Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist

This Thursday, I’m hosting @styleweekly.com FWD:RVA panel on the future of Richmond’s music scene. I’ll be joined by @theauricular.bsky.social @tymeach.bsky.social DJ B-Rice and Madi Thompson. Plus music from Tyler and @deadbillionaires.bsky.social following the panel. Register for free: fwdrva.com

Perfect Stranger Will Overman’s new album is all about rediscovering himself.

Another @styleweekly.com piece this week on the new @willoverman.bsky.social album “Stranger” out this Friday (plus an in-store show at Plan 9.

The Final Chord Richmond alt. rock band, The Mitras, says goodbye with one final show at The Broadberry.

Alt rockers The Mitras calls it quits with one final show at the Broadberry this weekend. My latest in @styleweekly.com

“Goddammit, we’re a GREAT niche horror publication” - CF’s new marketing tagline.

Thank you! One of my recent favorites to write.

I’m a firm believer in horror movies being very helpful in dealing with mental health struggles. I talked with advocacy and support group Victims and Villains about using pop culture and horror to address mental health. (And their film festival this weekend)

I pulled together a list of (almost) all of the local music coming out this fall!

It’s been such a long tiring day for me that I misunderstood this post and was like “Congrats! Wait… Matthew(s), no! Ohhhh…”

Thrilled to contribute to the @styleweekly.com Fall Arts Preview with a piece on the upcoming local albums coming to Richmond this fall.

For reference:

Had the Louise Belcher stickers rant in my head the entire time while writing this.

Comic Geeks has a good pull list that also sends an email reminder of the week’s books. It also lets you scan by cover which makes things a lot quicker. Plus they include artbooks and RPG guides. And it’s thorough. Even my weird unknown indie stuff is in there.

I just got this app the other day and I have been meticulously organizing our entire comic collection and tracking my reading. I have a new obsession!

I have editors that will say “get this to me whenever” and I will labor over it for too long. My writing is always better with a hard deadline.

FNTW has been such a welcoming place to get my Bob’s Burgers discussion fix and is a Monday night staple for me. Join us for trivia night next week and tell Mike and JB that they’re awesome.

Oh hell yes 🤘

So good!

I made it into the night’s recap looking like a dork.

I didn’t have a plan on what to play tonight hosting “The Young Professional” on @wrir973fm.bsky.social but I think it turned out pretty well. Thanks for tuning in! You can listen to the show here: www.wrir.org/2025/08/14/t...

Another reason why CF is an amazing outlet and deserves your support

Richmond Music Week! - WRIR-LP 97.3 FM WRIR-LP 97.3 FM broadcasts news, views and music that would otherwise be unrepresented on the public airwaves. The programming schedule covers seven days a week, 24 hours a day. WRIR also serves as th...

My @wrir973fm.bsky.social show last night playing songs from artists performing around town this week. Lots of good stuff in here!

HOME | Richmond Music Week Richmond Music Week is a week-long celebration August 1-10 of Richmond, Virginia’s thriving music scene. Events will be happening all week at the city’s numerous live music venues and festivals. Virgi...

Another project I’m working with: Today is the start of Richmond Music Week, a week-long celebration spotlighting Richmond, Virginia’s thriving music scene. Events will be happening all week at numerous live music venues and festivals.

Love this so much

I think you would really like King’s Omega Men and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Both outstanding.

A Powerful Rebirth An unconventional Renaissance faire, “Warriors in Bloom” is honoring rebels across history.

After speaking with the RVA Renaissance Faire on their upcoming event, I’m very excited to be going to my first renfaire this weekend.

What perfect albums came out when you were 16?

Excited to see more of the WNUF Cinematic Universe. #trickortreatwithreedrichmond

Okay, I had a good night.

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