It's an exciting time to be in Richmond; Spring is on the horizon, although it feels like it's been here for weeks already, and the days grow longer as we itch to get back outside. Yet, we must wait just a little while longer. I've got some music here to hold you over...
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Gritty City For the Kids, The Hot Seats & JR Booker: Sound Check
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...
804 Day, Shakey Graves & REIN: This Week’s Sound Check
There are lots of celebrations in the Richmond music world coming up, and what could be a more fitting way for musicians to commemorate milestones and successes then by having a day filled with music. If you’re overwhelmed by all the exciting things happening around town, then look no further because I will be giving you the full run down on...
Local Music In The Spotlight at First Ever Richmond Music Week
Hey, Richmond, ready for a shot in the arm? Well, next week, prepare for the maiden voyage of Richmond Music Week, a coordinated strike from some of the city's stalwart music institutions — HearRVA, Ignited, The Auricular, RVA Playlist, Shockoe Records, and Virginia is for Music Lovers. It's a bold move, attempting to bottle the lightning that...
Destructo Disk is the Richmond DIY Punk Band to See Right Now
There was a time in recent history the raw, revolutionary power of rock 'n roll was more than just an outlet for teen angst, but a mouthpiece for social change. It was a time when ear-splitting guitar riffs and soul-stirring lyrics resonated with a generation looking for a voice amidst societal turmoil. Grunge giants like Nirvana and Pearl...
Your Guide To ‘Something In The Water’ Festival This Weekend!
As the eagerly-awaited Something In The Water Festival triumphantly returns to Virginia Beach this weekend, attendees can look forward to a smorgasbord of high-energy music, interactive activities, and culinary delights. From April 28th to April 30th, the Oceanfront, stretching from 4th to 15th streets, will morph into a vibrant paradise for...
RVA #28: Citrus City’s rise from loose online origins to solid Richmond roots
It was the hottest ticket that weekend. The Citrus City Records two-year anniversary party, held at Gallery5 on a chilly Friday night this past January, brought together a large crowd made up of both veteran local music aficionados and hip young college kids. All had made their way to Gallery5 that night to hear the kind of sunny, energetic...
RVA Mag #28: Citrus City’s rise from loose online origins to solid Richmond roots
It was the hottest ticket that weekend. The Citrus City Records two-year anniversary party, held at Gallery5 on a chilly Friday night this past January, brought together a large crowd made up of both veteran local music aficionados and hip young college kids. All had made their way to Gallery5 that night to hear the kind of sunny, energetic...
Chicago-based Numero Group brings pop-up record store tour to Strange Matter 4/24
Listen up you music nerds because ‘cause this one’s for you. A year ago, Chicago-based label Numero Group came up with a unique yet intensive way of getting rare and lesser-known music straight into your ears: a pop-up record store tour, stopping at Strange Matter next week. Numero Group is pushing 15 years as an archival record label that...