Richmond gets it. More than any other city in Virginia. So here’s Weekend Frequency, a weekly, reader-curated playlist built for the city, by the city. Weekend Frequency is part revival and part continuation of our RVA Mag Weekend Playlists which we curated...
“Does it feel good to say goodbye?” Will Toledo asks on the newly released Car Seat Headrest song of the same name. “Does it feel good to say goodbye?” Will Toledo asks on the newly released Car Seat Headrest song of the same name. It seemed a pertinent question Monday night, as a growing crowd streamed into the National for the band’s return...
After VCU computer science major Joshua Christian Akan-Etuk was rejected by their film school, he decided to turn that negative into a positive and forge his own artistic path. After VCU computer science major Joshua Christian Akan-Etuk was rejected by their film school, he decided to turn that negative into a positive and forge his own...
RVA noise and hip hop artist Chino Amobi has been making moves for sometime, but it’s always exciting to see a local hit the big stages around the country. RVA noise and hip hop artist Chino Amobi has been making moves for sometime, but it’s always exciting to see a local hit the big stages around the country. Sure enough, Amobi,...
What could be better than 12 hours of 12 of the best music and comedy acts Richmond has to offer all for a good cause? I can’t think of much. What could be better than 12 hours of 12 of the best music and comedy acts Richmond has to offer all for a good cause? I can’t think of much. Gallery5 will host a “12 Acts in 12 Hours” benefit event this...
Here’s a perfect start to the work week for all Richmond music lovers. RVA Magazine is proud to premier Feelings, the new five song EP from Lightfields, ahead of its release this Friday, September 16th over on their Bandcamp page. Here’s a perfect start to the work week for all Richmond music lovers. RVA Magazine is proud to...
How far will you go to get back a prized possession from an ex? This is a theme examined in DC folk band Wylder‘s new music video for “Bitter.” How far will you go to get back a prized possession from an ex? This is a theme examined in DC folk band Wylder‘s new music video for “Bitter.” It’s a fun and...
When it comes to their sound, it’s difficult to place the boys that make up local band She’s A Legend into one little box and shut it. When it comes to their sound, it’s difficult to place the boys that make up local band She’s A Legend into one little box and shut it. Coming off as a pop/punk band, the four-piece definitely has some rock...
RVA’s Lance Bangs have released their first EP, Lance Mountain, via local indie label Citrus City Records, a labor of love that was conceived through hard work, a basement, and dad’s recording gear. The alternative three-piece band, consisting of Colin Thibodeau (vocals/guitar), Joel Alicea (bass) and Drew Lanzafama (drums), began jamming...
An unlikely collaboration has recently taken place between some local hip hop heads and punk kids-and it’s unholy as fuck-literally. An unlikely collaboration has recently taken place between some local hip hop heads and punk kids-and it’s unholy as fuck-literally. Gritty City Records has teamed up with local punk rock group Kick Ass Dalai...
