D.C. was lucky enough to have Wild Nothing and JW Francis perform on Nov. 9 at The 9:30 Club. The concert lasted from 8 to 10:30 p.m., doors opening on the early side at 7 p.m., with good vibes flowing the whole time. Just as anticipated were Wild Nothing’s...
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Who Is Chappell Roan Anyway?
Dear Lovely WVAU Reader, Welcome to my last article of the semester! For anyone who has been reading my articles thus far, thank you! I hope to see you again for the spring semester. I have the honor and privilege of submitting this article on Spotify Wrapped Day...
Ben’s Classic Reviews: Massive Attack and gloomy winters
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On Repeat with Alana: GRAMMY nomination recap and predictions
On Friday, Nov. 10, the nominees for the 2024 GRAMMY Awards were released. With 12 fields and 94 categories, the GRAMMYs are regarded as the most prestigious music awards. Today, I will recap the nominations in the four general categories and give my predictions...
District Groove preview: The American University Jazz Combo and Argo and the Violet Queens
Prepare to get your groove on at WVAU’s first ever funk and jazz event, District Groove! On Dec. 2 at 6 p.m., WVAU will host this night of funk and jazz in Battelle Atrium with featured performances from the American University Jazz Combo and Argo and the Violet...
The Cat’s Miaow: The perfect band to help tap into that autumnal nostalgia
As soon as I begin to feel that crisp, cool breeze of fall, I instantly find myself becoming more nostalgic. From memories of crunching leaves under my shoes on the playground to excitedly anticipating showing all of my friends my Halloween costume that I had spent...
Emily’s Earbuds: Surely Satire: This year, listen to holiday music responsibly, or else
Lay off the Mariah Carey, for heaven’s sake. Jail time for anyone who logs more than two total hours of “All I Want for Christmas is You” in a calendar year. And stop complaining about the sketchy vibes of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” It’s a great song. If you’re...
Three women as Men of the Year? Boy, that’s genius.
British GQ released their photoshoot and article debuting the 2023 picks for Men of the Year. Three macho men made a loud appearance on the list: Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. The three women make up the members of a popular indie/alt band, Boygenius....
Where music begins: The Atlantis serves as a home for small artists in D.C.
Concert venue owners I.M.P. carry their own 9:30 Club’s original influence into the present with a new concert venue.
Album Review: Heaven Knows by Pinkpantheress
On Nov. 10, 2023, Victoria Walker, professionally known as Pinkpantheress, released her debut album, “Heaven knows.” Pinkpantheress initially gained traction through TikTok with her songs “Pain,” “Break it Off” and “Just for Me,” which were later released on her 2021...