Aug. 30, 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of an album that I would today consider a classic: The Breeders’ iconic sophomore album “Last Splash.” This album is their best selling work to date and is most well known for the breakout single “Cannonball,” a strange but...
On the second stop of Macklemore’s highly anticipated U.S. leg of the BEN Tour following the release of his latest album, BEN, Macklemore was joined by 6,000 people in The Anthem to sing along to iconic releases like “Thrift Shop” and new masterpieces like “NO BAD...
If you don’t mind, I am going to ask you a few quick questions. Don’t worry, you are not being graded on this assignment. This is just for observational purposes, I promise. Are you someone who enjoys music of the shoegaze, electronica, dreampop, new wave or chillwave...
Growing up, my mom and I used to spend eight long hours together driving from Pittsburgh to Chicago. Being stuck in a small, moving vehicle with one other person for such a long time is no easy task, but my favorite part of the journey was always listening to my mom’s...
Howdy, y’all! This is Larson Bukowski writing to you live from WVAU to bring you the first installment of A Walk Down Memory Lane’s Bargain Bin! This is the column where I’ll be takin it back to the past to listen to those hidden gems and forgotten hits and giving a...
It’s been a while since I first saw underscores perform live. The initial opportunity I had to witness her live talent was in New York City, where she was the opening act for glaive in 2021. I distinctly recall the moment when she stepped onto the stage; she appeared...
Kevin Patrick Sullivan, more commonly known as Field Medic, is a California based singer/songwriter breathing life back into small town folk music. Even with his growing fame, Field Medic continues to nurture the made-in-your-bedroom, hazy, dreamwave sound. His...
Are you a fan of the Backseat Lovers? Briston Maroney? Inhaler? Are you free on Friday, October 6th? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, the event for you is Sun Room’s concert at the 9:30 Club at 6 pm! The new surf-rock band from Southern...
Get ready to rock out with underscores this Sunday, Oct. 1 at Union Stage! If you’re in the mood for a high energy performance that mixes elements of hyperpop, rock and pop-punk, this show is for you. underscores has risen in popularity in tandem with a new...
As a resident of Northern Virginia myself, I am always on the lookout for musicians from the NOVA area. Admittedly, one of the main reasons why I connect to Car Seat Headrest as much as I do is because Will Toledo is from Leesburg, Virginia. As someone that has grown...