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Premiere: Erin Lunsford Tells A Story Of Distance And Home On “Watch Out For Deer”

“Home is where the heart is,” or so the saying goes. But what happens when the heart yearns for somewhere else? Life moves us in

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 18 – June 24

FEATURED SHOW Thursday, June 19, 7 PM Lunch $pecial’s Juneteenth Celebration, feat. Lunch $pecial, TMA, Logos The Poetic, Empress Rav, TuneGG @ Gallery 5 –

Premiere: Kailey Conner Soothes The Ache Of “Existential Dread”

It’s rare these days to meet someone who doesn’t feel like they’re barely keeping their head above water, trapped between the longing for a meaningful

Premiere: Pollen Bomb Captures Raw Emotion On New Album, Live At Anyfolk

Since December, the ongoing Anyfolk music series has created a special space for both musicians and fans. For audiences, it’s a chance to experience some

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 11 – June 17

FEATURED SHOW Friday, June 13, 7:30 PM Gnawing, Camo Face, Painted World @ Get Tight Lounge – $12.12 (order tickets HERE) This is a tough

Premiere: Jr. Distills Burnout Into Brilliance On “Again”

The toughest obstacle to overcome is always the one staring back at you in the mirror. Your mind, body, heart, and soul all come with

Mfr Youngsta Wears The Struggle Proudly On “Street Memories”

It’s tough out there right now, no doubt, but for many, it’s always been that way. Lives marked by endless struggle, with hardship and sorrow

Song Review: Something Here by hbiba

Of all the emotions to romanticize, disorientation ranks among the lowest. It’s a state of lingering anxiety, either emotionally unraveling or simply adrift in the

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 4 – June 10

FEATURED SHOW Friday, June 6, 7 PM Madison Turner, ShotClock, Corporate Fandango, Carnivorous Flower @ Gold Lion Community Cafe – $10 The release of Madison

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: May 28 – June 3

FEATURED SHOW The Return of Palm Palm LP Release Extrvaganza Friday, May 30, 9 PM Palm Palm, Shagwuf @ The Camel – $20 in advance,

Song Review: Peacemaker by Dayfiction

“I’m not a saint, and I have no say,” Evan Solomon lets out, across a misty and grey backdrop. Tension is caught in a flash

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

FEATURED SHOW Saturday, May 24, 3 PM Fisher King Records Presents the 4th Annual Reproductive Freedom Fest, feat. HotSpit, Terror Cell, Xed Out, Dark Waters,

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

FEATURED SHOW Sunday, May 18, 6 PM Parallel Listening Series, feat. performances by JJJJJerome Ellis, Beatrice Kelly; readings by Josh Galarza, Matthew Wimberley, Rabeetah Hasnain,

Album Review: Home Alone by White Beast

For as long as there has been Christianity, there has been carnage associated with it. While the beginning was marked by victimization, the religion quickly

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

FEATURED SHOW Saturday, May 10, 8 PM Human Worm, Deathcat, Bucko, Cyber Twin @ The Camel – $10 in advance, $15 day of show (order

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: May 1 – May 6

FEATURED SHOW Sunday, May 4, 4 PM Scum City Slam 2025, feat. Cumshot Wound, Silico, Bananaslama, Trunk, Hermaeus Mora, Pickaxe, The Get Off, Asylum 213

Premiere: Good Day RVA And Gull Join Up To Welcome Richmond’s First Snowfall Of 2025 On The Nickel Bridge

During the 2010s, Good Day RVA were a crucial part of the musical ecosystem here in Richmond. Launched in 2012 by Chris Damon, Evan Hoffman,

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: April 23 – April 29

FEATURED SHOW Friday, April 25, 7 PM Flannel, Crack Fox, L’Amour @ Anytime Beer Co. – $7 in advance, $10 day of show (order tickets

Premiere: Ostraca Expose The Storm Of Life On New Album, Eventualities

Real expression demands the weight of what it represents. Intense emotion requires overwhelming release. Devastating hardships deserve agonizing sacrifice. Tormenting truths warrant raw reckoning. While

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: April 16 – April 22

FEATURED SHOW Holy Shit Fest IV Friday, April 18, 9 PM Doll Baby, Circle Breaker, Fit Check, Future Mantis @ Bandito’s – $10-$20 donation Saturday,

Premiere: Opin Thrill & Mesmerize With Latest Improvisational Mixtape, Hospital Street III

For nearly a decade, Richmond electronic trio Opin has embodied this sentiment, crafting concise songs, long-form jams, and abstract expressions that reflect a persistent devotion

Album Review: The Great Work by SameStory

For as long as there has been Christianity, there has been carnage associated with it. While the beginning was marked by victimization, the religion quickly

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: April 9 – April 15

FEATURED SHOW Saturday, April 12, 7 PM Municipal Waste 25th Anniversary Party, feat. Municipal Waste, Toxic Holocaust, Midnight, Dropdead, Enforced @ The National – $38.50

CutUpClutch Flexes His Solo Style In “No Features”

Just like the rest of the world, Richmond’s hip-hop scene thrives on collaboration, with artists constantly jumping on each other’s tracks, enriching their collective sound

SBC TR3 Keeps His Eye On The Prize On “Wealthy”

Everyone’s chasing something, and though each of our journeys are unique, it helps when the road ahead is stripped of anything weighing us down. For

Scene Recap: Mid-Atlantic Jams, Orbital Music Park, chloe p

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

Show Review: REIN At Shockoe Sessions Live, April 1st

On the latest edition of Shockoe Sessions Live, REIN took center stage, delivering a performance that was as emotionally charged as it was technically masterful.

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: April 2 – April 8

FEATURED SHOW Saturday, April 5, 8 PM Dhemo, Cassidy Snider & The Wranglers, Night Idea @ The Camel – $10 in advance, $12 day of

Premiere: Hot Lava Returns With “Queen Of Fools,” Title Track From Upcoming Album

Reinvention at any stage is perilous. Letting go of what you know, shattering what other people perceive, and erasing years of progress to start from

Premiere: Kids Techno Continues To Perplex On New Album, Shorts

Dating back nearly thirty years, the recordings of reclusive electronic artist Kids Techno have been enticing in their arcane presentation. Cues are taken from post-punk

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