Since 2013, New York based group Deli Girls have established an electrifying, riotous legacy that dares to not only call out injustice by name, but to scream it from the rooftops. Deli Girls’ founder, Danny Orlowski, has served as the fiery vocal centerpiece for...
Last week, IDLES delivered a stunning performance at The National, leaving everyone's mind blown. Here are the best photographs from the party, captured by one of our favorite Richmond photographers, Ko Soum. Thank you to all those who participated in the IDLES ticket giveaway. We hope you all had an unforgettable experience. Give Ko a follow...
There was a time in recent history the raw, revolutionary power of rock 'n roll was more than just an outlet for teen angst, but a mouthpiece for social change. It was a time when ear-splitting guitar riffs and soul-stirring lyrics resonated with a generation looking for a voice amidst societal turmoil. Grunge giants like Nirvana and Pearl Jam,...
Here’s the scoop from the doorman at the Fuzzy Cactus last Friday — the opening local act, Gull, is not one to be missed, and the doorman, who is also a furniture designer/maker and a VCU grad named TJ Krivankec, was surprised that so many had missed it. The turnout was intimate on Brookland Park Blvd. last Saturday night. I arrived late, on a...
This week at the magazine, we're setting our sights squarely on RVA Music Night for Friday Cheers. It's only right that we shine the spotlight on the vibrant, pulsating heart of Richmond, Virginia's eclectic music scene. Known as a breeding ground for talent that burns with unquenchable creativity and diversity, Richmond has blessed the global...
Navigating the blurred lines between alternative and indie rock can be a tricky endeavor, and it's no wonder why; these genres are deeply interconnected. Born in the late 20th century, alternative rock emerged as a catch-all term for the myriad of evolving rock styles with a punk-rock edge that defied classification. Indie, on the other hand,...
This is Taylor from Beggars; I'm talking to Joey from Terror Cell. Does the name Terror Cell come from anything? It’s just a cool name. Gotta have a cool name. Tell me about how you guys came together. How'd you all meet? What's the dynamic of the band? Terror Cell originated as an offshoot from a band that three-quarters of us were in...
A condensed version of this conversation is in RVA #40, which hits the streets this Friday. Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMagLet's just go down the line. State your name and what you do. Illya: My name is Illya. I’m 20 years old. I do residential...
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...
I was decidedly nervous to interview Ben Reed, the lead singer and guitar player of the Australian band Skegss. Not only had I become over the last few weeks an enormous fan of their music, but I had never spoken one on one with a member of a band that had achieved such monumental success. Although popular in their native Australia, Skeggs have...
