About 10 years ago, actor Michael Shannon and veteran band member Jason Narducy threw an impromptu covers set in Chicago. The two quickly bonded over a shared love of alternative rock and found themselves doing yearly shows where they would play entire albums. They...
In spite of the contrasts between the two releases, digging into both the new EP from Charlottesville's Gold Connections and their previous EP reveals equally great results. Gold Connections, a Charlottesville-based underground-arena rock band led by guitarist/songwriter Will Marsh, released a new EP, Ammunition, early last November. Their...
Virginians Kendall Street Company explore introspective themes on their latest album, The Stories We Write For Ourselves, which had to be completed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A crowd is mingling as the sun sets, with the strum of a guitar drifting through the air. Kendall Street Company presides over this crowd at Virginia Beach’s...
With the soundtrack to a fake movie about the secret world of world-class Rock-Paper-Scissors competitions, Richmond trio Hewolf takes their goofy, theatrical cock-rock to the next level. “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot!” Get ready to rumble, and get ready to listen to Hewolf’s latest album, Iron Survivor 2: The Motion Picture Soundtrack. This...
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...
