After a year of illustrious issues, RVA Magazine looks to finish out 2016 with its strongest issue to date: RVA #27, hitting newsstands all across the city and surrounding suburbs TODAY!
After a year of illustrious issues, RVA Magazine looks to finish out 2016 with its strongest issue to date: RVA #27, hitting newsstands all across the city and surrounding suburbs TODAY!
With stories, profiles, and displays brought to you by the people who live, breathe, and fuel Richmond’s vibrant community, this is your best chance to keep abreast of Virginia’s darling capital and the ever-changing scenes that provide its strong identity.
RVA #27’s cover story is a look at the inventive work of artist Greg “Craola” Simkins after his recent showcase at the Virginia Museum Of Contemporary Art, brought to you by our creative director R. Anthony Harris.
Staff writer Shannon Clearly has all the details on Antiphons, the quirky new quartet turning heads in Richmond and across the nation as they gear up for the release of their first full length record on local label Citrus City Records.
Speaking of local labels, Laura Confer takes a look at Bad Grrrl Records, home to local bands such as Atta Girl, Veery, and The Wimps, and their focus on collaborative cassette releases that has expertly shed light on new pockets of the Richmond music scene.
Local journalist and musician Davy Jones will provide his Local Recording Guide as he walks readers through the process of recording music in town and the many choices available to young musicians, while staff writer Cody Endres chats with metal group Unsacred as they return with new music following 2014’s strong debut, False Light.
Over in hip-hop, Joseph Genest profiles rising local hip-hop star Ver$ace Chachi
whereas on the rock side, print editor Doug Nunnally has a look at The Head And The Heart’s strong Richmond foundation.
Joining these in-depth stories and profiles is our distinguished and anticipated coverage of craft beer, recording news, and music reviews as well as our beloved & stirring photography series that showcases the work of talented local artists. Out today, RVA #27 is your guide to life in Richmond, from those who create it and live it.
Check it out below or at your favorite shops around town in the coming days.
