May 80s Nights never die! Return to the decade of decadence at the Science Museum Thursday August 1st and dance your Jordache off. The event gives you unfettered access to all of the museum's exhibits, including its very popular BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness...
Six Feet Under, Cattle Decapitation, Wretched Friday, November 2 at Kingdom I got to this show a bit late, knowing there would be a handful of pay-to-play bands taking the stage before the three headlining acts. Six Feet Under, Cattle Decapitation, Wretched Friday, November 2 at Kingdom I got to this show a bit late, knowing there would be a...
We have been big supporters and fans of EQ Produktions here in Richmond for a long time. If you are not familiar with this production company, it's headed up by Jesse Pruitt and Michael Holderfield. They have been bringing some great national acts like Sphongle, RJD2, Orchard Lounge, Conspirator, Ozric Tentacles, BONOBO, OTT, and The Magician to...
Nelly Kate and Dave Watkins weren't the only local musicians to participate in 1708 Gallery's 2012 edition of InLight Richmond. Local power-pop heroes The Trillions were on the scene as well, and they made themselves and their music the triggers for the extensive light display that they set up onstage. Nelly Kate and Dave Watkins weren't the only...
FEATURE SHOW Friday, November 16, 10 p.m. Snowy Owls (EP release--photo by PJ Sykes), The Heavy Midgets, Herro Sugar @ Strange Matter - $5/18+ One of the best bands in Richmond, which you should definitely check out, is Snowy Owls. This melodic sounding band with an emphasis on the driving guitar is performing in connection with the release of...
Initially formed in 2004 as a side project of Disco Biscuits by that band's keyboardist, Aron Magner, and bassist, Marc Brownstein, Conspirator have grown into a full-blown touring group that allows Magner and Brownstein to explore "their electronic mad scientist personae." Initially formed in 2004 as a side project of Disco Biscuits by that...
The week of our two-year anniversary has come! We are celebrating big time over at Sounds of RVA headquarters. The Hotdamns are putting finishing touches on their set. The band members took some time over the weekend to answer a few questions. The week of our two-year anniversary has come! We are celebrating big time over at Sounds of RVA...
The Horn RVA Presents Vol. 2 highlights seventeen Richmond groups from a diverse sampling of local releases, b-sides, and exclusive recordings. The Horn RVA Presents Vol. 2 highlights seventeen Richmond groups from a diverse sampling of local releases, b-sides, and exclusive recordings. Our second volume features artwork by VCU graduate Tim...
RVA Mag is proud to present the world premiere of the new video by Rose & Vines, "Hey! Loose Lips." A collaboration between Virginia Beach rapper Lloyd Vines and VA Beach-born, LA-based guitarist/producer Landen Rose, Rose & Vines released their self-titled first album last year. "Hey! Loose Lips" is the first video released from that album--and...
90s-era space-rock cult heroes FUXA (pronounced fyoo-sha, like the color) have recently returned from a several-year absence with a new album, Electric Sounds Of Summer (Rocket Girl Records), and a US tour that brings them to Strange Matter this Wednesday night! 90s-era space-rock cult heroes FUXA (pronounced fyoo-sha, like the color) have...
