Every day we grow the good name of Richmond music. Slowly but surely, we’re taking our place on the nation’s grand stage, showing the rest of the country what we have to offer in nearly every genre. This week’s shows are a continual testament to that fact. Got a show...
For those of us who have made it into the basement of Vagabond, we know there's something special down there - and it's about to get a lot more special thanks to the booking talents of a one Mr. Reggie Pace. According to Style weekly, Pace, best known locally as one of the leading minds behind No BS! Brass band, will be setting up shows for the...
Virginia rapper Doug Finesse and producer Jack TP channeled hip hop OGs Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg for the formula to success with their latest project. The two artists released Only Option on January 29 online and according to Finesse, a hip hop musician from Prince George County, the eight-track album was inspired by authentic musicianship. “It was...
The last time we caught up with RVA psychedelic/rock and roll band The Southern Belles they were calling it quits on their four-year First Fridays residency at The Camel. Although that may have come to an end, the band that's become a staple in the Richmond music scene has had quite the whirlwind of a year. They’ve been heavily touring for the...
The only thing that local independent artist and producer Jaavon obsesses over more than death, is love. “My name is Jaavon and [my musical moniker] is Jaavondies (pronounced Jaavon-dies and not Jaavon-dees),” said Jaavon. “I came up with my name because death fascinates me, the concept that when you die… it’s over and it’s the end of your life....
“Did not expect moustachioed guy with hipster hat,” read a comment on the YouTube video for Jawnii-Abhi’s August 2016 single “Flip Phone.” Despite the hipster aesthetic, the Richmond-native is not the sort of musician to pluck a guitar and croon. Instead, he raps. Jawnii-Abhi is the stage name for John Evans. He recently left the east coast and...
When I first heard McChicken I was more than a bit confused. The simple post we threw up a little over two years ago ended up blowing up. The video, featuring McChicken and friends rapping and partying at the river, was infinitely relatable to those who have brought a mixed beverage to Richmond’s favorite water-side party spot. Love it or...
Here's a Valentine's Day present for local music fans: a succinct new song from folk rock duo The Tide Rose in the spirit of love. "Wanna Be Yours" is a playful, yet cautious song detailing feelings of new and unrequited love, and the tender secrecy that naturally follows. "For me, the song was inspired by that feeling of wanting something to...
RVA's Iron Reagan just released a video for their song "Fuck the Neighbors" off their latest album and it is spectacular and everything that is metal, well as metal as clay people can be. The claymation video shows a clay Iron Reagan attempting to throw a house party while dealing with a dorky, annoyed neighbor. Spoiler: Iron Reagan doesn't give...
RVA Mag has been dropping the name Saw Black here and there for quite some time now. He’s the local man of mystery whose behind some of the latest albums to come out from up and coming RVA bands Dharma Bombs, Death Birds Surf Club and more. But what's his story? Well Justin Black, which is his real name, is the co-owner of burgeoning RVA indie...
