A conversation with Høly River and Richmond artist Sarah Aha on the making of “Day is Born” Shortly after the year 2026 began and 5 years in the making Høly River released their new album Day is Born. I was able to sit at Earthfolk, a central point in community...
Driving down the business district toward Brown's Island on Thursday evening, there was nothing but a sea of pink—pink dresses, pink overalls, pink cowboy hats, pink glitter, pink rhinestones, pink everything. Anyone who didn't know better might have quietly wondered if they had accidentally time-traveled to July 2023, when the dress code was the...
Paul Oakenfold's career spans over 30 years, during which he has elevated and shaped electronic music, including being listed as the #1 DJ in the world multiple times. I came to know Oakenfold through BBC Radio 1 and the popular Global Underground series. The first DJs (and really the only ones) I had pictures of on my walls were Oakenfold and...
Say hello to Lucienne Nghiem, known in the digital world as luxxienne, a Richmond-based photographer, whose artistry is painting the town in shades of dream-pop and disco. Lucienne has transformed her passion into a full-time endeavor, infusing her work with a distinct feminine aesthetic inspired by early 2000s chic and the vibrant pulse of 70s...
This Friday Cheers unfurls once more, heralding a celebration of Richmond’s dynamic music scene with RVA Music Night—a curated blend of today's most electrifying local acts alongside The Legendary Ingramettes, a storied gospel ensemble taking center stage. But that's just the prelude. Shinyribs, the visionary behind Poor People's Store, graces...
The name Wes Parker had been appearing on my radar for many weeks, and he seemed like the new kid on the block to talk to. Parker in 2024 alone had released two new singles, the second one by the name “Annie Moore” with a video to accompany it, and then with another track not far behind, this guitar playing stranger seemed to be making a name for...
Cristian Espinoza has been capturing the essence of youth street life for some time, and his film photography provides a raw, authentic look into the underground and art culture of the DMV area. We had the opportunity to send him a few questions. R. Anthony Harris: Your work feels like a digital diary of your life. Is this intentional? Cristian...
Friday Cheers may be taking a bye week, but that doesn't mean that there's any shortage of music in our fair city. This weekend Golden Shoals take over Get Tight Lounge for a wonderful outdoor evening of string band music, Ten Pound Snail are loading up the Broadberry with their indie psych friends, and Kidz at Play have a new track of laid back...
The show last night was fast and hard. Here is a selection of photos for those that missed it. Photos by Landon Shroder
Monday, May 13, legendary punk rock band, L7, will take the stage at Richmond’s Canal Club. It has been over 20 years since their last appearance in Richmond. They will be joined by Gina Volpe of the Lunachicks at one of our longest running music venues. They’ve appeared on numerous classic 90’s film soundtracks like I Know What You Did Last...
