Dance, sing, live, ring. Bop, drive, remember, alive. Zap, pow, tip, cow. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at Griffin@rvamag.com. Lewis Ginter | Tuesday september 24th 9/24: Guster, Mikaela Davis This is the perfect time and setting for this show. Guster feels like the […] The post SOUND CHECK! Cowboy Bebop Live, The Barons, Mikaela Davis, & Cameron Cade appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more

Richmond has always been a hub for heavy music, and this past weekend, Dark Days, Bright Nights made its debut, casting a spotlight on the shadowed corners of our city’s music scene. If you’re into metal, punk, hardcore, or anything in between, this festival had something for you. For those who couldn’t make it, photographer […] The post PHOTOS | Dark Days, Bright Nights by CJ Payne appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more

We usually stick to our Richmond roots, but Hopscotch Music Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina, has earned its place in our coverage. For over a decade, Hopscotch has been a magnet for Richmond bands, a cultural exchange that throws Virginia’s finest into the mix of one of the most adventurous festivals around. This three-day marathon, […] The post Photos | Hopscotch Music Festival 2024 appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more

As Landon Elliott prepares to take the stage at Virginia Pride Fest 2024, Elliott reflects on his journey in music—a path shaped by family, local influences, and his own personal growth. Elliott’s musical roots run deep, stemming from a childhood steeped in melody and rhythm. “I was surrounded by music as a kid,” he recalls. […] The post From Family Sing-Alongs to Virginia Pride ?️‍? The Journey of Landon Elliott appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more

I recently caught up with Adrian Quesada, the mastermind producer and founding member of Black Pumas, as they gear up for their September 16th show at Maymont. We dove into what excites him most about this tour, how their new album is shaping up live, and the ever-evolving creative journey of Black Pumas. What about […] The post Black Pumas Bring The New Album to Richmond: An Interview with Adrian Quesada appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more

Richmond has always been a hub for heavy music, but this weekend, we’re about to witness something special. Dark Days, Bright Nights is making its debut, and if you’re into metal, punk, hardcore, or anything in between, this festival’s lineup has something for you. Mixing the old with the new, the festival features a blend […] The post ‘Dark Days, Bright Nights’ Richmond’s New Festival Brings the Thunder appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more

It seems like these next few weeks are packed with packed bills. We’ve got fests, big 4 band bills, and for the folks that can’t stay out too late, we got the classic 3 band situation. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com. Gallery […] The post Sound Check! Roughshod, Dropheads & Sweet Touch appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more

Beneath Richmond’s polished marketing lies a vibrant, hidden world that few will ever understand. Queer club kids, blood painted goths, drag royalty, neon-drenched ravers — the city’s nightlife is a swirling carousel of characters, as surreal as a fever dream straight out of Alice in Wonderland. Photographer and multimedia artist Isaiah Mamo, aka LIGHTPAINTERR, moves […] The post Inside A World of Richmond Queer Club Kids with LIGHTPAINTERR appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more

The Martin Agency, known for its award-winning advertising campaigns, has put Richmond on the global map. Now, it’s giving back with the launch of its highly anticipated live music series, The Mix at Martin, which kicked off with an intimate, powerful performance from Richmond’s own Nickelus F. You can read our recent interview with him HERE. We […] The post Nickelus F Blazes the Stage at The Martin Agency’s Mix at Martin Series Premiere appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more

A few weeks ago, I was part of the vibrant crowd packed into El Taco Guapo—shoulder to elbow, beer to brow—glued to the local cowboy rockers shaking the concrete of Broad Street. Bucko came together out of necessity. Through the natural progression of friendship, word of mouth, and the need to add a band to […] The post Richmond’s Bucko Are Rewriting the Honky-Tonk Playbook — And It’s Glorious appeared first on RVA Mag ..read more