After more than a decade in hibernation, one of Richmond’s most revered underground metal gatherings is clawing its way back to life. Heart Of Winter, the black metal and doom-heavy festival that helped define an era of the city’s DIY extreme metal scene, is...
The Richmond-based alt-rock band are moving forward from their debut EP into greener musical pastures. What would it look like if a Richmond-based alt-rock band shared a name with one of the nation’s leading home decor and interior design magazines? Enter House and Home. The band, formed in early 2017, is comprised of lead vocalist and guitarist...
Happy Holliday's and Merry Christmas! Happy Holliday's and Merry Christmas! Here is a fun routine for the holidays from one of our favorite turntable masters Dj Throdown. Scratching and mixing up some of your favorite holiday tunes to get into the spirit. This was recorded live from the Beat Refinery in Maryland. Now to the egg nog and feasting,...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an A-plus can’t-miss playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This time around, our playlist comes from Cobra Cabana, the much-loved restaurant and bar on Marshall St in Carver. They'll be rocking hard all day tomorrow with a one-year anniversary party sure to be...
If you’ve ever been skeptical of attending large festivals, the Richmond Folk Festival might just change your mind. Where else can you find Tuareg guitar, Tuvan throat singing, and honky-tonk all in the same weekend? The Richmond Folk Festival, of course! The Richmond Folk Festival took place for the 15th time this year from Friday, October 11...
FEATURED SHOWSaturday, October 19, 3 PMCobra Cabana's One Year Cobranniversary, feat. Kool Keith, Weedeater @ Cobra Cabana - Free!It's hard to believe that it's only been a year since Cobra Cabana opened over in Carver. They've wasted no time making themselves an integral part of the Richmond scene, from their delicious and politically-informed...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an A-plus can’t-miss playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This one comes to us courtesy of Rumput, a delightful Richmond-based ensemble that combines the classic string-band traditions of early 20th century American music with folk music traditions of...
FEATURED SHOWWednesday, October 9, 5:30 PMMunicipal Waste, Napalm Death, Sick Of It All, Take Offense @ The Broadberry - $24.50 (order tickets HERE)I don't like doing this. And by "this," I mean recommending that you go to a show that may very well be sold out by the time you read these words. On the other hand, when an absolute epic powerhouse...
Los Angeles' Bad Suns brought their bouncy alternative pop to The National on the last weekend in September, and RVA Mag was there to capture the scene in all its glory. On the last Friday night in September, as leaves are falling into batches of warm pumpkin spice tones and bright crimson in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, Bad Suns headlined...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an A-plus can't-miss playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week's playlist comes to us from Chris L. Terry, a Los Angeles-based author with some deep Richmond roots. Those roots are on display in his new novel, Black Card, which tells the story of a...
