Lotta Punks for Presents on the lineup this week, and it pairs well with a fantastic show from Richmond’s own McKinley Dixon. Both feel like solid ways to close out these oh so dark nights. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? Hit me up...
Capping off a difficult year that saw the release of their debut album, Deau Eyes followed up Let It Leave with surprise single “Haven’t You Had Quite Enough,” a collaboration with DJ Harrison that takes a musical stand against the oppressive negativity of America in 2020. Deau Eyes, better known as Ali Thibodeau, exudes energy of peace, love,...
It's been a while since RVA Mag brought you a week-ending playlist from Virginia's most influential artists, musicians, and institutions, but just this once, we've got a new one for ya -- so get stoked. This week, we bring you a playlist that, we must confess, was created not for us specifically but for fans of music as a whole, from Richmond and...
Richmond-based musician Scott Clark believes in telling stories with his music. His new album, “This Darkness” -- coming this month from Richmond label Out Of Your Head Records -- is a meditative piece inspired by a Rainer Maria Rilke poem. Scott Clark has a lighthearted way of speaking about his chosen medium. His voice is filled with care for...
Charlottesville-based band Dropping Julia, fronted by singer/songwriter Jules Kresky, is finding their sound with their latest single, "My Room," which will greet the world this Friday, at the dawn of a new year. Jules Kresky, frontwoman of the Charlottesville-based band Dropping Julia, grew up in a musical family. Although she rebelled from the...
Looking for small businesses to support with your gifting dollars? Look no further -- we've got what you need in this holiday gift guide. As a longtime resident of Richmond and lifelong lover of style, I’ve been so fortunate to have spent the last few years surrounded by creatives of all types. Though I myself am a writer, I most admire people...
Inspired by their own pent-up creativity during the pandemic, two Richmond musicians have joined forces to form an eclectic, energetic record label. Musicians typically spend evenings in crowded spaces, either playing shows or watching friends play shows. Or they’re traveling the country, bringing their sounds to eager new audiences. However, due...
Spurred on by pandemic-provided alone time and inspired by the loss of a loved one, the Richmond/Charlottesville indie-rock quintet brings us their first new music in three years. Over three years removed from their last release, Richmond-via-Charlottesville indie-rock band Post Sixty Five has released a new single, entitled "Middle Child." The...
Johnny Ciggs may regret the goofy name he gave himself at the start of his hip hop career, but with his new album, Lighters and Lightbulbs, the Gritty City Records label head shows that his talent is no joke. Before Johnny Ciggs became a rapper and owner of Gritty City Records, the inspiration for a potential stage name came during a night out at...
Richmond-based psychedelic indie trio Nancy Raygun bring their first EP into a quarantined world with the hope of spreading happiness through music, even in trying times. “Late Nights” opens with the sound of waves crashing on a beach, transporting you to the waterside, sand between your toes. When the whispering vocals start — a voice singing,...
