Capturing Richmond’s Wild Heart: An Interview with Photographer Bill Draper
Bill Draper is arguably Richmond's leading outdoor photographer. His renowned photos of landscapes and wildlife in the James River Park System have garnered widespread admiration. He's celebrated citywide for his exceptional ability to capture Richmond's beauty and...
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Animation by Austin York for 'Galaxy' by DJ Harrison
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Sound Check EP 7 | Chandler talks Richmond hip hop community and what's next
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Sound Check EP 6 | Deau Eyes after her electrifying set at The Broadberry
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Josiah talks about his favorite day at The Park
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Sound Check EP 5 | Destructo Disk talks Richmond DIY culture
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Sound Check EP 4 | 'Raise Hell, Praise Dale' w/ Brady Heck & Rebecca Rafferty of Holy Roller
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Richmond & The New High Times
It's no secret that America has a complicated history with mind-altering substances, but recent trends suggest that the nation may be turning over a new leaf, both figuratively and literally. According to the University of Michigan's annual Monitoring the Future...
Hey Richmond, How Are We Betting on this Casino?
Ah, Richmond—where history, culture, and community converge. A city where the clash of new and old offers fertile ground for debate. Well, hold on to your seats, River City, because we're about to roll the dice on our future once again. Just three years ago, we...
A List Of Mass Shootings in The United States So Far in 2023
Another tragic mass shooting occurred yesterday, and like many of you, we find ourselves growing increasingly desensitized to these all-too-frequent events. As members of both the media and the Richmond community, we acknowledge that simply writing another opinion...
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The Sun, the Moon, and Virginia! A Rare Solar Eclipse Encounter
This Monday April 8th, Virginia's going to be treated to a solar eclipse. Now, while we're not exactly in the prime spot to see the sun completely hidden (that's called the path of totality), we're still in for a pretty good view. Here in Richmond, we're talking...
The Descendents & Circle Jerks Show is Sold Out…
It’s 1978 and Los Angeles is mic-checking and clearing its throat before unleashing its answer to New York City and London punk rock. It’s about to birth two of the most influential punk bands of all time. Descendents and Circle Jerks, titans of the sun-drenched...
King Kaiju, Lockedinkee & Nickelus F: Yo! Hip Hop RVA
Hey y’all! I know it’s been a few months since my last YO! HIP HOP RVA write-up, but the hiatus was necessary because wedding planning was consuming my life. As of a few weeks ago, I’m off the market! Now, without further ado… this week’s edition of YO! HIP HOP RVA...
Macrock XXVII, Circle Jerks & The Mitras: Sound Check
Well don't go looking for a lot of local acts this weekend in Richmond, as many of them will be trekking to Harrisonburg to participate in Macrock XXVVII. A two day affair that will span much of downtown Harrisonburg where dozens of acts will be gracing numerous...
From Tragedy to Triumph: The Story Behind Martinsville’s Rooster Walk Festival
When I was growing up in Martinsville, Virginia, I never thought of it as a particularly music-friendly city. Sure, there were open mic nights at local churches and I caught the Charlie Daniels Band at our local Nascar track (ed. note: Martinsville Speedway) on the...
