PODCASTS

The Hustle Season Podcast: Ep. 219 R & Beef

The Hustle Season Podcast: Ep. 219 R & Beef

RVA Magazine is proud to showcase The Hustle Season Podcast every weekend. Produced in Richmond, VA; homegrown musicians Kelli Strawbridge, Reggie Pace & James Seretis (podcast engineer/co-host) bring their irreverent, outspoken and at times thoughtful opinions to...




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When the Music Ends, The Bukit Hedz Begin

I came across them one night, sitting in the grass at Kanawha Plaza. Two men, buckets stacked like makeshift toms, a lone snare resting in one lap, framed by the warm glow skyline of downtown Richmond. Beside them, a sign made the economics clear: VENMO DRUMKEEM....

Because None of This is Important, All of It Is.

Amid feedback loops, flickering lights, and fleeting connections at Get Tight Lounge, a local sound tech finds clarity in the chaos and meaning in the impermanence. by Eric Kalata I had to go across town first, to a different venue, to grab the microphones and...

200 People, One Backyard, and a Whole Lot of Heart

Local Brandon Crowe has quietly built something special in Richmond’s underground scene, a Fourth of July tradition called Crowefest. No corporate sponsors, maybe a few local ones. No massive gates or fences, just the usual short backyard one. What you get is a...

Uncorking Confusion: Making Sense of the Great Grape

The world of wine can be a bit intimidating at first. Tannins and mouthfeel. Direct press or maceration. Disgorgement. Yeast. Barrels. Sulfites and sugars. We are at another wine tasting today. All I see is smelling and swirling—and smelling again. Whispered murmurs...

It’s Still Our City | Ep. 11 Katrina

“This woman is important. This episode is exactly why I wanted to start the podcast. Real deal service industry fella. Mom of 3... she's been in Richmond for a minute and is traversing all the changes that surround us, whilst hustling super hard with a smile. This gal...

Writer’s Block | ‘Poker Game’ by Cameron Ritter

A Sunday series from RVA Magazine featuring writers from Richmond and VirginiaWriter’s Block is RVA Magazine’s Sunday series highlighting contemporary writers working in Richmond and across the Commonwealth. Each week, we feature original poems, short stories, or...

Cheats Movement Family Hip-Hop Podcast volume 1

A long-time source for local and independent hip-hop information just launched a new podcast. A long-time source for local and independent hip-hop information just launched a new podcast. Hosted by local hip hop aficionado, Cheats, the founder of the Cheats Movement Blog, the show is set to come out every other week and seeks to become “the...

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Crave The Rave Live at the Broadberry – DJ HOODY

We love DJ HOODY (formerly Hoody Weather) for a lot of reasons - mainly cause he's got sick beats and makes booties shake. We love DJ HOODY (formerly Hoody Weather) for a lot of reasons - mainly cause he's got sick beats and makes booties shake. Don't believe me? Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments and keep up with...

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RVA Playlist: Flute Funk mixtape by DJ Mentos

in Funk Flue, RVA's DJ Mentos takes us on a sonic journey through a mess of sonic wonders spanning genres and beats. in Funk Flue, RVA's DJ Mentos takes us on a sonic journey through a mess of sonic wonders spanning genres and beats. Expect your foot to tap uncontrollably as you pass your day with this bad boy on your jam box and be sure to...

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RVA Radio: Akasha, “Pathfinder EP”

Party Liberation Front DJ/producer Akasha is back with a brand new mix that's tearing up the charts over at Addictech. Party Liberation Front DJ/producer Akasha is back with a brand new mix that's tearing up the charts over at Addictech. The Pathfinder EP is currently topping the Addictech charts, in fact, and we're glad to see our PLF pal riding...

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Mr Jennings’ Steamcrunk series is back with a vengeance!

This highly anticipated second installment keeps with Mr Jennings' the vibe of vintage sounds made modern, with remixes of Ella Fitzgerald, Tom Waits, Mr Bungle, and the Carolina Chocolate Drops. This highly anticipated second installment keeps with Mr Jennings' the vibe of vintage sounds made modern, with remixes of Ella Fitzgerald, Tom Waits,...

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RVA Radio: Mr. Jennings, “Intergalactic Speakeasy 2.0”

Once again, we shall warp through bass and time and find ourselves at the most bumpin party this side of the Milky Way! Once again, we shall warp through bass and time and find ourselves at the most bumpin party this side of the Milky Way! It's like the Mos Eisley Cantina and Idlewild mashed together, with a big ole helping of space booty. You're...

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RVA Radio: Reinhold’s “Wintry 5.0: We Are Forever”

In honor of RVA's first snow day of the season, we now present our own John Reinhold's fifth annual Wintry Mix. Here's Reinhold's introduction, and the track list: “We are Forever” - Wintry 5.0 In honor of RVA's first snow day of the season, we now present our own John Reinhold's fifth annual Wintry Mix. Here's Reinhold's introduction, and the...

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RVA Underground #10

RVA Underground #10 RVA Underground #10 RVA Mag presents the RVA Underground Podcast, Episode #10, featuring Daniel Jones and Terreal Brown. Each episode, your hosts will give you a variety of tracks they feel worthy of your attention, and will also feature a guest mix by a local DJ or producer. Check out the episode below, and let us know what...

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DJ Hoody RVA NYE 2015 mixdown

RVA's own DJ Hoody took the stage last week at RVA NYE 2015 and needless to say, it was a bump'n blast. RVA's own DJ Hoody took the stage last week at RVA NYE 2015 and needless to say, it was a bump'n blast. Thanks to the thousands of folks who showed up and danced their tails off despite the cold. Check out the full mixdown from Hoody below, and...

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