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Premiere: Gnawing Offer A Glimpse Of Tour Life In New Video For “I Saw A Ghost”

Last month, alt-rock heavyweight Gnawing released their sophomore album, Modern Survival Techniques, a fuzzy and buzzy record that sharply tackles what being a musician means

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 21 – June 27

FEATURED SHOW Friday, June 23, 9 PM Destructo Disk, Lobby Boy, Rex Tycoon, Earfthgirl @ The Camel – $15 (order tickets HERE) Destructo Disk has

Premiere: Destructo Disk Brave An Emotional Void On “I Look Up And See You”

Break-ups of any kind are turbulent. Romantic or platonic, they leave a void behind, a space that was once filled with love, companionship, and shared

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 14 – June 20

FEATURED SHOW Friday, June 16, 8 PM Ms. Jaylin Brown, Alex J. Dimas @ The Tin Pan – $22.50 (order tickets HERE) For obvious reasons,

Premiere: No Moniker Endure Cold Indifference In “Across The Ice”

In the push for a more open and free society, we exert so much energy trying to combat the hatred in the world that we

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 7 – June 13

FEATURED SHOW Saturday, June 10, 7 PM Ann Beretta, Austin Lucas, 500$Fine, Madison Turner @ Richmond Music Hall at Capital Ale House – $10 in

Tiara & Andrew Flutter On Nimble Pop Ode “Willow”

Indie alt-pop duo Tiara & Andrew are looking to make a big splash in 2023. Currently, the pair is close to finalizing their second album,

Johnny Ciggs, Profound79, & Noah-O Skillfully Grasp “Front Page Fame” In New Video

Right at the end of 2022, Gritty City Records dropped Youngblood, a collaborative record between charismatic MC Johnny Ciggs and the crafty beatmaker Profound79. With

CutUp Clutch Presents An Imposing Voice On “Salt In The Game”

Presence is key for modern hip-hop artists. Production values matter as well, but really, the crucial aspect for making or breaking is just presenting a

Scene Recap: Twin Drugs, Mad Skillz, 40 Under 40

Countless great outlets, organizations, and individuals cover the music scene in Richmond, so many that it might be hard to keep up to date on

Premiere: Strawberry Moon Unleash Fiery Punk Anthem “Down In The Dirt”

After releasing one of Richmond’s best albums last year, rock quartet Strawberry Moon is roaring back with new material. Literally. The band’s newest single, “Down

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: May 31 – June 6

FEATURED SHOW Sunday, June 4, 7 PM The Camel Summer Staff Picks, feat. Pharaoh Sistare, with Soraya Silene, Mavi Taylor, Ceili Galante @ The Camel

Premiere: Sincerely, Iris Expands His Radiant Sound On New Album, Love In A Time Of Disaster

In a city overflowing with talented musicians, Todd Murray has worked diligently to stand out over the years under his musical moniker Sincerely, Iris. Known

Mal Mal Contends With Fiendish Clout On “Demons & Devil”

With one foot in Richmond and the other in Jersey, hip-hop artist Mal Mal is electrifying scenes up and down the East Coast with a

Premiere: Dead Billionaires Activate & Exhilarate On Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book

In the early ’90s, FEMA, the American agency in charge of emergency response, funded the creation of coloring books themed with disaster preparedness. The idea

Win Tickets To The Ballroom Thieves At Richmond Music Hall

Wednesday, June 7th, hazy folk-rock duo The Ballroom Thieves will hit the stage at Richmond Music Hall for a stop on their recent tour in

MiddleManR3ek Finesses A Lush & Serene Beat In “Power”

Bathed in crimson and azure light, Richmond rapper MiddleManR3ek is smooth and composed in his latest video for his 2022 single, “Power,” offering a short

Scene Recap: Daydream Fest, Butcher Brown, WVCW

Countless great outlets, organizations, and individuals cover the music scene in Richmond, so many that it might be hard to keep up to date on

Richmond Music Roundup: May 14 – May 20

New music from Sap Evans, Ryan Irby, Ant The Symbol & Sam Reed, switchsystems, Skinny V, Alpha Clinton, Flip Grimace & Chance Fisher, Isolera, The

Slumdogg Twitches A Convulsive Beat In “Bodies”

This past April, imposing MC Slumdogg released his latest mixtape, Music I Fuck With 2 aka M.I.F.W. 2, with eleven tracks that further establish his

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: May 24 – May 30

FEATURED SHOW Sunday, May 28 & Monday, May 29 Daydream Fest 2023 Day 1: Sunday, May 28, 1 PM Palm Palm, No BS! Brass, Drook,

Premiere: Shy, Low Embark On A Post-Rock Journey With “Babylonica”

Post-rock goliaths Shy, Low have amassed quite the catalog over the years. Release after release immerse their listeners in breathtaking sonic landscapes that have grown

Dead Billionaires Turn To Ill Comfort In “Straight Shooter”

Apathy and escapism are just easier than action and responsibility. We can’t justify the time for tasks and routines that will better our lives, yet

Premiere: Sap Evans Scouts A Hazy Backdrop In “Summerland”

Last week, diligent hip-hop artist Sap Evans unveiled his latest mixtape entitled Albatross, a release teeming with rolling bars that move through beats and soundscapes

Album Review: Death Folk Country by Dorthia Cottrell

In a lot of ways, Dorthia Cottrell’s Death Folk Country is exactly what it says on the tin: country-folk music about death (or, that evokes

Khorii Hundo Wows With Visual & Audio Vigor On “Lemme Mediate”

We’ve featured a lot of videos from HundoMadeIt on this site, whether in a traditional music video setting or in various scenes across Richmond for

RugerNell Trades A Romantic Flame For Creative Spark On “Lost Letter”

Redolent in inflection and tone, “Lost Letter” by RugerNell is an earnest dissection of a breakup that ultimately leads to blossoming inspiration. It’s a bittersweet

Scene Recap: VonnBoyd, Off The Porch, tan.gent

Countless great outlets, organizations, and individuals cover the music scene in Richmond, so many that it might be hard to keep up to date on

3PEACE Fends Off Infiltration With Ferocity On “Trespasser”

Metalcore band 3PEACE certainly doesn’t have the patience to deal with any duplicitous people. That’s the story coming out of their latest single, “Trespasser,” where

Weekend Plans Dazzle With Impassioned Fusion On “So Low”

Eight-piece band Weekend Plans has been a winning part of Richmond’s music scene for years now, most notably adding to the city’s rich discography with
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