Richmond gets it. More than any other city in Virginia. So here’s Weekend Frequency, a weekly, reader-curated playlist built for the city, by the city. Weekend Frequency is part revival and part continuation of our RVA Mag Weekend Playlists which we curated...
Noah Page is the first transgender person to run for an office position in Henrico County, marking a historic moment. However, her candidacy should not be defined solely by her gender identity. Page is an individual with original ideas and a strong desire to aid others. Her unique background affords her a profound comprehension of how the...
It's 2023 and it is time to get ready for another year of unforgettable live music this summer in Downtown Richmond! Friday Cheers presented by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, is back for its 38th season bringing the best up-and-coming artists to Brown’s Island with headliners Snail Mail, Sierra Ferrell, Butcher Brown, Sampa The Great, Watchhouse,...
In this interview, Justice Smith talks to Amber Saint Lexington, a drag performer in the Richmond drag scene. Amber shares her journey from practicing makeup on her cousins and using her own portraits as models for her portfolio to becoming a drag performer. She also talks about her inspirations, her signature style, and the drag scene in...
Douglas Powell aka Roscoe Burnems is an accomplished author, spoken-word artist, educator, and Richmond, Virginia’s first poet laureate. He has published multiple collections of poetry, been a two-time southern regional team finalist, National Poetry Slam Champion, and Season 1 Screen Time Slam Champion. He is also a poetry slam coach, TEDx...
Richmond based punk artist Yonder opens up about his art and music career, and the role that mental health plays in it. He discusses how his "outsider" attitude and vulnerability in his work is rooted in his experiences growing up as the "black sheep" of his family and how creating music helps him deal with his own mental health challenges. He...
A visual album is a collection of songs with corresponding music videos that enhance the narrative of each track. Myles (M.Y.L.O.) Brown's album Journey is a visual album that explores the human experience and tells the story of his personal journey to overcome challenges after losing his friend John Lodge Fergusson. The album, set in various...
According to the CEO of Charged Up Entertainment and local hip hop legend, Noah Oddo, the Cleveland Guardians have accused the company of infringing on their team's new logo. Oddo stated that the Cleveland Guardians' lawyers contacted him and demanded that he give up the Charged Up logo or relinquish his legal rights to protect the brand. Oddo...
Veteran Virginia rapper Pusha T has been known as King Push for a while now, and he's been proving exactly why he came by such a royal sobriquet in recent months as he returned to the spotlight with his latest solo album, It's Almost Dry. Having started out as one half of the legendary hip hop duo Clipse, along with his brother No Malice, Pusha...
Richmond's Butcher Brown has been on a roll as of late, which is impressive considering the worldwide lockdown, but they kept their music out there and grew their fanbase. Not easy. The guys launched their YouTube series #MothershipMonday and stayed connected during the pandemic. They hit national level news when ESPN reached out to create the...
