As we look back on 20 years of publishing RVA Magazine, we’re diving into our origins, beginning with our official launch in 2005. That year marked the debut of RVA Magazine, Issue 1, Volume 1, and our April 15th kickoff event at Gallery5. In the process of archiving,...
While the public opinion on the recent folk rock movement can be pretty divided, you'd still be hard pressed to find people who don't love sweet, straight-up Americana. What's even better is when you have that pristine sound done by people born thousands of miles away from its namesake, which is certainly the case in Sweden's First Aid Kit. While...
Sharon Van Etten's work has always been super personal and provides an experience that can really be summed up best as emotionally harrowing. Since her debut in 2009, the Brooklyn singer has been candid about the fact that her songs are a form of therapy for her. Her latest album, Are We There, is just her embracing the honest vulnerability of...
FEATURE SHOW Friday, October 24, 9 PM White Laces, Diamond Center, Sundials, Heavy Midgets @ The Broadberry - $7 (order tickets HERE) OK yes we were just talking about a White Laces show a couple weeks ago but that was in a different context and this show is nearly as important in its own way so once again, you have no excuse to miss it! FEATURE...
If you've been even somewhat involved in the live music scene around RVA over the last few years, you're surely aware of Hot Dolphin; this garage-punk group's been making a name for itself around town with wild live performances and catchy tunes ever since its live debut in February 2012. However, their brand new EP, coming out tomorrow as part...
Run The Jewels, the union of Brooklyn rapper-producer El-P and Atlanta emcee Killer Mike, has only been together since 2012, but in that brief time, they've taken the hip hop scene by storm. Run The Jewels, the union of Brooklyn rapper-producer El-P and Atlanta emcee Killer Mike, has only been together since 2012, but in that brief time, they've...
Have you folks been keeping up with the whole Jellowstone thing? You should be--after all, this new record label is the brainchild of Reggie Pace (No BS! Brass Band, Glows In The Dark, Bon Iver, etc.) and Devonne Harris, aka DJ Harrison. Have you folks been keeping up with the whole Jellowstone thing? You should be--after all, this new record...
RVA rapper Dr. Millionaire has been establishing himself on the scene for quite a while, but he actually still hasn't released a full length solo project. That's about to change, though, with the impending release of My First Million. RVA rapper Dr. Millionaire has been establishing himself on the scene for quite a while, but he actually still...
Attention RVA metalheads! If you don't have your ears to the ground, you might have missed this sudden announcement from the Strange Matter camp yesterday--so here's the word: Tennessee noisecore veterans Today Is The Day are rolling into town late tonight and hitting the Strange Matter stage! Attention RVA metalheads! If you don't have your ears...
As the line began to form outfront of The National, a friend asked me what the fuss was all about. I told them that Brand New were playing tonight. As the line began to form outfront of The National, a friend asked me what the fuss was all about. I told them that Brand New were playing tonight. Not only was he surprised they were still a band, he...
