Weekend Frequency Vol. 13 | Sunset Headspace, Slow-Burn Soul, Psychic Static Playlist by Marilyn Pham

by | May 30, 2025 | MUSIC, WEEKEND PLAYLIST

Richmond gets it. More than any other city in Virginia. So here’s your Weekend Frequency, a reader-curated playlist, built for the city, by the city. 

This week’s playlist comes from Marilyn Pham.

“Summer is around the corner, which means more trips to the river and late nights on the porch. Here is a perfect set of songs to sit back, crack open a beer, and enjoy who you are right now! I usually play them while sitting outside, cleaning the house, or during late-night talks with friends. These songs have been there for me and have always helped me quiet my mind. I hope they give you a sense of peace, the way they do me.“

Come see Marilyn Pham with Erin and the Wildfire at The Camel on June 6th. Get your tickets here.


Editor’s Note: We want to hear what you’ve been listening to. Drop us a line at  hello@rvamag.com with Weekend Frequency in the subject line to curate your own RVA Mag playlist. 

Weekend Frequency is part revival and part continuation of our RVA Mag Weekend Playlists, which we curated before the world flipped upside down in 2020. Feel free to dig through our entire archive of 100+ playlists here.


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Marilyn Pham

Marilyn Pham

Marilyn is a local writer and singer based in Richmond, Virginia. She expresses herself through music and writing to connect with others who share the same love for art.




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