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Concert Preview: Night Tapes @ 9:30 Club on 10/24
Night Tapes is an electronic, escapist dream pop music group that began with three housemates—Sam, Max, and Iiris who moved to the UK from Estonia—jamming out in South London while they happened to be living together. Since then, the band has grown out of recording...
Concert Preview: Neon Trees @ Lincoln on 10/24
You may know them from their iconic hit songs “Everybody Talks”, “Animals”, or “Sleeping with a Friend”. The band Neon Trees is set to come to the Lincoln Theater on Oct. 24, continuing their fall 2025 tour. Neon Trees are an alternative American pop/rock band...
The Future of D.C. DIY: Community Over Corporate
TORO Performing in the Kay Basement, March 2024. Photo by Ryan Barna Independent venues have been at the heart of the D.C. music scene for decades. Basements, warehouses, bars and more turn into a breeding ground for new music and art, and a space for people to be...
Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ and the Limits of Inauthenticity
I was a huge Taylor Swift fan growing up–my first iPod only had two full albums on it: One Direction’s debut album and "1989". Those two albums played on repeat, much to my mom’s chagrin, and though my music taste has changed in the last 12 years, I never stopped...
Concert Preview: Bassvictim @ The Atlantis on 10/20
The Duo Bassvictim is set to play at The Atlantis on Oct. 20th, 2025. This performance will take place just 10 days after the release of their third album, which was released this past Friday. The group is composed of Maria Manow from Poland and English-American Ike...
Concert Preview: Modest Mouse @ The Anthem on 10/18
On Oct. 18th, the popular indie rock band Modest Mouse will be performing at the Anthem in continuation of their 2025 tour spanning late summer through fall. Original member and vocalist Isaac Brock continues to carry on the unique blend of indie and alternative rock...
Concert Preview: Yung Lean @ The Anthem on 10/19
If his name doesn’t ring a bell, the intro of one of his biggest hits, “Ginseng Strip 2002”, will definitely bring up good memories of the 2010s. Jonatan Aron Leandoer Håstad better known as Yung Lean, is a Swedish rapper who became one of the most influential rappers...
Album Review: Innovative Rap Music & Musicianship in the Modern Landscape — McKinley Dixon’s “Magic, Alive!”
In my eyes, McKinley Dixon has occupied a special place in music ever since the 2023 release of his critically acclaimed “Beloved, Paradise, Jazz.” Hearing that album for the first time was truly an eye-opening moment. I was instantly blown away by the sheer...
Concert Preview: BETWEEN FRIENDS @ 9:30 Club on 10/17
Powerhouse sibling duo Brandon and Savannah Hudson will light up the 9:30 Club on Oct. 17 as part of their WOW! Tour. The pair makes up the fire behind BETWEEN FRIENDS, a musical group that exists somewhere between indie, synth and pop, creating a fluid, genreless...
9/30 at the 9:30 with Natasha Bedingfield
In August of 2004, Natasha Bedingfield released her debut project "Unwritten". Flash forward 21 years and she has brought her fourth tour back to Washington D.C., performing her first headlining show at the 9:30 Club on the venue’s very own day, Sept. 30 (9/30). The...
Concert Preview: The Psychedelic Furs @ The Anthem on 10/15
Listen up fans of new wave, post-punk, synth-pop, and all things 80s: The legendary Psychedelic Furs are back on tour, this time with support from the new wave king himself, Gary Numan. On Oct. 15, 2025, the Furs and Numan are taking over The Anthem stage for one...
Concert Preview: Lecrae @ The Fillmore on 10/12
Grammy-winning artist and Christian hip-hop trailblazer Lecrae is hitting the road once again for his fifth tour. He capitalizes on his message of faith, resilience, and cultural reflection to audiences nationwide. The Reconstruction Tour promises to be one of his...
Concert Preview: Lukas Nelson @ The Lincoln on 10/14
Lukas Nelson has been plucking on guitar strings since before you were born. The 36-year-old musician is best known for his band, Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real, and his major contributions to the Grammy-winning soundtrack of the film “A Star Is Born”....
Concert Review: Geordie Greep @ the Black Cat
It took more than five minutes after Geordie Greep’s band took the stage for him to walk up to the microphone and perform the first song in his set. When the pre-show tunes faded at Black Cat on Saturday, Sept. 20, the crowd erupted with cheer, poking their heads over...
Concert Preview: My Morning Jacket @ The Anthem on 10/8
My Morning Jacket formed 27 years ago in Louisville, Ky. Since 1998 they have created a reputation as an experimental legacy rock band that has produced sounds stemming from jam band, psychedelic rock, indie pop and alt country. As pioneers in the industry, the band...
LOCAL UNDERGROUND IS THIS SATURDAY 11/15
Join us in the Battelle Atrium for a night of live music featuring D.C. Based Group DunDrum, and the AU Student Band Camden Bay Door open at 7:30. An area will be setup for concert-goers to make donations of non-perishable food items to supplement SNAP funding being...
Concert Preview: Iniko @ 9:30 Club on 10/11
Iniko, whose pronouns are they/them, is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, they were influenced musically by their father, who is the lead singer of a reggae band called Soldiers, as well as singing in church. They first gained attention with...
Concert Preview: Anamanaguchi @ 9:30 Club on 10/10
Chiptune-pop fusion group Anamanaguchi brings their Buckwild Tour to the 9:30 Club on Friday, Oct. 10! The New York band blends live guitars and drums with digital instrumentation pulled from video game hardware from the 80s, delivering pixelated chaos that is bound...
Concert Preview: AFI @ The Anthem on 10/9
AFI will take the stage at The Anthem on October 9 at 8 p.m., bringing nearly three decades of dark punk energy to Washington, DC. Opening the night is TR/ST, setting the tone for AFI’s headlining set. Since their formation in the early '90s in California, AFI have...
Web Staff’s Summer 2025 Picks!
The semester is officially underway and so is WVAU Web Staff! As the summer months come to an end, our staff reviewed the releases that defined the season for them. Enjoy their take on some of the most popular drops, as well as some underrated pieces that might just...
Concert Preview: Glare, Cloakroom, Jivebomb and Destiny Bond @ The Atlantis on 10/6
HOLY STACKED LINEUP ALERT! Glare, Cloakroom, Jivebomb and Destiny Bond will all be playing killer sets at The Atlantis on 10/6! All four of these bands are legends in the making and you would be silly to miss this show. However, as a Baltimore native, I can tell you...
Concert Preview: Hailey Whitters @ 9:30 Club on 10/3
New rising country star, Hailey Whitters, is bringing her Corn Queen Tour to the 9:30 Club on October 3rd. This stop of the Corn Queen Tour will be opened by the Winner of the 2022 Boots & Hearts Festival’s Emerging Artist Competition, Owen Reigling, as he kicks...
Concert Preview: Iggy Pop @ The Anthem on 9/29
The Godfather of Punk is coming to The Anthem on September 29 at 8 p.m. Opening the night are UK up-and-comers The Molotovs (yes, like the cocktail), bringing their indie-rock energy to set the stage. Expect Iggy Pop to deliver everything from his cameo track...
Concert Preview: Geordie Greep @ Black Cat on 9/20
Chimpanzee enthusiast and musician Geordie Greep brings his maximalist jazz-rock solo act to the Black Cat on Saturday, Sept. 20, his first time performing solo in the District after skipping it on his first United States tour earlier this year. Greep’s...
Aren’t We All Sick? An Ode to Sunday (1994)
“I’m not in possession of a Smith & Wesson Or I’d decorate the ceiling The Sistine of my feelings” These bold lyrics from “Blossom” close out the deluxe version of Sunday (1994)’s self-titled debut EP. The band doesn’t shy away from such forwardness....
All Things Go 2025
This fall, All Things Go is back and bigger than ever. For the first time, the beloved music festival is expanding to three days, taking over Merriweather Post Pavilion from September 26-28, and the lineup is nothing short of exceptional. Known for including a diverse...
Concert Preview: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds at the Anthem on 4/21
A sleek black suit so sharp it could cut through glass like warm butter. A fully buttoned vest that screams, "I mean business." A white shirt just unbuttoned enough to make your mom nervous. On his feet are dress shoes so polished they'll have the shiniest pearls...
Concert Preview: Beach Bunny at 9:30 Club on 4/22 & 4/23
Beach Bunny is back and ready to rock with their “Tunnel Vision” tour, performing two sold-out nights at DC’s very own iconic 9:30 Club on April 22 & 23. Beach Bunny will be opened by Pool Kids and Jayla Kai. Known for singles “Cloud 9” and “Prom Dress,” TikTok...
Interview: Kids Table
Feature image by @kathryneschauf KidsTable is an indie-pop band based in Washington D.C. After starting as a cover band, they decided to try their hand at original music. They have now released five original songs with stuck-in-your-head indie tunes and thoughtful...
Concert Preview: Bright Eyes at The Anthem on 4/20
Bright Eyes is coming to The Anthem on April 20 with the opening band Cursive for a night of wonderful music. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:45 p.m. Best known for their songs “First Day of My Life” and “Lua,” Bright Eyes is an American indie...