Gallery5 and the surrounding blocks of Jackson Ward became a portal to the past, where the clang of steel, the scent of woodsmoke, and the hum of lively conversation set the scene for the Richmond Renaissance Faire’s fundraising kickoff. Organized by Virago Alley in...
This article was featured in RVAMag #22: Fall 2015. This article was featured in RVAMag #22: Fall 2015. You can read all of issue #22 here or pick it up at local shops around RVA right now. Author & Punisher Melk En Honing (Housecore) Tristan Shone’s one-man project is a genuinely compelling mix of industrial music and doom metal that...
It’s nearly impossible to discuss indie pop in this decade without touching down on Lousiana quintet GIVERS. It’s nearly impossible to discuss indie pop in this decade without touching down on Lousiana quintet GIVERS. Hell, do a Spotify search of indie pop playlists and find them on all but a few, with most appearances probably...
We’ve got an extensive feature on Lucy Dacus, a talented local singer/songwriter from Richmond, in our upcoming print issue. I won’t give away too much right now, but I can assure you she’s an incredible artist well worth your time. To illustrate her talent, The Fader recently conducted a brief interview with her and...
I know it’s only Wednesday, but I figure we could all use a little mid-week reminder to get angry about something. I know it’s only Wednesday, but I figure we could all use a little mid-week reminder to get angry about something. So we bring you the new video from international protest band Pussy Riot, famous for any number of...
I was doing my hipster duty this weekend while making breakfast – listening to NPR’s Weekend Edition – and what did I hear during the first half hour? I was doing my hipster duty this weekend while making breakfast – listening to NPR’s Weekend Edition – and what did I hear during the first half hour? The...
“This tour has been the biggest, most rewarding risk we’ve taken with our band. “This tour has been the biggest, most rewarding risk we’ve taken with our band. The fact that we got to see a new thing everyday, play a different area and meet new people everyday is nothing shy of being the privilege of a lifetime,” said Christian Moquin, drummer...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, November 21, 8 PM Night Birds, Iron Reagan, Red Death, Cross Eyed @ En Su Boca – $8 One of the two hottest punk rock tickets in town this week (more about the other one later) is happening at En Su Boca Saturday night–and it’s guaranteed to be a total mess, in the best possible way. FEATURE SHOW...
Singer-songwriter and Richmond native Drew Gibson recently released the music video for “When The Vinyl Scrapes,” the second track on his spectacular album 1532 out this past January. Singer-songwriter and Richmond native Drew Gibson recently released the music video for “When The Vinyl Scrapes,” the second track on his...
Hip hop artist Noah-O definitely reps RVA, but for his newest video “Trap”, the rappe Hip hop artist Noah-O definitely reps RVA, but for his newest video “Trap”, the rapper, travelled to Detroit to shoot the heavy, hard-hitting single from his debut album Monument Avenue to capture the essence of of the gritty motor...
