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. Whole lot of personal favorites on the bracket today. Some far off...
On Dec. 10, the eighth installment of Flag On The Moon (FOTM)—the brainchild of Richmond hip-hop legend Radio B—returned to The Broadberry. The intergenerational hip-hop showcase invites the city’s best MCs to grace the stage. Blaine Cooz by Christian Carter-Ross “Some have said Flag has that Super Bowl feel,” Radio B said in our interview....
Experience a delightful brunch accompanied by live jazz at The Savory Grain, our sponsor. This cozy venue offers not just brunch, but also dinner, enticing happy hour specials, and vibrant live music on Thursday and Saturday nights. More info here. This week on SOUND CHECK we've covering a lot of ground, so hopefully in the hustle and bustle of...
In this exploration of Richmond’s musical identity, we delve into the city’s thriving underground scene, where the echoes of rebellion and authenticity ring loud. From the gritty DIY ethos of Punk to the enigmatic allure of Black Metal, Richmond’s musical spirit refuses to be defined by one genre. Beyond the notes and rhythms also lies a...
This week’s edition of YO! HIP HOP RVA is eclectic: BAVA perfectly balances soul and trap on “Me vs BAVA.” Peter $un’s “MY FAVORITE DRUG” remixes have unique grooves all music lovers will enjoy, and Bradford Thomas’ LP is an enigmatic amalgamation of Black music. Are you an artist with new tracks, a listener with suggestions or the inside scoop,...
It’s hard to believe hip-hop was once the red-headed stepchild of jazz and soul. Purists complained the genre was a crude regurgitation of its predecessors over a break beat, but 50 years later, a once misunderstood genre is now Big Brother—omnipresent in virtually all corners of society. But now trap and drill—the little brothers of hip-hop that...
We're multi-platform here at RVA Mag in case you didn't know, and we've been working on some wonderful video content for viewers including a video companion piece to this column! In the latest video we spoke to Kendall Street Company after their performance at the 8th Annual Turkey Jam at The Broadberry on November 26th, 2023. Filmed in the...
Punk, metal, thrash and hardcore music fans rejoice! Welcome to Punk Report RVA, your go-to source for all things mosh worthy in Richmond, VA. Every week, I, CJ, will bring you the latest shows, releases and reviews with the bands of the underground hardcore music scene. This week I’ll be kicking things off with the newest single from Enforced,...
Despite what the critics say, this week’s edition of YO! HIP HOP RVA proves trap and drill music aren’t monolithic. Burt AllWyld croons and raps over a moody sound bed while Hotboii VL, 249Ballout and Corey2x deliver menacing raps over thumpy production. The diversity in delivery amongst this week’s featured artists capsize the lazy labels thrust...
There's a lot happening this weekend as the cold weather has permanently driven the citizens of Richmond inside for good until the spring. With the final First Friday in just a few days there will be so many interesting activities around the city to occupy your time, and then the weekend itself is full of so much art and music that it can be...
