"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 a totally essential playlist from influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week, the whole staff got together to celebrate the end of the year and the decade with a killer mix of party jams to keep your body moving well into the new year. From classic disco, funk, and soul jams to modern hip...
FEATURED SHOWSaturday, December 28, 10 PMThe Return of Sp***** Ed and the Sh****** @ Cary Street Cafe - $10This week's show column is entirely focused on that weird end-of-year week between Christmas and New Year's Day -- that week we all are so sure will be a total loss that plenty of businesses shut down entirely until the new year rolls...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an essential playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This time around, we have an especially-curated holiday playlist from RVA Magazine's music-obsessed Editor-In-Chief, Marilyn Drew Necci. Here's what she has to say about it: "The reference to Nakatomi Plaza,...
FEATURED SHOWThursday, December 19, 7 PMGritty City For The Kids 5, feat. Gritty City Records (Photo by Jake Cunningham), Segga Spiccoli, Radio B, 3WaySlim, Reppa Ton, Scuba, Bandolero, Illa Styles, Versace Chachi, Shawn Mike, Starr Nyce, A.Day, Gritty City Sound Machine @ The Camel - $10 (order tickets HERE)Y'all, when you're the editor of a...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an essential playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This time around, we've got some tunes selected for your enjoyment by The Flavor Project, a wide-ranging ensemble featuring some of the most talented musicians Richmond has produced in recent years. It's led by...
The Menzingers' sold out performance at The Broadberry last week was a dream come true for true-blue fans of the veteran melodic punk band. Those unsayable words that anyone with a favorite song has heard: “You know you’re not in the band, right? You know you don’t know these people, right?” “Yes, mom. I know I’m not in the band.” She’s smiling,...
From the instrumental psychedelic music they play to the shows they host at their house, Richmonders Lucy In Battle Armor bring a sincere, positive spirit to everything they do. If you’ve never been to the house venue Lucy Lane, the best way to describe it is homey. The basement, where the stage is located and shows are performed, is lit by...
FEATURED SHOWFriday, December 13, 7 PMGhost Of Pop 2019, feat. Palm Palm (Photo by Ashley Travis Photography), Deli Kings, Saw Black, Prabir Trio, Aster @ Gallery 5 - $5 in advance/$10 at the door (order tickets HERE)I don't think it's arguable that we're right in the thick of the holiday season at this point, folks. Christmas is two weeks away,...
A class at Virginia Commonwealth University focusing on Beyoncé is exciting students to learn about the artist's role in feminism, African American studies, and pop culture. Following over 20 years of Beyoncé’s music prevailing in the nationwide music scene, VCU is hosting a new course focused on the artist in its African American studies...
