The Drake we once knew is gone. What began as one of the most prophetic artists to hit the rap and hip-hop scene over the past two decades has again reached another breaking point with the release of three new albums on Friday, May 15th. Iceman, Drake’s mainline...
This Saturday, culture will spill across the steps of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture as Richmond celebrates its first Diwali Music & Arts Festival, a full-day gathering of color, rhythm, and connection hosted by The Rith Initiative, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by local artists Prabir Mehta and Ruchi Gupta. For both, the...
Shows, shows, shows. Got some big out of towners, some big locals, some good causes, and plenty of good folks. That’s what it's all about at the end of the day anyway. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hD8jIcifhU The CamelFriday, October...
Michael Eugene Archer, better known to the world as D’Angelo, has passed away. The Richmond-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist didn’t just help create neo-soul, he refined it. His music, “thick as molasses,” as Rolling Stone once wrote, carried a voice “instantly classic, almost out of time.” It was D’Angelo who inspired Motown...
"James Munoz, man, talk about a jack of all trades, this guy really does it all, and he’s one of the kindest people you’ll meet. A fun-inducing staple in the Richmond scene. Vocalist and guitarist for Xed Out. Vocalist for The Bled and Glock/Coma. Bartender at Cobra Cabana for over six years. Host of karaoke nights: Sunday at DLB, Wednesday at...
Editor's note: This story is sponsored by Richmond City Dentistry. We appreciate the support. Hope you enjoy. Every good story should probably start with a donkey. This one does, anyway. Chico belongs to a man named Jad, who helps run Richmond City Dentistry with his brother, Dr. Babik. Jad reached out about supporting the magazine, maybe getting...
Francine is back, maybe it's all going to be okay. The city is healing, the magic of fall in the air. Get out in the sun before it packs up for the year. Good shows all around, can’t go wrong. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI8fL77-0e0...
Goose brought their fall tour to Richmond for a two-night stand last week, drawing thousands for one of the new amphitheater’s biggest shows yet. The Connecticut-based band, Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Weeks, and Cotter Ellis, has built a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts in modern jam and indie rock, known for long...
Richmond once got called one of the most hipster cities in America, number five in the country, number twenty in the world, apparently. Depending on your disposition, that either made you proud or made you roll your eyes so hard you risked permanent damage. The thing is, it wasn’t wrong. From 2005 to 2015, this city leaned into an identity it...
Few things can cheer me up when beloved Richmond mascot Francine is missing. Pull the covers up to your chin, turn on something nice, you deserve it. If you’re really feeling bold, the shows will always be out your front door. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com....
