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It’s Still Our City | Ep. 4 TRAPCRY 🏳️‍🌈

"A key figure in Richmond’s ongoing music renaissance, TRAPCRY is absolutely killing it. If you’re not already familiar, it’s time to change that. His music is captivating, fun, and truly unique. I first saw him perform while working security at one of his shows, and...

Virginia Combating Swastikas

Placing a swastika to intimidate churches has been a felony in Virginia for years. However, the seldom-used law has only ever been applied once since the rise of fascist movements in the last decade. The difficulty in charging neo-Nazi vandals lies in proving intent...

EXPRESS YO’SELF RVA | Podcast 3 Jonathan Paige Brown Jr. 🏳️‍🌈

A Year of Magical Thinking—or Rather Dancing (Self Care for Black Men) How does self-care show up for you, especially in the wake of January 20, 2025? As we witness rollbacks in DEI initiatives and shifts in race relations, it seems that external...

Richmond Hosts ‘Bucha’ Screening | A Powerful Reminder of the Human Cost of the War in Ukraine

On Tuesday, February 25, Bucha will be screened at The Byrd Theatre, presented by FREEDOM | Ukrainian Community and the Leonid Foundation, immersing Richmond in a reality most Americans only know from news headlines. But this isn’t just a film screening—it’s an urgent...

Richmond Music of Right Now 2025 Poll Results!

This marks the third year of our annual poll, and for the first time it really feels like a passing of the torch. Richmond’s next wave of musicians is taking center stage. That shift likely has something to do with who showed up to vote. The majority of this year’s...

Chandler x Shaq x TuffLuckKid Drop New Track

It’s the kind of connection that would’ve been unthinkable in hip-hop’s pre-internet days, when geography was everything and a Virginia MC had to drive to New York just to get in the right room. But in today’s digital-first landscape, persistence is currency—and...

Richmond Stands Against Trump and Musk in Latest Capitol Rally

Hundreds gathered at Capitol Square on Sunday to be a part of a nationwide Presidents’ Day protest organized by the 50501 Movement, continuing the opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies and the increasing political influence of billionaire Elon Musk....

BOUNCE 036 DJ M.A.S.S. Fx “The Catalyst”

By John Reinhold

New BOUNCE - with local favorite M.A.S.S. Fx (Perri Young), you can catch him at many of the local venues throughout Richmond and DC. M.A.S.S. New BOUNCE - with local favorite M.A.S.S. Fx (Perri Young), you can catch him at many of the local venues throughout Richmond and DC. M.A.S.S. Fx is always killing it with his energy and good vibes he send...

RVA RADIO: DJ RNS “Dubstep /// Bass Level 2”

By RVA Staff

DJ RNS aka Manotti da Vinci drops part 2 of his live dubstep set Bass Level 2. Tracklist: Document One - Sonic Manipulator DJ RNS aka Manotti da Vinci drops part 2 of his live dubstep set Bass Level 2. Tracklist: Document One - Sonic Manipulator Marco Del Horno vs. DJ Swerve - Ho! Riddim (feat. P Money) Original Sin and Taxman - Take No More...

RVA RADIO: DSTRYD “Viva Valparaiso Mix”

By RVA Staff

Just in time for dollar tacos, VA Beach native DSTRYD drops his latest mix

RVA RADIO: Lazy Ants “Mixhell Blog Mix”

By RVA Staff

Rome, Italy's Lazy Ants drops this exclusive mix of pure "Techno Percussion Pleasure" for the Mixhell blog to start off the New Year. Tracklist: 1) Calcium - Das Glow & Strip Steve 2) Onurp - Harvard Bass 3) Time to change part 2 - Highbloo 4) Burnin - Tony Senghore ( Keith & Supabeatz rmx) 5) Bust dem up - Dr Gonzo 6) Jungle Wars - Oui Wack 7)...

DYI : Depressed Buttons, Mixmeat Mixtape!

By R. Anthony Harris

DEPRESSED BUTTONS, which includes members of electro-indie outfit

BOUNCE 035 James Gyre “Bmore than you can be”

By John Reinhold

Welcome to 2011!! And the first new BOUNCE - bringing back one of our favorite Dj's James Gyre from Pittsburgh with a special short set. Welcome to 2011!! And the first new BOUNCE - bringing back one of our favorite Dj's James Gyre from Pittsburgh with a special short set. James runs Garden of Early Delights in Pitt and is a serious music lover...

RVA RADIO: Nouveau Riche “Plant Music Mix”

By RVA Staff

DC's Nouveau Riche DJ's put out an exclusive mix for Plant Music as the first installment of the Plantcast podcasts. DC's Nouveau Riche DJ's put out an exclusive mix for Plant Music as the first installment of the Plantcast podcasts. Tracklist: Delphic – Halcyon (L-Vis 1990 Remix) Zombies For Money – Banghra Dance Starks & Nacey – The Flip***...

RVA RADIO: A.D.E.N. “Dead By Dawn”

By RVA Staff

Richmond's A.D.E.N. recently dropped this New Year's Mix for clothing label YDHS. Richmond's A.D.E.N. recently dropped this New Year's Mix for clothing label YDHS. Have a listen and catch A.D.E.N. at a dance party near you. Tracklist: Band of Horses - The Funeral (Buckmaster Remix) The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Skitsnygg & Boychick Remix)...