Lately, I’ve been in a serious rap mood, and with that, I’m continuing my quest to dive deeper into the local scene. If you’ve got any tips, send them my way. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com....
Fans of folk, blues, R&B, and soul should all be equally excited to hear about this exciting performance happening this Sunday at DC's Lincoln Theatre. There was a time that you could easily assume anyone who had heard the name Rhiannon Giddens had heard it due to her status as founder and frontwoman for North Carolina old-time string band the...
After debuting in 2009, Nashville sextet Diarrhea Planet has quickly made a name for themselves as one of the premier live bands in the country. After debuting in 2009, Nashville sextet Diarrhea Planet has quickly made a name for themselves as one of the premier live bands in the country. Fueled by strong word of mouth off of exuberant recordings...
Yesterday, Style Weekly published an article by Courthouse News Service correspondent Charly Himmel, reporting on a lawsuit filed against GWAR by William Brockie, father of the late frontman and founder Dave Brockie. The lawsuit alleges that GWAR members conspired to steal Dave Brockie’s personal belongings and even his cremated remains from his...
One of hip hop's hottest crews right now, Run the Jewels, is known for being pretty damn creative and innovative in everything they do, and it looks like we might have some insight into some of their One of hip hop's hottest crews right now, Run the Jewels, is known for being pretty damn creative and innovative in everything they do, and it looks...
If you wanted to talk about the best music cities in the country, you'd naturally find yourself mentioning Seattle at some point. Though the rainy town's major impact on the music industry is now almost thirty years old, Seattle continues to make a huge contribution to the music world. If you wanted to talk about the best music cities in the...
It's finally live, folks and it is f*cking sick - check out Navi's new video for "L.A.S.E.R." and "GILGAMESH" via the awesome folks at Good Day RVA. It's finally live, folks and it is f*cking sick - check out Navi's new video for "L.A.S.E.R." and "GILGAMESH" via the awesome folks at Good Day RVA. We caught up with the folks at Good Day a few...
FEATURE SHOW Gallery 5 10th Anniversary Weekend! Friday, April 3, 7 PM White Laces, Lobo Marino, Dave Watkins, The Awesome Few, plus PLF DJs Akasha, DJ Gon, Dope Solo - Free! Saturday, April 4, 7 PM Priests, Creepoid, Positive No, Christi - $8 in advance/$10 at the door (order tickets HERE) Sunday, April 5, 7:30 PM Friend Roulette, Night Idea,...
It's been less than two years since From Fragile Seeds released their debut album, There Are No Maps Left, but the RVA post-hardcore band has experienced a lot during that time. Now, with the impending release of second full-length Myth And Ceremony, they're bringing the sum total of those experiences into the world--and today, RVA Magazine is...
In big news for Richmond metal, Megadeth founding members Dave Mustaine and Dave Ellefson have announced that they'll be heading into the studio to record the followup to their 2013 album Super Collider with drummer Chris Adler of Lamb Of God. In big news for Richmond metal, Megadeth founding members Dave Mustaine and Dave Ellefson have announced...
