Richmond isn’t flashy. Its culture doesn’t scream for attention; it waits for you to find it. Vinyl Conflict is a record shop that doesn’t just sling albums but actively shapes the city’s music scene, funding releases, hosting shows, and putting Richmond’s artists on...
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...
There’s a tradition in music of bands coming together to form “supergroups.” From Queen and Bowie to Them Crooked Vultures, there’s no shortage of musical collaborations that make your ears scream for more. And tomorrow, Richmond is going to have a chance to see its very own supergroup. There’s a tradition in music of bands coming together to...
Record stores used to be a major spot for touring musicians to stop and play, but as physical retail locations began to phase out of the cultural zeitgeist, these shop performances have been all but lost. Record stores used to be a major spot for touring musicians to stop and play, but as physical retail locations began to phase out of the...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, February 7, 8 PM A Benefit for Jay Moritz feat. Pink Razors, Cloak/Dagger, Brainworms, Sundials, Modern Things @ Strange Matter - $10 (order tickets here: https://savejay.eventbrite.com) RVA punk rockers, get stoked! This show is for a good cause (more about that later), but even if it weren't, it'd be a momentous occasion....
It appears Florida emo band You Blew It! are not content to rest on their laurels. Less than a year after releasing their much-loved second album, Keep Doing What You're Doing, they've followed it up with a brand new EP on Jade Tree, Pioneer Of Nothing. It appears Florida emo band You Blew It! are not content to rest on their laurels. Less than a...
Fans of talented musical feats of improvisation, listen up! Long-running jam/prog gurus Umphrey's McGee will return to Virginia next week for a performance at Charlottesville's Jefferson Theater, and you could attend for free courtesy of your friends at RVA Mag! Fans of talented musical feats of improvisation, listen up! Long-running jam/prog...
The legendary Oderus Urungus left a trail of death and distraction in his wake - armed with his microphone stand, razor sharp claws and horns, and an even sharper tongue. Could you imagine if this God of Metal was in the next Mortal Kombat video game? The legendary Oderus Urungus left a trail of death and distraction in his wake - armed with his...
Yesterday marked the first anniversary of Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic death at the too-young age of 46. RVA's own Matthew E. White marked the occasion with the release of "Tranquility," a song from his forthcoming album Fresh Blood. Yesterday marked the first anniversary of Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic death at the too-young age of 46....
