Richmond gets it. More than any other city in Virginia. So here’s Weekend Frequency, a reader-curated playlist built for the city, by the city. This week’s playlist comes from the publishers of RVA Mag: A resistance soundtrack for our friends in Washington DC...
The best foil in a story is one under the perfect contrast, it’s opposite. A white bold text shows best on a black canvas. On Sunday night, on a cold bitter night, an audience waited patiently, dispersed murmur. A rather coy man walked up to the mic, calmly introduces himself and precedes to show the best title in its respect: On the screen sits...
Richmond's Southern-Americana rock band, Big Mama Shakes are back and shakin' things up you could say with some pretty extensive plans to reshape themselves this year. Since forming in 2013, the five-piece has entertained intimate crowds at Capital Ale House, held down a regular residency at The Camel, played alongside big-name acts like Dirty...
New life is being breathed into Richmond's rap community with the introduction of the RVA Lyricist Lounge, hosted by Radio B. The monthly event is meant to be a platform for local rappers and emcees to showcase their lyrical talent on stage and against each other in battles. Taking inspiration from the classic nature of hip-hop and rap cyphers,...
FEATURED SHOW Friday, January 12, 7 PM RVA Lyricist Lounge, Vol. 1, hosted by Radio B, feat. Michael Millions, AGM/Southpaw, Mutant Academy, Gritty City, Noah O, Joey Gallo, Born Unique, Intalek, Easalio, Chance Fischer, Cane, Cole Hicks, J Slim, Nu3ra Ness, Misterelle, Reppa Ton, RezonDaDawn, and more @ Strange Matter - $10 Radio B has been a...
Originally printed in RVA #31 WINTER 2017, you can check out the issue HERE or pick it up around Richmond now. Tim Barry High On 95 (Chunksaah) Punk rock is the kind of scene that wears a person out. This might sound ridiculous to the kids singing along to “Young Til I Die” covers at the all-ages show, but by the time you’re 29 with two full...
Forming a band can be hard. Keeping a band together is even harder. Maintaining a fan base and consistency in a musical city like Richmond is its own feat. But the members of local indie band Minimum Balance have mastered the art of--well, balance, and using a pre-formed foundation to create their current sound. After churning out two previous...
It's been awhile since we last received a project from RVA rhyme-smith Chance Fischer. So when I heard he was about to release the Whisky Neat EP, I knew I had to catch up with him, preferably over the libations that inspired the title. Originally printed in RVA #31 WINTER 2017, you can check out the issue HERE or pick it up around Richmond now. ...
FEATURED SHOW Friday, January 5, 8 PM Asylum, Incisor, Essex Muro, Future Terror @ Strange Matter - $8 (order tickets HERE) It's never too soon for the new year to start bringing us new records by great local bands--and the first big record release show of this year will be taking place at Strange Matter this Friday night. It will welcome a brand...
It's been a great year in local music. The sound coming from our local scene has a cohesive quality that's pushing everything forward. In looking through all these noteworthy videos coming out of Richmond, you get a sense that our town is making itself known all over with our own energy and sound. It has taken awhile to get to this point, but...
