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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...
“Persona” by GEL
GEL's new EP, Persona, simply shreds. GEL is always noisy but never overdo it. Every scream, drum, or strum is with purpose. Their previous EP and LP's cemented them as the next big thing in hardcore and Persona really shows their growth as a band and their unique...
Concert Preview: Chromeo
The Funklordz are coming back to D.C.! Lifelong best friends Dave-1 and P-Thugg are the two DJs who together form Chromeo. The Montreal-based duo released their newest album, “Adult Contemporary,” in February of 2024. This project comes nearly two decades after...
HFStival is Back! (Preview)
HFStival is back! After a 19-year hiatus, the DMV’s favorite alternative rock festival is ready to take on Nationals Park this Saturday, Sept. 21. In 1993, former alt-rock radio station WHFS hosted its first festival in RFK Stadium. Gen X-ers and DMV rock history fans...
WVAU Welcome Back!
Join us at the Dav on Sunday, September 8th for our Welcome Back event! Come mingle with WVAU members, do crafts, make DIY merch, and enjoy the WVAU Drink of the Month at the Dav (Black + White + Pink Mocha!)
Concert Preview: Goth Babe
Making his debut in 2015, Goth Babe (aka Griff Washburn) has been making sunny surf-indie-rock that combines music with environmental advocacy. Partnered with organizations such as Protect Our Winters, Conservation Lands Foundation, Project Zero and JuneShine,...
Welcome Back!
To the WVAU community, alumni and college radio lovers, We are your General Managers Sam Merar-Osborne and Haddy Greenidge, and we wanted to give a big welcome back to the coolest club on campus, WVAU. For those of you who are brand new here and...
Concert Preview: Mitski
Since 2012, Mitski has been breaking our hearts with her gut-wrenching lyrics, and now she's coming to the DMV. Following the release of her 2023 album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, fans can expect a mesmerizing live performance that delves deep into...
Of Montreal: Concert Preview
Two years ago, I attended one of the most enthralling concerts of my life. So when I found out Of Montreal was returning to the 9:30 Club on July 1, I knew I had to make an appearance so that I could attempt to relive what I had seen in 2022. Active since 1997, Of...