As we close out the year, here’s a look at some of the most impactful stories we published in 2025. Over the past year, we covered Richmond as a living system under pressure, focusing on the people, culture, and policies that shape daily life and determine who gets...
It's hard to believe it, but Clutch has been around for over 30 years. The Maryland-based band, whose unique sound straddles the worlds of classic rock, heavy metal, hardcore punk, and (as discussed in this interview) even a little bit of hip hop, released their debut EP, Pitchfork, in 1991. In 1993, the year they released their first LP,...
FEATURED SHOWBig Takeover, Vol. 1Day 1: Friday, May 20, 7 PMGenocide Pact, No/Mas, Mutually Assured Destruction, Restraining Order, The Fight, Restless Spirit @ The Camel - $20 (order tickets HERE)Day 2: Saturday, May 21, 1 PMTerrorizer, Mindforce, Division Of Mind, Dead Heat, Judiciary, End It, BIB, High Command, Downfall, Spy, C4, Gel, Final...
My great uncle used to fall asleep with his eyes open. If you didn’t already know Albert, you might’ve thought he was dead -- shot or poisoned like some pale stiff in an old black and white movie. On your hands and knees looking around for shell casings or a bottle of arsenic until you heard him snore. I never met Albert because he’d fallen...
RVA Mag presents the world premiere of "Hot Dice," the new single from Richmond indie-psych trio Ten Pound Snail. Marilyn Drew Necci spoke to Ten Pound Snail frontperson Holden Wilson to get the lowdown on the new song and the story behind one of Richmond's most intriguing new bands. We all lost a lot during the 18-month shutdown that accompanied...
FEATURED SHOWFriday, May 13, 9 PMInterference Radio's First In-Person Event, feat. Katred, Andrew Fetch, IVNX, DJ Sprite, Flesh_Bot @ Fallout - $5I've been going into stores without a mask more often lately. It's something I almost never did until maybe two weeks ago, so this has been a big step for me, and it's more than a little unnerving....
Folks, the time has come: this Friday brings us the kickoff event in a summer full of amazing outdoor sounds on Brown's Island. Over the next two months, Venture Richmond will present seven different Friday nights of excellent music in an excellent location -- in the middle of the river, in the heart of downtown. The series begins tomorrow night...
The first-ever Daydream Fest comes to Richmond this Memorial Day, May 30, at Main Line Brewery. The all-day event features a stacked lineup of Richmond-based heavy hitters from a variety of genres. We spoke to Pete LeBlanc (Baripete Productions) and Zavi Yueske (PRSMCAT Presents) to get the full lowdown, including details on a special surprise...
FEATURED SHOWWednesday, May 4, 8 PMIndie Pop Night at Black Iris, feat. Hotspit (Photo by @2hevns), Winkler, Ten Pound Snail, Frames @ Black Iris - $8 in advance, $10 at the door (order tickets HERE)Something nice I've noticed as the live music scene here in Richmond has thawed and reawakened after the eighteen-month virtual freeze of the...
DEADSUN is a brand new Richmond quartet with an intriguing pedigree, featuring members of People's Blues of Richmond, The Shack Band, and Tarrant laying down some killer rock n' roll riffs. RVA Mag has the exclusive premiere of their first two songs -- check 'em out right now, and get ready to rock. For over a decade, People's Blues Of Richmond...
