Every Friday night, RVA Mag drops one banger of a playlist curated by Virginia's most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week, Richmond institution GWARBar, drops some tracks to help you thrash through the weekend. Stay frosty Virginia. Music...
The Nocturnal Phases of Strawberry Moon
Strawberry Moon is part of who Katie Bowles is. The young band was the brainchild of her obsession with music, and wanting to create her own “stuff.” “I've been in some weird, crappy relationships with musicians who were not always super supportive of you making your...
Young Scum: Perfecting their Sound among the Meta-Chaos
Richmond twee band Young Scum are preparing for the release of their debut self-titled LP on Citrus City Records and Spanish label Pretty Olivia Records in July after some hectic recording sessions earlier this year. Citrus City is releasing a cassette-only version of...
Big Mama Shakes, Deau Eyes, These Wild Plains, Hayley Thompson-King at The Camel
RVA's Big Mama Shakes returns to the Camel Friday, March 23, along with Boston's alt-country sensations Hayley Thompson-King, and These Wild Plains. New Richmond favorite, Deau Eyes, will kick off the night. Doors at 8, tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Tickets...
Dog Lagoon Shares Juicy Musical Magic on New EP, Moneyball
Richmond is a town thriving with music from all genres and sub-genres. Whether it is punk, hardcore, metal, indie, emo, rap, or hip-hop, bands always need to figure out a way to stand out in a scene packed with other bands. Dog Lagoon has managed to do so. This...
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