Richmond gets it. More than any other city in Virginia. So here’s your Weekend Frequency, a reader-curated playlist, built for the city, by the city. This week’s playlist comes from Marilyn Pham. "Summer is around the corner, which means more...
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Epic Fest VI offered platform for RVA hiphop’s best and brightest
The only way to describe last weekend's Epic Fest is captivating. The local hip hop event is an incredible four-day event which splotlights the talent of seasoned artists in the region as well as up and comers every year at various venues around town. The only way to describe last weekend's Epic Fest is captivating. The local hip hop event is an...
Local punk band Doll Baby deliver heavy, raucous debut EP, ‘Polliwog’
Richmond band Doll Baby recently released their first EP this month, Polliwog, and it’s a blast. The three-track EP may be short, but it’s an assuring sign of great things to come from this talented local band. Doll Baby, which formed a little over a year ago, consists of Julie Storey (vocals/guitar), Dan Kelly (drums), Eric Kelly (guitar) and...
RVA shoegaze band The Talkies drop debut EP, two more to follow
The Talkies, a fairly new alternative grunge indie band on the local music scene, released their first EP this month entitled These Aren't My Friends, I've Just Known Them For Awhile. The Talkies, a fairly new alternative grunge indie band on the local music scene, released their first EP this month entitled These Aren't My Friends, I've Just...
RVA’s indie sensation Lucy Dacus signs with Matador Records
For Richmond singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus, the past few months have likely flown by, as success has emerged quickly and excessively from the release of her debut album, No Burden, which dropped in February. She’s been reviewed by big music publications, been booked for big name festivals like SXSW and the famed Lollapalooza, and is even going...
RVA’s The Southern Belles to end First Fridays residency at The Camel
Seeing your favorite performers in town play on a regular basis at a certain place makes one feel as if you know the band personally, builds a special connection, and bridges the gap between musician and fan. The bands also have a place to call home with these local residencies and build up a local following. Seeing your favorite performers in...
Father and son reunite for Boneanchor/Frog Legs and Manatree show at The Broadberry this Saturday
There's a lot of musical history in Richmond, and every once in a while generations meld together on one stage to offer a unique window into the city's past, present and future. There's a lot of musical history in Richmond, and every once in a while generations meld together on one stage to offer a unique window into the city's past, present and...
Sound of Music Studios celebrates 20 years of A/V production with wide view of Richmond music scene
Over the past two decades, the engineers at Sound of Music Studios have set a Richmond standard for producing major label records, internationally acclaimed films, and live in-studio performances. Over the past two decades, the engineers at Sound of Music Studios have set a Richmond standard for producing major label records, internationally...
‘Evolution of Noah-O’ Episode 3: Virginia Hip Hop Legend Mad Skillz
On this episode of 'The Evolution of Noah-O', Noah and hip hop artist On this episode of '
RVA rapper Michael Millions drops tribute track to late, great Muhammad Ali
Father, fighter, leader - all of these words were used to describe the late great Muhammad Ali. On June 3rd, 2016, 74–year–old Muhammad Ali died of septic shock after battling Parkinson’s disease for 32 years. Father, fighter, leader - all of these words were used to describe the late great Muhammad Ali. On June 3rd, 2016, 74–year–old Muhammad...
