Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist
@rvaplaylist.bsky.social
Music writer. Part time radio DJ. Award-winning author of “RVA Playlist: Stories from the Richmond, Virginia Music Scene.” Vinyl collector. Lover of the RVA music scene and dogs.
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Today marks the 3 year anniversary of my book RVA playlist and the 1 year anniversary of the Deluxe Edition. Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy, told me they liked it, shared it with friends, and harassed me about when another book is coming out. It meant the world to me.
November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today marks the 3 year anniversary of my book RVA playlist and the 1 year anniversary of the Deluxe Edition. Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy, told me they liked it, shared it with friends, and harassed me about when another book is coming out. It meant the world to me.
Another incredible weekend at @brooklynhorror.bsky.social. I love this annual tradition of being surrounded by the horror loving community.
October 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Another incredible weekend at @brooklynhorror.bsky.social. I love this annual tradition of being surrounded by the horror loving community.
Excited to be at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival this weekend. Come hang with me on Saturday for @certifiedforgot.bsky.social as they interview special guest Tina Romero.
October 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Excited to be at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival this weekend. Come hang with me on Saturday for @certifiedforgot.bsky.social as they interview special guest Tina Romero.
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.
October 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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.
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
October 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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
Thrilled to contribute to the @styleweekly.com Fall Arts Preview with a piece on the upcoming local albums coming to Richmond this fall.
September 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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:
September 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
For reference:
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...
August 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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...
What perfect albums came out when you were 16?
July 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
What perfect albums came out when you were 16?
Excited to see more of the WNUF Cinematic Universe. #trickortreatwithreedrichmond
July 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Excited to see more of the WNUF Cinematic Universe. #trickortreatwithreedrichmond
Okay, I had a good night.
July 20, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Okay, I had a good night.
I changed my mind about 50 times on this
June 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I changed my mind about 50 times on this
I have four short pieces in @styleweekly.com’s quarterly print issue celebrating the best things about Richmond. Copies are available at newsstands now.
June 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I have four short pieces in @styleweekly.com’s quarterly print issue celebrating the best things about Richmond. Copies are available at newsstands now.
At a special screening for Moonstruck raising funds for @studiotwothree.bsky.social. We had pizza and cannolis. I’ve said “Snap out of it!” several times.
June 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
At a special screening for Moonstruck raising funds for @studiotwothree.bsky.social. We had pizza and cannolis. I’ve said “Snap out of it!” several times.
It’s always fun playing Jackbox on streams with @mattybs.bsky.social and @lissybs.bsky.social. Even better being the big winner.
June 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It’s always fun playing Jackbox on streams with @mattybs.bsky.social and @lissybs.bsky.social. Even better being the big winner.
Even after a 17 year hiatus, Hot Lava still rules the stage.
May 31, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Even after a 17 year hiatus, Hot Lava still rules the stage.
Find your banjo moment wherever you can
May 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Find your banjo moment wherever you can
Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Shelf Life Books told me someone bought a copy of my book today so thank you to whoever did that.
April 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Shelf Life Books told me someone bought a copy of my book today so thank you to whoever did that.
Thanks to @monagle.bsky.social for the new horror/music read! Excited to get into this.
February 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Thanks to @monagle.bsky.social for the new horror/music read! Excited to get into this.
Hanging at the Tuckahoe Library for their Community Authors Expo all day peddling this book to unsuspecting people. Stop by and say hey.
January 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Hanging at the Tuckahoe Library for their Community Authors Expo all day peddling this book to unsuspecting people. Stop by and say hey.
I’ll be at the Community Authors Expo this Saturday at the Tuckahoe Library signing copies of “RVA Playlist” and chatting about local music. This lady making mess might be there too.
January 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I’ll be at the Community Authors Expo this Saturday at the Tuckahoe Library signing copies of “RVA Playlist” and chatting about local music. This lady making mess might be there too.
Also shout out to the specific moment I decided I should start watching Twin Peaks.
January 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Also shout out to the specific moment I decided I should start watching Twin Peaks.
Great minds think alike.
January 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Great minds think alike.
Hey! Have a Harry Caray Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Hey! Have a Harry Caray Christmas!