I recently rewatched the indie cult-classic “Garden State” the other weekend. The air finally felt cold enough and the leaves yellow enough. Really, I wanted to hear the soundtrack, the same one that won a Grammy. It really is so special, full of perfectly...
“The scene just isn’t what it used to be.” Hashed out chit chat of the 40-something men holding court in the back of a local punk show. They traded in the Xs on their hands for beer bellies years ago. Now, clutching an IPA and barely squeezed into their 15-year-old...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
WVAU’s biggest music event of the year is springing back into action this Friday, March 21! Capitol Boogie will showcase incredible performances by D.C. based bands Ekko Astral and Argo and The Violet Queens. Come see these bands rock out at our very own Battelle...
Fernanda Torres stars as Eunice Paiva in "I'm Still Here," © Sony Classic Pictures, 2024. “I’m Still Here” and the Oscars As a good chunk of the world tunes in to the Oscars tonight, talks about which movie deserves what award have been sounding off across...
Interview: Lowertown - The Strength And Fruit In Intertwined Roots Lowertown is firing on all cylinders. It’s been almost six years since Atlanta natives Avsha Weinberg and Olive Osby released their debut project, “Friends,” a playful lo-fi bedroom-pop record...