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....
This year, RVA Magazine will be celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary--and in honor of our first decade of publication, we'll be taking a look back and some of our favorite articles we've run over the past 10 years. Today, we revisit our interview with Municipal Waste from RVA Vol. 1 Issue 2 back in 2005. Enjoy! This year, RVA Magazine will be...
The folks over at the Horn got a good few minutes out of the rehearsals for Dave Watkins, Navi and Dumb Waiter's lead up to their 'Big Band' performance at The folks over at the Horn got a good few minutes out of the rehearsals for Dave Watkins, Navi and Dumb Waiter's lead up to their 'Big Band' performance at the WRIR 10th anniversary party. For...
Since Mass Romantic came out in late 2000, The New Pornographers have established themselves as not only a truly great band, but also one of the most consistent bands of the past fifteen years. Since Mass Romantic came out in late 2000, The New Pornographers have established themselves as not only a truly great band, but also one of the most...
In early 2013, after much internal debate, Kevin Devine started a Kickstarter project to fund the recording of his seventh solo album. The project vastly exceeded its $50,000 goal, raising a robust $115,000 due to the support and good faith of his fans and fellow admirers. In early 2013, after much internal debate, Kevin Devine started a...
Richmond rappers Teleport Team have some members heading out to the snowy Northern part of the US for a benefit show at a local community center, and one local news station (and the biggest teenage-square ever) are not too thrilled about it. Richmond rappers Teleport Team have some members heading out to the snowy Northern part of the US for a...
FEATURE SHOW Wednesday, February 11, 8 PM Anousheh (Make Noise album release show), My Darling Fury, Lucy Dacus @ The Broadberry - $10 (order tickets HERE) Anousheh's had a long artistic journey over the past decade or so. FEATURE SHOW Wednesday, February 11, 8 PM Anousheh (Make Noise album release show), My Darling Fury, Lucy Dacus @ The...
Are you a fan of blues, soul, and loud rock n' roll? If so, you should certainly be familiar already with both of the artists that will be arriving at Charlottesville's Jefferson Theater to work their musical magic next Saturday, February 21. Are you a fan of blues, soul, and loud rock n' roll? If so, you should certainly be familiar already with...
During last night's Grammy Awards, California rapper Kendrick Lamar took home two awards, for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, for his single "I". The single is based around the instrumental hook from classic Isley Brothers single "That Lady," but does not actually feature a sample from that song. Instead, Lamar hired a band to re-record...
“Everybody in the band has made some pretty drastic professional and career decisions to be able to do this more,” said Joey Anderson, member of local band Night Idea. “Everybody in the band has made some pretty drastic professional and career decisions to be able to do this more,” said Joey Anderson, member of local band Night Idea. Anderson and...
