Twenty years ago, RVA Magazine and Gallery5 came to life together—two DIY efforts launched with no budget, no blueprint, and no permission. What they shared was a vision: that Richmond’s creative culture was worth showing up for, amplifying, and celebrating....
New York-based super group Battles is finally releasing their long awaited third full length LP, La Di Da Di. New York-based super group Battles is finally releasing their long awaited third full length LP, La Di Da Di. La Di Da Di is the follow up to 2011’s sensational Gloss Drop featuring vocal features from Gary Newman to Kazu Makino. And of...
“I couldn’t sleep, I was ungodly stressed, we didn’t know how much any of this was going to cost, we didn’t know how long it would take, we didn’t know if we’d have to hire lawyers, we were zero to sc “I couldn’t sleep, I was ungodly stressed, we didn’t know how much any of this was going to cost, we didn’t know how long it would take, we didn’t...
Where does one start when talking about Philly folk rockers Good Old War? Where does one start when talking about Philly folk rockers Good Old War? In one sense, they're a perfect embodiment of musical journeymen. They've released multiple great records, yet haven't been able to "make it" despite other, less polished, folk rockers capturing the...
Over everyone else in music today, Titus Andronicus clearly does things their own way. Over everyone else in music today, Titus Andronicus clearly does things their own way. Who else would follow-up a well-received punk rock debut record with a concept album about the Civil War as they did on 2010's The Monitor? Lucky for them, bold risks like...
Charlottesville's bluesy-rock soulful group Erin and the Wildfire are coming to The National this Friday, and the foursome is back with some new single Charlottesville's bluesy-rock soulful group Erin and the Wildfire are coming to The National this Friday, and the foursome is back with some new singles for us! Thank goodness, because I have been...
We're still not sure if this is a joke. Is this a joke? It's got to be a joke, right? Right? We're still not sure if this is a joke. Is this a joke? It's got to be a joke, right? Right? This guy's (Macon Mc Chicken) from NOVA... what? It's only Thursday guys, what the hell. Keep up with Macon Mc Chicken on soundcloud here. Or don't. I'm just not...
It's almost overwhelming how much has been written about Jenny Hval this past year. It's almost overwhelming how much has been written about Jenny Hval this past year. From music blogs to even philosophical journals, the Norwegian singer is resonating with everyone up and down the cultural spectrum and when you really take the time to examine her...
Are you ready for all the face-melting punk your weak little body can handle in two days? Are you ready for all the face-melting punk your weak little body can handle in two days? Well you better be because the owner behind Richmond's record store Vinyl Conflict along with a few other organizers are putting on RVA's third PUNX Picnic. Bobby...
FEATURE SHOW Friday, September 11, 5 PM Sheer Mag, Downtown Boys, Christi @ Strange Matter - $10 in advance/$12 day of show (order tickets here: https://sheermagrva.eventbrite.com/) Punk rock is the best thing ever, y'all. FEATURE SHOW Friday, September 11, 5 PM Sheer Mag, Downtown Boys, Christi @ Strange Matter - $10 in advance/$12 day of show...
