For a lot of people, MTV wasn’t background noise. It was the place where you learned what music looked like. You didn’t just hear a song, you watched it. Whole afternoons vanished in front of the TV, waiting to see what came on next. As of December 31, that era...
The Village Cafe at 6 PM on Saturday nights is not, not known for its quiet atmosphere. Regardless, I had made the decision to interview the band Deli Kings at that place and time, and guns must be stuck to. I showed up 10 minutes early, and the place was packed. As I waited outside, the first to arrive was Deli Kings' singer, Nick Morrison,...
This week at the magazine, we're setting our sights squarely on RVA Music Night for Friday Cheers. It's only right that we shine the spotlight on the vibrant, pulsating heart of Richmond, Virginia's eclectic music scene. Known as a breeding ground for talent that burns with unquenchable creativity and diversity, Richmond has blessed the global...
"That was just one of the best weekends I've ever had in my life." I'm sitting on the steps of Main Street Station with Elijah "X-Glide" Fulgham, a 22-year-old up-and-comer in the East Coast street dance scene. He's telling me about his experience at the Red Bull "Dance Your Style" event on April 21, an invitation-only qualifier for the national...
In a city teeming with musical talent, it's only right that the festival scene should reflect this incredible diversity. This year, the DayDream Fest 2023 at Main Line Brewery on May 28th - 29th takes center stage once again, promising an intoxicating blend of genres and a DIY, grassroots spirit that sets it apart from its contemporaries. The...
As the weekly festivities of Friday Cheers take a breather, Richmond's music scene beats on, undeterred. This interlude offers an ideal backdrop for the city's die-hard music fans to explore the local talent that usually plays second fiddle to the big guns over at Brown's Island. Across the city, an eclectic mix of sounds seep out from various...
M.Y.L.O.'s latest project isn't just another notch on the entertainment belt -- it's a soul-stirring tribute to his late mother, a narrative sewn together with threads of loss, remembrance, and creative metamorphosis. “CARTOONS” is a testament to his journey through the chasms of grief and introspection. Born from the crucible of sorrow,...
The pop duo Tiara & Andrew, having left an indelible mark on Richmond's diverse musical landscape over the years, is recognized for their captivating and melodious sound. Now, Tiara is preparing to step into her own spotlight with the release of her debut solo project, "Tribe", slated for release on May 13th. I was fortunate enough to...
Royal fanfare and martial drums over a 20th Century Fox logo… A classic fairy tale opening line in silence, and then, BAM! - STAR WARS! The text recedes quickly and is replaced by scrolling prose setting up the epic adventure ahead. Brassy horns, violins, the drums! Its bluster spent after we're all caught up on the plot, the camera pans down...
As Richmond slowly emerges into the Summer, music lovers are going to be constantly inundated with shows, releases, festivals, and all things live music. Every weekend for the next two months Richmonders will have a Friday Cheers to attend, new music every Friday or Saturday from local groups, not to mention all the other bands that are making...
