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Concert Preview: Allie X at 9:30 Club
Get ready for a night of shimmering synths and colorful dance-pop as Allie X takes the stage at the 9:30 Club on Nov. 6. Known for her blend of experimental dark pop, infectious melodies and striking visuals, the Canadian singer-songwriter is bound to deliver an...
Rediscovering The Rare Occasions
When I stumbled upon The Rare Occasions name in a long list of artists performing in D.C I was immediately sent back to 2021 when their hit “Notion” went viral on Tiktok. Surprisingly, this was not my first time hearing the song as it had made it’s way into my...
Behind “Requiem” by Keshi and the Value of Listening Parties
Prologue: Keshi, Not Kesha On September 18, I had the opportunity to join a Spotify listening party for an artist whose music I have admired and appreciated for several years: Keshi. Nope, I didn’t mean Kesha, I meant Keshi. For those of you who may not know who he...
An Ode to a Night on the Town: The Genius of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own”
Do you remember when in 2015 a guy named Calum Scott auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent singing a song called “Dancing On My Own”? Well great if you did remember him but like he’s not the focus here. The song he performed on that show is. “Dancing On My Own” is a...
Concert Preview: The B-52’s at The Anthem
Whether you can name every B-side track from their first four albums or can only sing the general tune of “Love Shack,” you are going to want to be part of The B-52’s fun this Halloween. The iconic post-rock band is going to be taking over The Anthem for a spooky...
The New Sound by Geordie Greep
The name "Geordie Greep" might strike you as a name belonging to the protagonist of some long-forgotten Dickens novel. In truth, the name belongs to one of the most exciting voices in the landscape of modern experimental rock. Geordie Greep is the former frontman of...
Concert Preview: Jean Dawson at 9:30 Club
Not even a month after the release of his fourth studio album, “Glimmer of God,” the indie-rock/trap/pop genre-transcending artist Jean Dawson has deemed Washington, D.C. to be worthy of his presence once again. Coming back to grace the stage of the 9:30 Club on Nov....
Concert Preview: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Are you ready to do the Time Warp again? On Oct. 31, The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour is coming to the Lincoln Theatre right here in DC! Hosted by Patricia Quinn – Rocky Horror’s original Magenta – and featuring a screening of the...
Halloween Costumes for Music Lovers
If you don’t have your Halloween costumes figured out yet, don’t settle for being the classic cat or vampire. Instead, take inspiration from this perfectly curated list of music inspired Halloween costumes that I’ve assembled, as someone who takes both Halloween...
It’s Jeff Buckley Autumn!
Autumn’s onset marks the beginning of Jeff Buckley season, an era that spans from the first leafy crunch underfoot until the part of March where everyone decides spring has sprung. The winter months annually call for a seasonally appropriate soundtrack, and Jeff...
Concert Preview: Touché Amoré
New album, big tour, Touché Amoré and (a personal favorite band of mine) Soul Glo take over the Black Cat on Friday, Nov. 1! Touché Amoré is an American post-hardcore band from Los Angeles, California who have just put out their newest album titled “Spiral in a...
Concert Preview: Homixide Gang
Homixide Gang takes the stage at the Fillmore on Oct. 17th as part of their “5 Activity” tour. This tour takes place following their most recent album “i5u5we5” featuring notable songs like "R50" and "SIDE EFFEXT(ft. Lil Yachty)." The duo’s high-energy performances...
Concert Preview: Beach Weather
Be part of the first crowd to hear Beach Weather’s sophomore album,“Melt” live! The alt-rock trio will headline The Atlantis on Saturday, Oct. 26, following the release of “Melt” on Oct. 25. The group released their first EP “What a Drag” in 2015. It wasn’t until...
Ghouls & Games
Join us for a spooky night of music trivia games. Come dressed in costume to win ghoulish prizes like WVAU merch and halloween goodie bags!! All are welcome, and snacks will be provided! October 19, 4 - 6:30 p.m., Butler Board Room
Concert Preview: Vince Staples
You may or may not have heard of the rapper, Vince Staples. He was featured on multiple albums of other artists, such as Billie Eilish, Tyler, The Creator, Lil Yachty, Jhené Aiko and Earl Sweatshirt. Not only that, he is also on the soundtrack of two well-known...
Photos: Jazmin Bean and Breezy Supreme at the 9:30 Club
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Concert Preview: Rival Schools
"Rival Schools…like the video game?" Yes, you are both correct and incorrect. While the name of a popular '90s video game, Rival Schools is also the name of a violent and raw post-hardcore quartet from the Big Apple that was born in the 2000's, and they're hitting the...
Concert Preview: Dogpark
Combining late-90s and early 2000s indie-rock influences, the college-created boy band Dogpark is performing their first national tour with five different openers, stopping by the DMV from which they hail, at D.C’s very own The Atlantis on October 18th. Dogpark’s...
Trixie and the Rockers
If the name Trixie Mattel sounds familiar, you probably aren't alone. Born Brian Firkus, drag queen and Barbie enthusiast Trixie Mattel strutted her way into the limelight all the way back in 2015 on the seventh season of hit queer reality competition show “RuPaul’s...
Concert Preview: Magnetic Fields
25 years after its initial release, "69 Love Songs" is back for four nights at the Lincoln Theater. Lead by Stephen Merritt, The Magnetic Fields is a indie pop band from Boston, Massachusetts. Their most well known project is "69 Love Songs", a (you guessed it),...
Concert Preview: Tanukichan
“Trading you for another / I do it all the time / Over learning my past / Circles make you mine” - “Circles,” Tanukichan, 2024 BREAKING NEWS: Cool woman with a plethora of crunchy guitar pedals and the voice of an angel is taking over the Atlantis in a few weeks. Need...
What About a Saxophone Brings People Together?
I was introduced to Lake Street Dive by my Gen X dad. A band founded 20 years ago in Boston, Massachusetts by a couple of college students at the New England Conservatory of Music. I sat in the passenger seat and in the dull silence of another car ride stuck in...
Concert Preview: The Moss
The Moss is back for the second year in a row with support from Hey, Nothing and The Red Clay Strays! They will be playing the 9:30 club on Oct. 8, 2024. The Moss is an indie rock band that took the definition of surf rock and ran with it. This leg of their tour comes...
Concert Preview: The Psychedelic Furs & The Jesus and Mary Chain
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Psychedelic Furs and The Jesus and Mary Chain will take the stage at The Anthem as part of their collective tour with support from Frankie Rose. The New Wave British band is known for their quirky tunes that soundtracked 80s pop culture and has...
Concert Preview: The Rare Occasions
The Rare Occasions are strolling into the DMV at D.C.’s beloved venue, The Atlantis. This indie-rock band is ready to dive into their brand new album “Through Moonshot Eyes,” proving time and time again that trios work. Childhood best friends Brian McLaughlin...
Concert Preview: Eliza McLamb
Eliza McLamb, who rose to prominence through her podcast “Binchtopia” with her co-host Julia Hava, returns to DC for her Anything You Want (And More) Tour. The George Washington University attendee is set to play the Black Cat this coming Monday following the release...
Wait, so which one is Julie then?
For those who aren’t in the known, 'julie'(stylized in all lowercase) is an up-and-coming alternative rock band composed of bassist/vocalist Alexandra Elizabeth, guitarist/vocalist Keyan Pourzand and drummer Dillion Lee. julie's sonic identity is a lot harder to list,...
‘Cause I’d Ride for You Charli (…And Troye!)
There are few events more exciting than seeing your favorite artist live, let alone two of them for the price of one concert ticket. Even more exciting is when you’re surprised with two more of your favorite artists at the same event. On Monday, September 23, I took a...
Concert Preview: Y La Bamba
Vibrant indie-rock band Y La Bamba returns to perform in DC on Saturday, Oct. 5 at beloved venue Black Cat. Throughout their expansive seven-album career, Y La Bamba has successfully developed a signature sound while simultaneously exploring new sonic landscapes. They...
All Things Go Festival Guide – Everything You Need to Know
It's finally the weekend DMV music fans look forward to all year – All Things Go (ATG) festival weekend! In the years since ATG was first launched, it has grown into the DMV’s premiere music event, and fans have been waiting patiently since Lana Del Rey closed...