"When you say something is Haram it is 100 percent forbidden. You will burn in hellfire." - Nader Haram NYC’s Haram might be the most exciting thing in punk rock right now. Or art in general. Blistering, fast, and dangerous, they’re an antidote for the...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an epic, glorious playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week, we've got a special treat for all you longtime Richmond punk heads: a playlist from 92FU. This project came together in the wake of last year's St. Edwards Reunion, which saw half a dozen bands...
Strike Anywhere’s first new release in over 10 years arrives at a time when Richmond is addressing many of the political issues the veteran punk band has been singing about throughout their career. Richmond’s beloved veteran punk band Strike Anywhere is releasing their first batch of studio recordings in more than a decade. Their brand-new EP,...
In the midst of big changes in the local landscape, RVA Mag caught up with Richmond hip hop legend (Mad) Skillz to talk monuments, music, and making real change in the Commonwealth. Skillz has the wisdom of experience, having worked with everyone from The Roots and Nas to Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj. A veteran of the game, Skillz has not only presaged...
To commemorate Juneteenth, two excellent Richmond musicians have released a special track to celebrate the fact that "we're still here." It's Juneteenth, the annual celebration of the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned that the Civil War was over, and that they were free. In light of the struggles against police violence...
In celebration of Juneteenth, Richmond musician extraordinaire and all-around renaissance man Reggie Pace presents a collection of joyful Black American music offering everyone "a moment to breathe." Happy Juneteenth everybody!!! This playlist is a moment to breathe. The history of Black America was recorded through music and art. It amazes me...
Richmond metal legends Lamb Of God will release their first new album in five years tomorrow. We caught up with them to find out what it's like to return to action in midst of a pandemic. As a new decade has dawned, a new chapter is beginning for Richmond-based, legendary heavy metal band Lamb of God. The release of their self-titled eighth...
After a string of EP’s and albums with her band, Erin & The Wildfire, Erin Lunsford has released a new solo album called The Damsel. While The Wildfire’s records seem to be explorations in everything from soul, R&B, and even funk to Americana and blues, Lunsford seems to have found her solo voice in the latter, more down-home roots sound....
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an epic, glorious playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week's comes to us from Xed Out, a relatively new band made up of veterans from the Richmond punk scene, including members of Smoke Or Fire, The Bled, and Top Heavy. Their debut EP, Full Body...
Steady Sounds owner and longtime Richmond music scene figure Marty Key is moving to another state, and with his departure, we must say goodbye to one of Richmond's best record stores. Richmond is not only losing an Arts District staple but a significant creative contributor to our community. Owned and operated by Marty Key since 2010, Steady...
