Earlier this week, I sat down with Alli and Char of NYC rock band SKORTS to talk about their origins as a band, the ethos they carry, and their shared love of Richmond. The conversation was in preparation for their upcoming show at Get Tight Lounge this Friday with...
For Richmonders, the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade is the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season—part spectacle, part tradition, and always a snapshot of the city as it really is. Once called Thalhimers' Toy Parade back in the ‘50s, it disappeared for 15 years before the Richmond Jaycees brought it back. Ukrop’s carried the torch for a...
Before hitting the stage on Brown’s Island in Richmond, VA, Flipturn sat down with RVA Mag to share a slice of their world. They riffed on their love for Waffle House—a staple of late-night Americana—and the raw, reflective process of writing their second album 'Burnout Days' which will be out January 24th via Dualtone Records. Holed up in a...
Hello reader! This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Matteo Lane, a comedian whose humor is as sharp as it is unapologetically authentic. Matteo’s the real deal—a blend of Italian, Mexican, and Irish heritage, and 100% loud and proud. We talked about his lifelong love for Storm from The X-Men, a hilarious (and slightly surreal) exchange...
Post Thanksgiving haze, rent has unfortunately paid, Christmas looms closer and closer, and I still haven’t bought those presents. One thing stays consistent, Richmond’s music makes me happy. This week we got a whole bunch of funk and some charitable punk. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at...
Next year marks 20 years of the magazine, a milestone that’s inspired us to reflect on the stories that, in hindsight, were not only significant for us but also played a role in shaping the diverse scenes and cultural pockets of Downtown Richmond. Many of these stories have never been shared online or were lost during our transitions between...
In Richmond’s Museum District, tucked away in an unassuming third-floor workspace and unfinished bathroom, Constant Practice operates as both an archive and a curated menswear store. Known for its focus on rare and experimental pieces, the brand has built a global following of almost 800,000 on Instagram. But at its core, Constant Practice is...
It is simply a great time to be a Richmond music fan. This week we have great touring bands, revivals of older groups, and an abundance of new music coming from the blank generation. As everyone prepares for the holidays, travel, and the expected rotation of Christmas music, treat yourself to something out of the ordinary. Got a show coming up?...
This past weekend, Denver death metal heavyweights Blood Incantation brought their cosmic brutality to The Canal Club. Known for their "psychedelic take on classic death metal," Blood Incantation has been pushing boundaries since their debut album, Starspawn (2016). With themes of space and death woven into their crushing riffs and eerie...
Here we are again Richmond. The city that never hesitates to embrace its vices gears up for Drinksgiving, that sacred Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. It’s a carnival of cheap drinks, questionable decisions, and the bittersweet anticipation of family drama. For those in the trenches of the service industry, it’s not just another night—it’s...
