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RVA Shows You Must See This Week: July 17 – July 23

FEATURED SHOW Saturday, July 20, 6 PM Sweet Pete Fest, feat. Brady Heck, Cassidy Snider ft. Charles Owens, Sean Moran, Drook @ The Camel –

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: July 10 – July 16

FEATURED SHOW Saturday, July 13, 6 PM The Way Back Home 2024, feat. Fighting Gravity, The Connells, Awareness Art Ensemble @ Brown’s Island – $35

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: July 3 – July 9

FEATURED SHOW Saturday, July 6, 6 PM Bardown Breakfest III, feat. Flight Club, Keep Flying, Sleave, Kings Of The Wild Things, Outatime!, Seneca Burns, Followship,

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 26 – July 2

FEATURED SHOW Saturday, June 29, 11 AM Thrash & Splash 2024, feat. The Convalescence, Dead Reckoning, Saint Diablo, Wolf Legion, 9 Realms, Spiral Fracture, Divided,

Premiere: Strawberry Moon Find Punk Edge & Societal Insight In “Polly Pocket World”

Surrounded by a ceaseless stream of distractions and obligations, creating the opportunity to pause and contemplate the world can feel like an uphill battle. Juggling

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 19 – June 25

FEATURED SHOW Wednesday, June 19, 7 PM Juneteenth Celebration, feat. Cassidy Snider & The Wranglers, Armagideon Time, DuctTape Jesus, Alfred., Qing Richy, Logos The Poetic,

Premiere: The Fan Cannonballs Into Summer Romance On “Single For The Summer”

From shattered dreams to brief romances, summer has always been ripe with romantic imagery, as the blaze of passion tries to keep pace with the

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 12 – June 18

FEATURED SHOW Friday, June 14, 7:30 PM Tennishu, Dhemo @ Tabol Brewing – $12 in advance, $15 day of show (order tickets HERE) If you

Win Tickets To Jon McLaughlin & Leo Sawikin At The Tin Pan

On Wednesday, June 12th, Richmond will be treated to an enchanting evening of pop-rock magic as Jon McLaughlin and Leo Sawikin grace the stage at

Premiere: REIN Balances Guitar Heroics With Intimate Expression In “Getcha Back”

It’s challenging to trust our minds and hearts when so much of our memories are wrapped in romanticized nostalgia. Reflect on your favorite shows and

Premiere: The Hurricane Party Surges With Vibrant Sound In “Canción de la Vida”

Synesthesia has long been a romanticized trait in popular music, adding an extra layer of definition to the melodies of Jimi Hendrix and the beats

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: June 5 – June 11

FEATURED SHOW Friday, June 7, 7 PM Inter Arma, Sonja, Triac @ Richmond Music Hall at Capital Ale House – $20 (order tickets HERE) It’s

Premiere: William Lovings Radiates Through Sparkling Tones On “Someone I’m Not”

In the absence of doubt, what artistic wonders do you think might emerge? What masterpiece, what landmark recording lies dormant on a forgotten hard drive,

Premiere: Box Factory Buzzes Around A Summer Night With “Cicada”

It's nearly upon us. The time when heat waves morph into sun-soaked dazes ultimately culminating in hazy summer nights. Across the nation, schools are winding

Premiere: IONNA Revels In The Cascade Of Synth Emotion On “Rain”

Water falling from the sky has long symbolized profound emotional revelations, encompassing both sorrow and joy. In the cleansing downpour, the true essence of our

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: May 29 – June 4

FEATURED SHOW Charged Up Fest Friday, May 31, 7 PM Kickoff Concert, feat. Shawn Gray, A. Chardae, Cakess, CMRNPRKR, Tso Ghostly, Gees, Hellyway, M I

Premiere: LJ Sleeze Tears Through Snarling Punk Tirade “Dead Or Alive”

It's been nearly sixty years since The Sonics recorded "Have Love, Will Travel," leaving the underground rock world with a blueprint for barebones intensity. In

An Ode To Daydream Fest 2024

Fear of rain, we cast away, For live music calls today. Deau Eyes conducts the heartfelt strings, Cleopheus James, the groove they brings. Mikrowaves’ horns

Premiere: Dayfiction Erupt With Garage Punk Fire On “Bullet In The Sun”

The electrifying crackle of a distorted guitar. The relentless roar of a drum kit. The pulsating rhythm of a bass. Garage rock’s allure knows no

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: May 22 – May 28

FEATURED SHOW Monday, May 27, 1 PM Daydream Fest, feat. Butcher Brown, Illiterate Light, Mekong Xpress, Palmyra, Hotspit, Deau Eyes String Quartet, Michael Millions, Mikrowaves,

Ticket Giveaway: Chappell Roan On Brown’s Island – Thursday, May 23rd

This Thursday, May 23rd, queer pop phenom Chappel Roan will hit the stage on Brown's Island for a sold-out show that's sure to be the

Premiere: Oh Devil Wow With Lyrical Brilliance & Musical Force On Debut EP, Applause

For many, music is a quest for catharsis. With each new track, there's the opportunity to experience those exhilarating moments: the goosebumps that rise on

Premiere: Hearts In Exile Deadpan A Psych-Garage Breeze In New Video For “Hardcore Master”

Richmond psych-rockers Hearts In Exile have been hard at work over the last year and a half putting the finishing touches on their debut self-titled

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: May 15 – May 21

FEATURED SHOW Friday, May 17, 8:30 PM Ghost Piss (Photo by Daniel Caplan), Destructo Disk, Double Blind, Earfthgirl @ The Camel – $15 in advance,

Premiere: The Sugar Hollow Stare Down The Barrel Of Their Faults In “Silver Bullet”

Change is just hard. Whether transitioning from a familiar environment to an unfamiliar one or striving to overcome entrenched vices, it’s just not easy to

Premiere: Ethanol Unveils Absorbing Single & Video, “Sea Spillage,” Ahead Of New Album, Movement Inside

On May 31st, Richmond-based electronic artist Ethanol will unveil his newest album, Movement Inside, through Honey Suckle Sound. This fourteen-track opus, both enveloping and invigorating,

Premiere: Shapes In The Water Reach For The Stars On New Album, Reinvent The Sun

The foundation of our world rests on audacious pledges. From eradicating cancer and reaching Mars to achieving global harmony, these promises drive progress and foster

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: May 8 – May 14

FEATURED SHOW Friday, May 10, 6 PM Loungefest, feat. Deathcat, Natalie Blue, Dogwood, The Overdogs, Closet Space, Random Temperament, Chambyrlinn, Heaven For Heathens @ Imperial

Premiere: Høly River Present Dual Reimaging Of Classic Song With “Fellow Worn Traveler” & “Travel Worn”

We all require support and encouragement--a helping hand, whether it's through comforting words or a literal presence to lean on. Now more than ever, it's

Premiere: Sterling Burn With Punk Passion On New Album, Dig On This

Punk emerged from a realm of dissent, deeply rooted in fringe and underground culture, igniting flames of simmering frustration. Over the decades, this ethos has

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