Last night, Brown’s Island in Richmond played host to a highly anticipated show featuring the Australian band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, with the New York-based band Geese as the opener. We wrote about this show HERE. Despite a few weather-related delays,...
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Digable Planets, The Wailers, & Jake Xerxes Fussell: Sound Check
This week in Richmond is packed with diverse musical events, especially for hip hop and R&B enthusiasts. Friday Cheers at Brown's Island features the legendary Digable Planets, known for their jazz fusion hip hop, alongside the dreamy, psychedelic R&B artist Tre. Charles. Local fans should also check out Tennishu's long-awaited album...
Twin Temple & Kendall Street Company Exclusive Premiere: Sound Check
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 until then, with a weird and wonderful yet creative band drifting through...
You Voted And Here We Go! the Richmond Music of Right Now in 2024
Thank you to everyone who participated in our voting this year. It's our first time compiling such a catalog, and it's truly been great to see the enthusiastic response with so many votes and shares. Also, we can't help but admire the incredible talent in our community. Musicians and artists are not only showcasing their own work but are also...
Lupe Fiasco and Talib Kweli Headline Vibe Fest Tonight! A Conversation with Creator Jay ‘Jaewar’ King
When we saw the lineup, it definitely caught our attention. Major hip hop legends coming to Charlottesville, VA for a locally grown festival? We are down to know more. Digging in with Jay "Jaewar" King, the dynamic creative force behind Vibe Riot and the creator of Vibe Fest, is on a mission to unify and celebrate diversity through the...
Cypress Hill Lights Up NPR’s Tiny Desk Backed By Richmond’s No BS Brass!
Looks like we got another dose from NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series this week, the spotlight is not only on the legendary West Coast hip-hop ensemble, Cypress Hill, but also on a few of our favorite homegrown musicians hailing from Richmond. This killer set, along with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, was cherry-on-top...
The Return of DayDream Fest! What to Expect This Year
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...
Sierra Ferrell, Tiara and Andrew, Leah Marlene & Gnawing: The Week’s RVA Mag Sound Check
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...
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...
Of Good Nature, Wheeland Brothers, Honest Debts, and Drook: This Week’s RVAMag Sound Check
As the weather begins to warm up, a lot of people choose to slow dead outside and enjoy the Spring sunshine. With Summer and festival season just around the corner, it's time to start finding some bands that embody that vibe of sitting on a beach and drinking your favorite chilled beverage in the hot sunshine. Now although easy listeners are...