Nothing but crazy bangers this week. These are all pretty big shows but it’s some of the best of the best in their respective genres, all in Richmond this week. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy...
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Southern Nights: Weekend Playlist by Holy Roller
Every single Friday evening, RVA Mag brings you a splendiferously outstanding playlist curated by influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week we're turning the spotlight on Richmond's own Holy Roller, who'll be celebrating the release of their self-titled debut album this Saturday night at The Camel. Having previously made...
Grace Under Pressure: The Rise of NameBrand
Richmond hip hop producer NameBrand has worked with many of the city's top rap talents, including Nickelus F and Michael Millions. But his story is about a lot more than just beats and rhymes. NameBrand is a staple figure within the hip-hop culture of Richmond. Known for his versatility and dynamism as a sample-based producer, he has worked with...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: February 13 – February 19
FEATURED SHOWSaturday, February 16, 8 PMSister Radio Fundraiser, feat. Black Plastic, BUTT, Black Naked Wings, Real Daggers @ Gallery 5 - $7 - 10 donation at the door It's often said in this day and age -- the radio sucks. It's such a known fact that I recently saw an entire documentary about it. But even if you haven't read deeply into it, you...
Illiterate Light’s Unique Journey To Musical Bliss
New EP Sweet Beast finds Virginia duo Illiterate Light becoming their best selves as they work to conquer the music world beyond their home state. Illiterate Light, the duo of guitarist/vocalist Jeff Gorman and drummer/back-up vocalist Jake Cochran, released their new EP Sweet Beast on January 18. For the fruit of over a year's worth of...
What You Were Lookin’ For: Weekend Playlist by Johnny Ciggs
Every weekend, RVA Mag drops a banger of a playlist curated by influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This time around, we've got a playlist from Gritty City Records majordomo Johnny Ciggs, who has been rapping, producing, and curating some of the finest hip hop this city has produced for most of a decade now. His latest EP, Hotel...
Making Lemonade With Charlie And Darlings
The newly-formed local folk ensemble is grappling with powerful emotions like loss and grief through the healing power of old-time harmonies. Sitting together in a circle, one band’s practice looks more like an old-time country jamboree than a rehearsal. Laughs are passed between them as they talk and tune their instruments by ear, plucking a...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: February 6 – February 12
FEATURED SHOWSaturday, February 9, 8 PMThree Sheets To The Wind presents the 8th Annual Love Boat Luau @ The Broadberry - $12 in advance/$15 day of show (order tickets HERE)Valentine's Day is a difficult, fraught holiday. And I say that as a happily married woman -- imagine what the single people are all going through out there. Of course, a lot...
Reptile Tile Vs. Human Man: A Hot Take After Hot Tropic
Reptile Tile is one of the most remarkable bands working in this era of music. They have enough musicians to start a soccer team. The core members all use cheeky pseudonyms: Terry Cloth, Ellen Degenerate, Ken Shiro, Kiwi Clementine, Bury White, Peter Chopoff, Tanith Fox, Door Ajar, and Lorenzo Mozo. They frolic through genres like sonic Scott...
Yes I’m Changing: Weekend Playlist by Manatree
Every Friday night, RVA Mag drops a ridiculously amazing playlist curated by influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This time around we've got a playlist from Manatree, the youthful Richmond quartet whose intricate melodies and complex latticework of guitar leads, synth burbles, syncopated percussion, and gorgeous vocals is both...
