So here's what happened: we compiled our original list -- which ran to 175 bands, give or take -- from suggestions dropped into Reddit threads, group texts, and email lists. The original plan had been to create a list of 100 great Richmond bands, and at first no one...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: March 4 – March 10
FEATURED SHOWFriday, March 6, 7 PMRVA Game Jams presents Split/Screen: A Video Games Themed First Friday Art Show, feat. Buzzard Dust, Ages, Gull, Mister Earthbound, Danet Jackson, F1NG3RS @ Gallery 5 - Free!Sometimes, you guys, the world is just a major letdown. At...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 18 – June 24
FEATURED SHOW Saturday, July 21, 10 PM PT, Fan Ran, BC Music 1st, Reppa Ton, Rah Scrilla, Johnny Ciggs, Starr Nyce, Ben FM, Been Official @ Emilio's - Free! Richmond hip hop is an endless well of delights. There are so many different corners of the scene that merit...
Gritty City Records breaks down their raw hip hop sound
While Richmond has a reputation as a metal/punk city, those who keep their ears to the ground will know that a lot of hip hop is being made here in RVA--especially over the past few years. While Richmond has a reputation as a metal/punk city, those who keep their ears...
Ben FM’s ‘WTF’ glorifies the menial, cuts hair for first time, in solid new local hip hop video
Ben FM, a RVA native since 1986, first cut his hip-hop chops on stage with Afrika Bambaataa and Jazzy Joyce came to the Flood Zone. Ben FM, a RVA native since 1986, first cut his hip-hop chops on stage with Afrika Bambaataa and Jazzy Joyce came to the Flood Zone. They...
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