"James Munoz, man, talk about a jack of all trades, this guy really does it all, and he’s one of the kindest people you’ll meet. A fun-inducing staple in the Richmond scene. Vocalist and guitarist for Xed Out. Vocalist for The Bled and Glock/Coma. Bartender at Cobra...
On a dark night inside an old, tired townhouse surrounded by the fractured brick sidewalks and out-of-place murals of West Clay Street, 20-year-old rapper Kaelan Brown’s bedroom exploded with sound and light. Drums popped, bass boomed, guitar shimmered and horns blared as Brown hopped around his rehearsal space, unfazed that his already cramped...
Yeni Nostalji is a pop band made up of local Turkish and American musicians whose unique pop sound has been entertaining all of us for quite some time. They've collaborated with big staples like the Richmond Symphony, Richmond brass sensations NO BS! Brass Band, and even local salsa band, Bio Ritmo. And now the five-piece, which is fronted by...
FEATURED SHOW Saturday, May 19, 7 PM Iceage, Empath, True Body @ The Camel - $13 in advance/$15 at the door (order tickets HERE) Oh wow, Iceage is back! This mostly-teenage Danish group grabbed a good bit of attention back at the beginning of the decade with their gothic take on hardcore, and I for one was a big fan (which you'll remember if...
FEATURED SHOW Sunday, May 15, 7 PM Lil Ugly Mane, Nickelus F, Narwhalz of Sound, Division of Mind @ The Broadberry - $15 in advance/$20 day of show (order tickets HERE) Travis Miller has developed quite the intriguing career over the past decade or so. While most who know his music know him primarily as Lil Ugly Mane, he's released music under a...
It was this time last year when RVA Mag checked in with Richmond's Young Scum for our Spring 2017 issue, where the band gave us the lowdown on their humble beginnings with their debut EP Autumn August and their follow-up record, Zona, a summertime-esque collection of poppy lullabies, and how they started working with local label, Citrus City...
FEATURED SHOW Saturday, May 5, 7 PM Power Trip, Sheer Mag, Fury, Red Death @ The Broadberry - $18 in advance/$20 day of show (order tickets HERE) Just in time for the weather to really warm up, here comes one of the hottest gigs of the year! I hope you bought a new air conditioner before everybody sold out of 'em -- if you come home from this gig...
Americana/folk artist Saw Black has been building up the anticipation of his forthcoming release of his sophomore album, Water Tower, with several track releases and videos. The local singer/songwriter released "Melted" back in March, a song tackling addiction, which was inspired by two of his former high school classmates who overdosed on...
John Morand has been making punk records since the 80s. The longtime producer and co-founder of Scott’s Addition’s Sound of Music Studios has worked his magic for countless bands from local groups like GWAR and Lamb of God to bigger names like D’Angelo and Cracker and even Hanson. But tonight, he will release his debut solo record, Scott’s...
Back for their sixth year, Washington D.C.'s Broccoli City Festival this weekend, brings a stacked musical lineup, a two-conference, and a slew of programs that highlight its original purpose of building thriving urban communities and engaging millennials to get involved in their communities through social impact campaigns and events. Started...
