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SATURDAY: Photosynthesizers Present Listen Vol. 1 at The Camel

Looking for something to do with that special someone this Saturday? We have just the thing for you! The first of a ten-part series brought to you by The Photosynthesizers, entitled, Listen Vol. 1: The Light In Sound, will be taking place at The Camel. Looking for...

RVA Magazine’s Weekend Preview 4/26 – 4/28

There is a ton of awesome stuff happening this weekend in the lovely RVA, from instagram parties and punk shows to, well, other awesome shows! There's not too much going on on Saturday, but there's a lot of awesome stuff happening on Sunday, so come on out, support...

DAILY RECORD: Nails

Nails – Abandon All Life (Southern Lord Records) Confession time: I've been aware of Nails for a few years now but never listened to them, solely because they feature an ex-member of Terror and happened to come out around the same time that a lot of people from tough...

One Way Richmond’s Must-See Show Previews 4/24-4/30

FEATURE SHOW Sunday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Chris Corsano, Jason Lescalleet, Corsano-Lescalleet Duo @ Forinstance Gallery (107 E. Cary St.) - $7/All Ages Although this isn’t officially part of the RVA Noise Fest, having Chris Corsano and Jason Lescalleet in Monroe Ward...

Win Tickets To See Ghost BC At The 9:30 Club!

Attention all fans of headbanging mayhem: Papa Emeritus II and the Nameless Ghouls, collectively known as Ghost BC, will be coming to 9:30 Club next month, on Monday, May 13--and you could go see them for free, courtesy of your friends at RVA Magazine! Attention all...

DAILY RECORD: William Tyler

William Tyler – Impossible Truth (Merge Records) It must be difficult to be an artist attempting to draw from the past without specifically attempting to recreate it. The Information Age has laid out all extant artistic accomplishments like a tasting menu to be...

DAILY RECORD: Corrections House

Corrections House - Hoax The System EP (War Crime Recordings) Corrections House is a self-described “end times collaboration.” Their logo is a striking design that looks like it's part geometric Japanese calligraphy and part cave glyph painted on the wall by a future...

RVA Noise Fest II: Three Nights Of Harsh Weirdness

This weekend brings us RVA Noise Fest II, the second annual weekend-long showcase of weird and experimental performers both from out of town and of local origin. This year's bill was put together by multiple curators: Gary Stevens (Head Molt/Mutwawa/Rat Ward), Matt...

TONIGHT: Body Movin W/KRAMES & Bobby LaBeat At NY Deli!

It's that time of the month and this time we've got special guest and former Richmonder Cobra Krames in the spot! It's that time of the month and this time we've got special guest and former Richmonder Cobra Krames in the spot! If ya don't know Krames get familiar: Known for big booty bass, Krames gon get this party turnt up. As always, Bobby...

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SATURDAY: Good Life RVA Launches At Kingdom!

There's a brand new weekly party happening at Kingdom on Saturday nights, and it's kicking off this weekend! Good Life RVA is this city's very own taste of the good life, featuring 2 bars and 2 DJs spread out over two floors at Kingdom. There's a brand new weekly party happening at Kingdom on Saturday nights, and it's kicking off this weekend!...

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RVA Mag Presents: Local Shows 8/24-8/26:

Friday, 8/24: Flesh Mountain Boys @ Balliceaux 10PM Friday, 8/24: Flesh Mountain Boys @ Balliceaux 10PM Friday, 8/24: Richard Kamerman & David Kirby (pictured above), Lost Trail, Ting Ting Jahe @ Ghostprint Gallery – Donations/All Ages, 7PM Friday, 8/24: Gypsy, Daylight (pictured above), Boxer, Hold Tight! @ Strange Matter 6 PM (EARLY) Friday,...

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REVOLT OF THE APES Presents: An Interview With Dead Confederate

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” No one here is insinuating that Georgia’s Dead Confederate smell sweet (we’re guessing on an aroma more Wild Turkey-based), but we are more than happy to spend no time at all considering their name (a decision no doubt influenced by the fact that the Revolt of...

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DAILY RECORD: Rome Montana

Rome Montana - Self-Medication (self-released) I recently got a chance to check out local emcee Rome Montana’s EP. Even though it was short (6 tracks), for what his direction is, it's definitely worth a listen. Rome Montana - Self-Medication (self-released) I recently got a chance to check out local emcee Rome Montana’s EP. Even though it was...

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FRIDAY: Dub 101 RVA–Back To Bacon Edition

All around RVA, the students are headed back to school. And in celebration, B.A.D.A.S.S. Raves and Cumulus are starting the weekend off right with the latest edition of Dub 101: Back To Bacon! All around RVA, the students are headed back to school. And in celebration, B.A.D.A.S.S. Raves and Cumulus are starting the weekend off right with the...

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RVA Mag X The Cheats Movement Exclusive: A Conversation with Phonte

In professional sports, the term “pro’s pro” is used to describe an athlete that other professional athletes look to as an example of their craft. Derek Jeter is a pro’s pro. Magic Johnson was a pro’s pro. In hip hop, that type of designation is presented a little differently. In professional sports, the term “pro’s pro” is used to describe an...

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DAILY FIX: Feistodon, “A Commotion”

Here's a really awesome/totally insane thing that I've been meaning to post for a while. Some of you may remember that back in April, on Record Store Day, Mastodon and Feist released a split single in which the prog-metallers from Atlanta, GA and the Canadian indie-rock singer-songwriter covered each other's songs. Here's a really awesome/totally...

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One Way Richmond’s Must-See Show Previews 8/22-8/28

FEATURE SHOW Friday, August 24, 7 p. m. Richard Kamerman & David Kirby, Lost Trail, Ting Ting Jahe @ Ghostprint Gallery – Donations/All Ages. This is the last night of the Ninja Hymnbook Remarks tour, featuring Richard Kamerman & David Kirby and Lost Trail. They could not have picked a more inviting space than Ghostprint Gallery. FEATURE SHOW...

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