To start off, we already knew this was happening The plans have been out there for years, but a recent article from the VCU student paper, The Commonwealth Times, highlighted by Axios yesterday, has brought it back into the conversation this week. Virginia...
If there's one thing that working on Strange Daze earlier this year proved to me, it's that Richmond's excellent regional music scene is not a new phenomenon. In any given year, there's a ton of great music coming out of this town, and that's just as true today as it was 30 years ago. From the long-running hardcore punk scene that's still going...
Being a college student on a campus where Top40 radio playlists are forcibly pumped into my head all day, I yearn for the chance encounter with someone who has not been listening to Nicki Minaj for three straight hours. I cherish the rare conversation I have with a fellow student about their thoughts on how bad (or good) they thought the new...
The Horrors are an excellent post-punk group from the UK, and this single comes from their second album, 2009's Primary Colors. That record was a huge hit in England, and met with universal critical acclaim, but for some reason it never really caught fire here in the US. Therefore, you may have missed this track and its accompanying video, which...
Thursday, 1/5 This is Your Life, In Courage (pictured above), Balance and Composure, Tigers Jaw, Captain We're Sinking @ The Camel 6pm. All ages. Thursday, 1/5 Jazz Cafe at VMFA featuring Larri Branch Agenda @ VMFA 6pm. Thursday, 1/6 Joe Threat @ Nile Ethiopian 10pm. Thursday, 1/6 Erin Tobey (pictured above), Midair, Greetings @ Gallery 5 6pm....
RVA RADIO is down with bringing you new music whenever we find it. If you are interested in being profiled on here, hit us up at hello@rvamag.com with a mix! ------------------------------------------------------------------ One of the most versatile and celebrated DJs in Virginia, OH!BOY aka Chris Reed is a powerhouse behind the 1200s. From...
Best Records of 2011 10. Lobo Marino – The Reincarnation (Somedaythiswillallmakesense) Lobo Marino spent most of 2011 on the road, sharing their music from town to town in any makeshift venue available. Prior to their departure, they spent the early part of 2011 recording The Reincarnation at the Richmond Ballet, with Dave Watkins at the helm....
Swahili – Swahili (self-released) All I really need to do is think about the first time I heard the ghostly, longing vocals of “Soma” and I deliver myself the chills. Uplifting, strange and radical. We don’t really have to still listen to people who say electronic music is void of a soul, do we? Swahili – Swahili (self-released) All I really need...
Richmond based DJ Pari is the host of the monthly Soulpower dance party at Balliceaux and co-host of Midnight Soulstice on W-RIR 97.3 fm (every Friday from 11pm until 1am.) Pari spins clubs and festivals worldwide and he has worked with Soul legends like James Brown, The Impressions, Marva Whitney, Bobby Byrd, Mandrill, Sharon Jones & the...
Monday, 1/2 Fred Eaglesmith @ Ashland Coffee & Tea 8pm. Tuesday, 1/3 Casting Call, Challenges, I Time Bomb, Heavy Heart, High Regard, Burn the Ballroom (photo by Brandon Hambright) @ The Camel 7pm. Wednesday, 1/4 Itchy Hearts, The Milkstains (photo by Craig Carper), Blue Rajas, A.M. Astronaut @ The Camel 8pm. Wednesday, 1/4 DJ Ruhl, Ruckus @...
