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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · 11h

A huge honor to moderate the @styleweekly.com FWD:RVA panel about how to move Richmond’s music scene forward. Some brutally honest discussion about the challenges our community faces. Thanks to everyone who joined us.

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · 18d

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.

Perfect Stranger

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

www.styleweekly.com

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · 18d

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

The Final Chord

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

www.styleweekly.com

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you! One of my recent favorites to write.

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · 24d

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)

Style Weekly @styleweekly.com · 24d

Victims and Villains is dedicated to deconstructing the stigma surrounding mental health through pop culture and horror.

Scary Thoughts

Victims and Villains is dedicated to deconstructing the stigma surrounding mental health through pop culture and horror.

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · 27d

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

Style Weekly @styleweekly.com · 27d

The author of RVA Playlist looks ahead to fall music releases by local artists.

Autumnal Sounds

The author of RVA Playlist looks ahead to fall music releases by local artists.

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Sep 4

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ALT: a woman with pink hair is wearing a teddy bear sweater and making a funny face

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Sep 2

For reference:

Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

Style Weekly @styleweekly.com · Sep 2

“Hello My Name Is” highlights sticker culture with works from hundreds of artists around the world.

Stuck on You

“Hello My Name Is” highlights sticker culture with works from hundreds of artists around the world.

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 27

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!

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 26

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.

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 19

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.

From North To Wharf @northtowharf.bsky.social · Aug 18

It’s back!!! Join us August 25th at 8pm est on our YouTube channel and come play some live Bob’s Burgers trivia! What’s the theme? It’s season 15! That’s right folks all questions will be pulled from season 15! We’re celebrating this past season and looking forward to next season!

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 19

Oh hell yes 🤘

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 19

So good!

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

Style Weekly @styleweekly.com · Aug 17

Celebrating Style Weekly's Best of Richmond issue at The Branch Museum of Design.

Images from Best Fest, Aug. 15

Celebrating Style Weekly's Best of Richmond issue at The Branch Museum of Design.

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 15

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...

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

Certified Forgotten @certifiedforgot.bsky.social · Aug 11

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FAQs | Certified Forgotten

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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...

www.wrir.org

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 1

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.

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...

www.RichmondMusicWeek.com

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Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist @rvaplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 1

Love this so much

PJ Sykes @pjsykes.bsky.social · Aug 1

What’s on the playlists of Virginia’s 2025 candidates for governor?

I talked to @vpm.org about DJing for @abigailspanberger.com in the past, and the importance of music selection.

www.vpm.org/elections/20...

NOTE: I'm not affiliated with any campaign. These are my personal opinions.

What’s on the playlists of Virginia’s 2025 candidates for governor?

Experts break down Earle-Sears’, Spanberger’s choices of campaign music.

www.vpm.org

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