On Dec. 10, the eighth installment of Flag On The Moon (FOTM)—the brainchild of Richmond hip-hop legend Radio B—returned to The Broadberry. The intergenerational hip-hop showcase invites the city’s best MCs to grace the stage. Blaine Cooz by Christian...
Bellas’s Bartok, The Savory Grain & No Moniker: Sound Check
Experience a delightful brunch accompanied by live jazz at The Savory Grain, our sponsor. This cozy venue offers not just brunch, but also dinner, enticing happy hour specials, and vibrant live music on Thursday and Saturday nights. More info here. This week on SOUND...
Circle Breaker, Muck & Wasted Space: Punk Report RVA
In this exploration of Richmond’s musical identity, we delve into the city’s thriving underground scene, where the echoes of rebellion and authenticity ring loud. From the gritty DIY ethos of Punk to the enigmatic allure of Black Metal, Richmond’s musical spirit...
BAVA, Peter $un & Bradford Thomas: Yo! Hip Hop RVA
This week’s edition of YO! HIP HOP RVA is eclectic: BAVA perfectly balances soul and trap on “Me vs BAVA.” Peter $un’s “MY FAVORITE DRUG” remixes have unique grooves all music lovers will enjoy, and Bradford Thomas’ LP is an enigmatic amalgamation of Black music. Are...
The South Got Something to Say: The History of Richmond’s Southside Hip-Hop Scene
It’s hard to believe hip-hop was once the red-headed stepchild of jazz and soul. Purists complained the genre was a crude regurgitation of its predecessors over a break beat, but 50 years later, a once misunderstood genre is now Big Brother—omnipresent in virtually...
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