Artschool, led by RVA Mag contributor Griffin Smalley, released their debut album Nuclear Sons this week, with a release show set for Friday at The Camel. It’s a record shaped as much by trial and error as it is by intention. “I asked my friend Erin Dakota, who had...
Strawberry Moon is set to release their new EP, My Offering this Friday December 15 with a release show on Saturday, December 16th at Bandito’s Burrito Lounge. What started as a solo project by frontperson Katie Bowles has developed and expanded in the six years it's been around. “I played by myself with a loop pedal for a long time and that was...
In this exploration of Richmond’s musical identity, we delve into the city’s thriving underground scene, where the echoes of rebellion and authenticity ring loud. From the gritty DIY ethos of Punk to the enigmatic allure of Black Metal, Richmond’s musical spirit refuses to be defined by one genre. Beyond the notes and rhythms also lies a...
Punk, metal, thrash and hardcore music fans rejoice! Welcome to Punk Report RVA, your go-to source for all things mosh worthy in Richmond, VA. Every week, I, CJ, will bring you the latest shows, releases and reviews with the bands of the underground hardcore music scene. This week I’ll be kicking things off with the newest single from Enforced,...
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 online...
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...
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 stage...
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 jams,...
It's not every day a piece of a city's soul is put up for sale and we are a few weeks late on this piece of news. But here we are, at the edge of Hadad’s Lake, looking back at the ripples of history and community connection that this place has fostered over the years. In 1965, Dorian Hadad's father, Ronald Sr., along with the money he earned as a...
Sweeping into Brown's Island, the now-annual Over The James showcase ignited the night, with local legends AVAIL leading the charge. Amidst the sweltering heat and an unforgiving sun that emerged after a summer rain, thousands of fans converged, their energy crackling like a high school reunion electrified by rock 'n' roll. Avail, delivering a...
