Earlier this week, I sat down with Alli and Char of NYC rock band SKORTS to talk about their origins as a band, the ethos they carry, and their shared love of Richmond. The conversation was in preparation for their upcoming show at Get Tight Lounge this Friday with...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you a lovely and wonderful playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week, we bring you a lengthy list of jams from Graham Stone, a Richmond based singer-songwriter whose rollicking style pulls from folk, country, and American roots music. He released his second...
Once a band of teenagers, the members of Manatree are adults now, and they're continuing to evolve and expand their sound as they grow. With three records under their belt, Manatree’s discography offers a compelling auditory journey of stylistic exploration, production innovation, and songwriting maturation. They’ve been a notable name in the...
“This record is the most honest I’ve ever been with myself and with the songs,” said Richmond songwriter Landon Elliott of his forthcoming album. At 8 a.m. on a sunny weekday morning, local Richmond musician Landon Elliott walks into the small but quaint Cafe Nostra near Brookland Park. Based on their brief exchange, it’s clear that he and...
FEATURED SHOWSunday, September 15, 7 PMSwordplay, PT Burnem, Blackliq, Killroy G, D R O N E S @ Gallery 5 - $5 in advance/$7 day of show (order tickets HERE)It's always nice when a prodigal Richmond musician returns home, and that's what'll be happening at Gallery 5 this Sunday as Swordplay hits Richmond once again to celebrate the release of his...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you a lovely and wonderful playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This time around we've got an overstuffed selection of bangers from the men of Super Doppler, who recently released a self-titled LP full of the psychedelic power pop they've been regaling the...
Best known for his work with Old Crow Medicine Show, Chance McCoy has plenty to offer on his own, and he'll show it off in the river city tonight. Tonight at the Richmond Music Hall, a virtuoso fiddler, guitarist, and banjo player will be diving into the local music scene with a performance featuring his latest album. Chance McCoy is best...
Touring behind his excellent sixth album, Flamagra, Flying Lotus will delve into his unique world of complex, politically informed sounds. Flying Lotus will be playing at The National this Saturday, September 7th. Their live show will feature 3D Live’s LED “Ghost Tile” lighting to create captivating virtual worlds specific for each song. There...
FEATURED SHOWThursday, September 5, 9 PMIron Reagan, Nickelus F, Slump @ Fuzzy Cactus - $10I've been doing this column for nearly six years now (I know, time flies), and sometimes I worry that I'm getting a little predictable. I see a show on my exhaustively-compiled master list of upcoming shows and immediately think, "Oh damn, that's feature...
Richmond singer-songwriter Tyler Meacham's focused approach to her music is bringing career opportunities to her and great songs to the world. If anyone ever told Tyler Meacham not to quit her day job, they’ve had to eat those words by now. The 25 year-old Richmond native ditched corporate America to pursue a music career and has quickly started...
