Editor's Note: Looking to get coverage for your music? We have a submission form. Take a minute to tell us about your project so we can better plan our editorial coverage. You can find the form HERE. We can safely say that winter is behind us, and the sounds of spring...
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...
Richmond punk rock/power-pop trio Washers are performing live for the very last time tomorrow night at Gallery 5. Even as they call it quits, though, they'll be celebrating the release of their new album, Be Careful. And you're gonna want to get in on that. The pandemic has taken a lot of great music from us over the past year and a half. Mostly...
In preparation for kicking off their 30th anniversary tour for landmark album Scumdogs Of The Universe, GWAR brought Madball and Eyehategod along with them to destroy The National. The jubilant crowd loved every minute of it. You should’ve been there. I guess that’s what people say the day after a good show. Sucks to hear as a kid, but eventually...
A trio of powerful musical talents, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Thao & The Get Down Stay Down kicked off their latest tour with a celebratory night at The National. Lucienne Nghiem was on hand to capture the magic. On their first show of tour, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Thao played three incredible sets, leaving the crowd feeling...
Things were apparently a real mess at the 2021 edition of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, held this past weekend at Danville's Blue Ridge Amphitheater. But despite the difficulties many reported, lots of great bands played, and quite a few attendees reported having a good time. So was it really as bad as so many said? We took a closer look. Did you...
Last weekend saw the inaugural Appalachian Vibes Music Festival come to rural Axton, VA, along the North Carolina border. George Wethington made the trip down to take in the vibes, hear some great music, and enjoy what Mountain Valley Brewing has to offer. I was 30 miles outside of Axton, Virginia when the sky traded the ready shield of Orion for...
Brooklyn's EVOLFO come to The Camel on Wednesday, September 8 with a heavy dose of psych for the Richmond music heads. To whet your appetite for the musical festivities, Kieran Cleary gives us a guided tour of their new album, Site Out Of Mind. Artistic Brooklyn rockers EVOLFO make a return to the Camel this Wednesday night. EVOLFO formed in...
