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...
Philadelphia psych-rockers and Citrus City alumni Crumb drew a full house at The Broadberry and kicked off their latest tour with an excellent set that warmed the place up on a cool night. Kieran Cleary brings us the details. On Friday, October 15, art rock took over the Broadberry in a sold-out performance. On my walk over to Broad from parking...
Abby Huston made their Egghunt Records debut on Friday with AH HA, a dynamic LP merging R&B and indie pop. In advance of the album's release, Davy Jones spoke to them about the recording process, collaborating with musicians they admire, and more. Released in August, the performance video for Abby Huston’s song “Apartment” features the...
Touring behind their latest album, The Million Masks Of God, Manchester Orchestra came to The National, along with Foxing and Slothrust, to present a transcendent musical experience. George Wethington was there to absorb it all. “Are you peaking George?” he asked quietly. “Yeah, fucking big time,” I answered the voice next to me. Their...
After his show at the Broadberry earlier this month, Ryan Kent spent an evening getting to know country singer and songwriter Paul Cauthen. They talked about everything from drugs and music to religion and self-improvement. Read on for enlightenment. “Y’all got any cocaine?” The rich baritone came from a big man slouched in the Broadberry’s green...
Halloween's only two weeks away, and the nights are starting to get cool, but you can warm up this Tuesday evening with some prime psych-rock at Fuzzy Cactus, courtesy of Frankie And The Witch Fingers and Acid Dad. For details, read on. This Tuesday night, Frankie and the Witch Fingers and Acid Dad come to Fuzzy Cactus to present Richmond with...
Two years after the passing of his longtime bandmate, Terry Turtle, Billy Brett soldiers on, continuing the legacy of Harrisonburg noise-rock veterans Buck Gooter with new album Head In A Birdcage. Billy Brett is the lone surviving member of Buck Gooter – “the earthly member,” as he describes himself. His bandmate, Terry Turtle, passed away in...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag drops one scorcher of a playlist curated by Virginia's most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. As you grind through the pre-Halloween weekend shadows, let Richmond legend Nickelus F, guide your way with a robust playlist full of all the underground rap and hip-hop needed to brave this new world. Be sure...
The threat of rain didn't keep the crowds away from Virginia Credit Union Live! last week, as Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats delivered a heaping helping of high-caliber Southern R&B. George Wethington was on hand to report back about the highs and lows of the evening. Tuesday, September 28 was an autumn day with cool and warm breezes...
On a Tuesday night in September, North Carolina straight edge band Magnitude joined with a few Virginia bands to stir up some of that good old-fashioned HC energy. Hardcore novice Kieran Cleary was on hand to check out the scene and enjoy the overdue return of all genres of live music. On September 21, Magnitude, a North Carolina straightedge...
