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Fat Spirit Continue to Bring Their Grungey Vibes on Latest Tracks

A little "post-punk, a lot of psychedelic, a little bit of krautrock and shoegaze." If that splendid mix of music doesn't pique your interest then there's no hope for you. That's how Fat Spirit guitarist Ian McQuary described their latest sound when we caught up with...

RVA Bike Share Needs More Than a Tune-Up

Bike shares have never been more popular in America. But even as national programs see record numbers of riders, Richmond’s RVA Bike Share seems completely stalled, and a major expansion is on an indefinite hold. Bike sharing first rolled onto Richmond’s streets to...

Why Richmond Still Rules Virginia

A lot happened in Richmond this past weekend, all of which showed that the River City still rules the Commonwealth. There are obviously great things going on all over Virginia, but none quite stack up to what Richmond can pull off in the course of 72 hours. Just a...

The Revival of Streetwear Brand Damaged Kids

Confused. Questioning. Hoping for a brand that didn’t pull through. That’s how hundreds of supporters were left when local streetwear clothing brand, Damaged Kids, disappeared back in 2016.   Fueled by creative mind Oliver Bierman of local pop-punk band Broadside,...

Butta Leather: Weekend Playlist by Illa Styles

Every Friday night, RVA Mag drops one scorcher of a playlist curated by Virginia's most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week Richmond rapper, Illa Styles, launches the ground truth and curates a playlist that will drive your night work in...

The 21-Year-Old Entrepreneur Who Wants to Wash Your Car

It was a few months ago that Christian Gordon had an experience he says changed his life. After escaping a high-speed collision by swerving into a ditch, just out of harm’s way, Gordon found himself shaken but uninjured. Just ahead of his near accident was a small...

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Taking Off With Spacebomb Records

RVA Mag #38 is on the streets now! Here’s another article from the issue, in which Spacebomb Records founder Matthew E. White and his longtime musical compatriot Reggie Pace discuss the label's path to its current status. Journey into the world of professional...

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Slow Death: Weekend Playlist by Toward Space

Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you a totally essential playlist from influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week's comes to us from the youthful, hyperkinetic Richmond trio known as Toward Space. While it's been over a year since their LP, Gently...

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