Every Friday night, RVA Mag drops one scorcher of a playlist curated by influential artists, musicians, and institutions. As you slide through your weekend maneuver, let the playlist of NYHC legends Sheer Terror take you on an unexpected musical voyage which is sure...
There was Thunder, There was Lightning, There was Cole Hicks
Last night there was rain, thunder, lightning, and then there was Cole Hicks. Sometimes a great night will have a sense of destiny, some purpose that shakes us from the mediocrity of our everyday lives - last night's musical showcase at The Camel felt like that. With...
DRAM Drops Surprise EP, “That’s a Girls Name”
DRAM or Big Baby Dram, from Hampton, Virginia, has just released a surprise three song EP called "That's a Girls Name." The new release comes on the heels of "#1HolidayEP," which dropped last November. The new EP features three tracks: "Best Hugs," "WWYD," and...
A New Vision in Cosmic Jazz: Kenneka Cook and Moonchild
A debut album is a singular act of creation, ushering in a brand new version of the universe. A blank slate. A new map, with contours distinct from all the cartography that came before. With her debut full-length, Moonchild, Richmond jazz vocalist Kenneka Cook has...
Big Mama Shakes talk drummer’s final performance, new music, & more before Saturday’s show
Richmond's Southern-Americana rock band, Big Mama Shakes are back and shakin' things up you could say with some pretty extensive plans to reshape themselves this year. Since forming in 2013, the five-piece has entertained intimate crowds at Capital Ale House, held...
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