dj...

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RVA Radio: M.A.S.S. Fx

RVA RADIO is down with bringing you new music whenever we find it. If you are interested in being profiled on here, hit us up at hello@rvamag.com with a mix! -------------- Check out this new mix from local favorite M.A.S.S. Fx. He sent us this killer heavy mix to put up for all you heavy drumstep and dubstep heads out there. RVA RADIO is down...

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Midnight Soulstice: Sweet Soul–Deep Soul Ballads

Midnight Soulstice is a Richmond Soul and Funk radio show, hosted by Mr. Felty & DJ Pari, featuring guest artists and DJs.The show airs every Friday from 11pm-1am EST. Listen live at 97.3fm or WRIR.org. DJ Pari is bringing you a selection of the finest Sweet Soul music from the 1960s and 1970s. If you're planning on making a baby tonight, this is...

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Astronomar – CAKE Mix for Radio Fireworks

RVA Electronica find! Without exaggeration, Astronomar is one of the most exciting new producers out there. There’s an intangible uniqueness to everything he does, and a strong hip-hop influence which give his tracks a hardcore, but incredibly fun vibe. RVA Electronica find! Without exaggeration, Astronomar is one of the most exciting new...

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PODCAST: Midnight Soulstice: Fusion Part II

Midnight Soulstice is a Richmond Soul and Funk radio show, hosted by Mr. Felty & DJ Pari, featuring guest artists and DJs.The show airs every Friday from 11pm-1am EST. Listen live at 97.3fm or WRIR.org It's been almost two years that we did an all Jazz Fusion show - and now it's time for round two! Tonight, our host DJ Pari will dig out two hours...

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RVA RADIO : DJ FM “TAKE 5”

Hey everyone! Just finished a new mix...this one's a departure in style for me. It's mostly what's being called "swing house" or "electro swing" "Take Five" (swing house/electro swing) Hey everyone! Just finished a new mix...this one's a departure in style for me. It's mostly what's being called "swing house" or "electro swing" "Take Five" (swing...

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Midnight Soulstice: Soul Boulders

Midnight Soulstice is a Richmond Soul and Funk radio show, hosted by Mr. Felty & DJ Pari, featuring guest artists and DJs.The show airs every Friday from 11pm-1am EST. Listen live at 97.3fm or WRIR.org When we first heard this recent mix by Matthew Africa (Oakland) and DJ b.Cause (San Francisco) titled "Soul Boulders" (the second one of that...

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BOUNCE 46 Reinhold “Kinda Wintry 2.0”

Bounce podcast pushes out mixes on RVA Magazine website to promote local and regional Dj talent. Get in touch if you want to be involved: john@rvamag.com ------------- Bounce podcast pushes out mixes on RVA Magazine website to promote local and regional Dj talent. Get in touch if you want to be involved: john@rvamag.com ------------- BOUNCE 46...

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