Editor's Note: Looking to get coverage for your music? We have a submission form. Take a minute to tell us about your project so we can better plan our editorial coverage. You can find the form HERE. Pretty guitar sounds all over the place. Country, indie, psyche...
Here is a selection of photos for those that missed it. The Mitras show last weekend at The Camel featuring Soraya Silene of IONNA, captured by photographer Ben Lahoussine. THE MITRAS BY BEN LAHOUSSINE
There’s a lot of love surrounding Richmond rap legend Noah-O. Spend five minutes in his shop, Charged Up Flagship Store and you’ll understand why. The sense of community is infectious, connecting art and culture in a way that gives far more than it could ever take. From food and clothing drives to mental health screenings for youth and young...
The energy in the city is palpable as the Memorial Day has passed, the cultural summer is officially in full swing and music is everywhere. This week Friday Cheers is back on with Sir Chloe headlining backed up by Richmond's very own Prabir Trio and Miami's Deaux Visages. All weekend long Charged Up Entertainment has organized a series of...
All day long, buzz at the festival hinted that Anderson .Paak might be dropping by to show some love for his pals in Richmond's very own Butcher Brown. And the rumors were spot on. At DayDream Fest, Anderson .Paak was seen with Richmond’s own musical talents. Captured by local photographer Joey Wharton, .Paak appeared alongside rappers Michael...
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...
