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Burt AllWyld, Hotboii VL, 249Ballout & Corey2x: Yo! Hip Hop RVA

Despite what the critics say, this week’s edition of YO! HIP HOP RVA proves trap and drill music aren’t monolithic. Burt AllWyld croons and raps over a moody sound bed while Hotboii VL, 249Ballout and Corey2x deliver menacing raps over thumpy production. The diversity...

Susto, Andrés & Ten Pound Snail: Sound Check

There's a lot happening this weekend as the cold weather has permanently driven the citizens of Richmond inside for good until the spring. With the final First Friday in just a few days there will be so many interesting activities around the city to occupy your time,...

Zuri, Naeedy & Cho0n: YO! HIP HOP RVA

This week's edition of YO! HIP HOP RVA rolls out an eclectic tapestry of sounds, featuring a trio of powerful woman MCs and a dash of masculine energy to spice up the mix. Zuri brings the classic boom-bap back to life, infusing her tracks with a storytelling prowess...

Beach Fossils, CAS & DJ Harrison: Sound Check

Well it's officially the holiday season, and there's no avoiding it now. Some artists are fully embracing the season, while others are choosing to chug along and continue releasing their music and playing their tracks live like it's any other time of the year....

John-Allison Weiss Celebrates 10 Years of Say What You Mean

I’m half-way through my voice message when an Atlanta area code calls me back. John-Allison Weiss is pulled over on the side of the road on their way to Brooklyn when they call me back. I do something I genuinely don’t do often and open with, “do I have permission to...

Thrash Band Vigil Release New Demo to High Praise

With the release of their new demo tape DEMO '23, Vigil are popping off, so CJ Payne sat down with the band to figure out what they're all about. You can find links to their music here, and follow them on Instagram here. CJ PAYNE: I want to start by asking you, how...

Thrash Band Vigil Release New Demo to High Praise

With the release of their new demo tape DEMO '23, Vigil are popping off, so CJ Payne sat down with the band to figure out what they're all about. You can find links to their music here, and follow them on Instagram here. CJ PAYNE: I want to start by asking you, how did you form the band? How did that all come together? MICHAEL: I met Mark...

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Vigil Band RVA Mag 2023

Out of the Grave Comes Richmond Vampire

CJ: Alright, I'm CJ. I'm sitting here with Mondo from Richmond Vampire. Happy to have you here. MONDO: Thanks for having me. CJ: Starting off, can you tell me about how you guys started the band? M: Yeah, me and Shiv and Caleb -- Shiv plays guitar and Caleb's the drummer -- we were in an old band called Sling Blade, and then our singer moved...

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Richmond Vampire RVA Mag 2023

I Was Baptized by Cancer Christ and Other Weird Tales

Opening for GWAR is a flex. Opening for GWAR at home in Richmond is a flex and a kick flip. Cancer Christ came in hot at the bottom of the bill. They blew the doors open with thrash punk that felt like 1986 at your favorite skate spot, boombox overheating, 8 D batteries struggling. Anthony Mehlhaff, front man and imperfect Jesus, took the...

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Cancer Christ show in Richmond VA 2023 via RVA Magazine

Palehound, GWAR & Drook: Sound Check

It's getting a little spooky around these parts. With Halloweekend, and the holiday itself, almost upon us, we're here to lay down for you the tunes to keep your partying fresh and well soundtracked. An indie group out of Boston called Palehound will be making their way down to The Broadberry for a Monday night of chilled out introspective...

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GWAR at The National

RVA Mag’s Top 5 Guitarists in Richmond 2023

In embarking on any endeavor to decide who is the best, those engaged in the activity must recognize, and by extension acknowledge, that it is futile. Subjectivity holds sway over every aspect of any art form, and to dub someone the singular best of anything does a disservice to the area being dubbed. One person might possess an undeniable...

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Top 5 Guitarists 2023

In The Heat Of The Night Vol. 9: The Dog Days Of Summer

As we nosedive into the sultry sizzle of summer, the city's asphalt starts to offer a small breath of relief but, let me tell you, Richmond's nightlife doesn't know the meaning of chill. This week, our shutterbug in residence, Jody Adams, was beating the pavement, venturing everywhere from the ear-bleedingly loud metal shows deep in the...

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South Bound 95 Is The Richmond Punk Photo Show To See

Punk is thriving in Richmond, as punk tends to do anytime the country feels in turmoil, and disarray, a tightly wound spring of frustration and discontent just itching to burst forth. Punk is that outlet. To many of our readership, punk is THE truth. Punk is what originally put Richmond culture on the music map for the first time. Most of...

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Michael Thorn Razorblades & Aspirin 2023

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