Turnstile returned to Richmond on Wednesday, and it felt like Brown’s Island could barely contain them. The Baltimore hardcore outfit has long since broken past genre borders, crafting songs that reach across generations of music fans. Last night, they looked every...
In today’s episode of “Is This News?” A private birthday party in Richmond’s Carver District unexpectedly blew up on social media earlier this month. Ava’s 21st birthday, which seemed like just another low-key celebration, turned into a local headline when Richmond’s own rapper Nettspend showed up, joined by rising star Milesisbae—who we’ve had...
A trip to the Gun Hole to talk about misinformation and urban myths. October means two things: it's Halloween season and election season. The 2024 election has spread campaigns of misinformation, with panics about controlled hurricanes in Florida, Haitians eating dogs in Ohio, and even widespread voter fraud in Henrico—none of which are true....
Richmond, get ready—this weekend, GalaxyCon’s Nightmare Weekend is bringing a mashup of pop culture chaos, horror flick royalty, and hometown heroes to the Greater Richmond Convention Center from October 11th to 13th. It’s more than just another con; this one’s crawling with the legends who’ve made you scream and the stars you’ve stayed up late...
We've been tracking Mutant Academy's rise from the very beginning here at RVA Magazine, and today marks a significant milestone in Richmond’s music scene as the local hip-hop collective drops their long-anticipated debut album, Keep Holly Alive. And it’s a defining moment for a true "if you know, you know" group that has spent over a decade...
Just a quick glance through the website for Verillas and you immediately feel like you are transported into the world of somewhere fantastical such as Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones. Truthfully, you would not be wrong as the line is partially inspired by the pastime of LARPing and cosplay. Founded by Alice Greenbrier, Verillas is an...
Calling all mecha addicts! The Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour is traveling to various cities across the country to celebrate the remarkable 45th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Hosted by the Bandai Hobby US Team, this mobile pop-up event made a stop at HobbyTown Richmond, showcasing everything Gundam to honor the franchise's rich...
In a world teeming with dragons and hobbits, where mega-corporations churn out a never-ending stream of superhero nonsense and regurgitated franchises—where our options are reduced to Coppola’s farewell, the latest Transformers flick, or yet another Deadpool sequel—what happened to the joy of being an audience? I love Michael Keaton and the...
If you were a child growing up in the mid to late nineties and loved anime, it is without question you would recognize Terri Hawkes’ iconic voice. Most well known as one of the original three voice actresses of Sailor Moon in the English language dub (Tracey Moore would be the first, leaving for creative differences, followed by Hawkes, and then...
Get ready to fill your week with an eclectic mix of tunes and live performances that promise to stir your soul and get you moving. Whether you're looking to chill out to some nostalgic rock vibes, explore fresh new beats, or dive into the hypnotic world of post-punk, this lineup has something for every music lover in Richmond. From the breezy,...
