Richmond once got called one of the most hipster cities in America, number five in the country, number twenty in the world, apparently. Depending on your disposition, that either made you proud or made you roll your eyes so hard you risked permanent damage. The thing...
In a newly released video by Overcoast Music, the “Virginia is for Lovers” campaign goes metal with an eight-minute long performance by homegrown Richmond metal band, Inter Arma. At first glance, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) seems comedically juxtaposed against the sludge metal sound of Inter Arma, but a closer look at Richmond’s rich...
Richmond is a town thriving with music from all genres and sub-genres. Whether it is punk, hardcore, metal, indie, emo, rap, or hip-hop, bands always need to figure out a way to stand out in a scene packed with other bands. Dog Lagoon has managed to do so. This up-and-coming 2000s emo-meets-Julien Baker indie-punk band from Richmond is one that...
FEATURED SHOW Friday, January 19 & Saturday January 20, 7 PM both days Be Bad Weekend @ Strange Matter Day 1: Doll Baby, Kenneka Cook, VV, Listless, Wabeya, Magnus Lush, Madison Turner, Talk Me Off, Ice Cream Support Group DJs - $10 Day 2: Haircut, Serqet, Gumming, Dazeases, Locker Room, Liu Light, Itsy Bitsy, Butt, DJ Dogpants - $10 It's...
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...
