Every Friday night, RVA Mag drops a hell of a playlist curated by influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week's installment is brought to us by Unmaker, the up-and-coming local goth-metal outfit. They just released their debut album, Firmament, back in...
The 40 Most Essential RVA Albums Of 2018 (Part 2)
Richmond’s always been a great city for music, and that didn’t change one iota in 2018. If anything, it became a bit overwhelming — indeed, even the most comprehensively-minded local music nerd was likely to overlook a few things. While putting this list together, I...
The Last Days Of Strange Matter
This month, Richmond's music scene felt the pain of saying goodbye to one of its central gathering places. For a decade now, Strange Matter has been the most reliable location for live music in Richmond. It set itself apart with a focus on local favorites and...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: November 28 – December 4
FEATURED SHOW Tuesday, December 4, 6 PM Negative Approach, Battlemaster, Shadow Age, True Body, Slump, Unmaker, Serqet, Gumming, Loud Night @ Strange Matter - $15 (order tickets HERE) The holiday season is here, but for the Richmond music scene, it's a sad time, as...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: October 31 – November 6
FEATURED SHOW Friday, November 2, 8 PM Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds: The Final Performances @ The Carpenter Theatre - $67-107 (order tickets HERE) Richmond, we are in for a treat this Friday night -- one that is both rare and unlikely to come again. I suppose...
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