It’s the kind of connection that would’ve been unthinkable in hip-hop’s pre-internet days, when geography was everything and a Virginia MC had to drive to New York just to get in the right room. But in today’s digital-first landscape, persistence is currency—and...
Fans of talented musical feats of improvisation, listen up! Long-running jam/prog gurus Umphrey's McGee will return to Virginia next week for a performance at Charlottesville's Jefferson Theater, and you could attend for free courtesy of your friends at RVA Mag! Fans of talented musical feats of improvisation, listen up! Long-running jam/prog...
The legendary Oderus Urungus left a trail of death and distraction in his wake - armed with his microphone stand, razor sharp claws and horns, and an even sharper tongue. Could you imagine if this God of Metal was in the next Mortal Kombat video game? The legendary Oderus Urungus left a trail of death and distraction in his wake - armed with his...
Yesterday marked the first anniversary of Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic death at the too-young age of 46. RVA's own Matthew E. White marked the occasion with the release of "Tranquility," a song from his forthcoming album Fresh Blood. Yesterday marked the first anniversary of Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic death at the too-young age of 46....
I've got a pretty soft spot for Kanye since Yeezus, and who doesn't love a good booze-fueled Rihanna rendition belted from a car speeding down 195 on the way home from the bar? Well add some guitar stylings via Beatles legend Paul McCartney, and you get this pretty damn good new ballad. I've got a pretty soft spot for Kanye since Yeezus, and who...
I hadn't heard of the Nashville 8-piece ELEL until this AM (it's been a good week for press releases) but I'm digging what little I've heard so far. I hadn't heard of the Nashville 8-piece ELEL until this AM (it's been a good week for press releases) but I'm digging what little I've heard so far. Here's the video for "40 Watt" released last...
This year, RVA Magazine will be celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary--and in honor of our first decade of publication, we'll be taking a look back and some of our favorite articles we've run over the past 10 years. Today, we revisit our interview with Pharrell Williams, the cover story from our Summer 2010 issue. It is around 3:30PM and we're in...
This just in, folks--comedian Tim Heidecker got his hands on an early copy of Katy Perry's special Super Bowl Song and it's... well, have a listen below: This just in, folks--comedian Tim Heidecker got his hands on an early copy of Katy Perry's special Super Bowl Song and it's... well, have a listen below: With lyrics as poetic and thought...
Chances are if you're familiar with Patrick Bates, the local singer-songwriter whose latest EP, Feathers and Pearls, came out this week, it's under a slightly different name. His real name is Patrick Ball, and it's under that name that he's been working as a soundman for over a decade, both locally and with nationally touring acts like...
FEATURE SHOW Saturday, January 31, 9 PM Evan Dando, Sara Johnston, Long Arms @ The Camel - $15 in advance/$18 day of show (order tickets HERE) Some might say this recommendation is pure nostalgia--and listen, I get that. It's been nearly a decade since Evan Dando has released any new original material, either as a solo artist or as the frontman...
