Chicago-based indie band Ax and the Hatchetmen will bring their high-energy sound to The Atlantis on Feb. 11, 2025, with opening acts Easy Honey and Geckle. Known for their dynamic fusion of rock, jazz and blues, the six-piece band has made waves with through...
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Concert Preview: Molchat Doma at The Anthem
Overwhelmed by the daily barrage of dystopian headlines? Need a respite from the chaos—or simply a way to spend your Tuesday night? Look no further than The Anthem, where Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma returns to D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Formed in Minsk,...
Concert Preview: Pink Sweat$ at The Anthem
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, David Bowden—professionally known as Pink Sweat$—was introduced to the world of music at a young age. However, due to being raised in a religious household, his music range and influences didn’t expand until his late teenage years....
Concert Preview: Tinzo + Jojo at 9:30 Club
If you’re free next Friday night, you may consider joining Tinzo + Jojo for their Dial Up Tour at 9:30 Club. If you’re hearing about them for the first time, Tinzo + Jojo are the siblings and DJs behind Book Club Radio, a YouTube channel dedicated to providing unique...
Concert Preview: Rubblebucket at 9:30 Club
2025 may be the Year of the Snake, but don’t miss Rubblebucket’s upcoming D.C. stop on their Year of the Banana Tour. The New York City-based band will play 9:30 Club on Feb. 5, accompanied by opening act Hannah Mohan. Kalmia Traver and Alex Toth met when they were...
Concert Preview: Hippo Campus at The Anthem
If you’re available on Jan. 31 and are a fan of artists like COIN, Winnetka Bowling League or Peach Pit, I have the event for you. Hippo Campus is performing at The Anthem at 8 p.m., and YOU should be there. Hippo Campus is an indie rock band from St. Paul, Minnesota,...
Interview: Nectarine Girl
Nectarine Girl is an alternative rock musician from Boston, Massachusetts. From debut album “Is This the Light?” to recent single “devour me,” Nectarine Girl delivers strikingly emotional lyrics and beautifully haunting compositions. WVAU had the pleasure of speaking...
Concert Review: Adrianne Lenker at The Anthem
While starting out as a solo artist, Adrianne Lenker rose to fame through her role as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band, Big Thief. However, Lenker brought her stunning solo act to The Anthem on Friday night paired with friends, Sunzanne Vallie,...
Interview: Lowertown
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...
A Day With Corie Brynn
Pink, green, yellow and blue. These were the colors of the miniature translucent ducks that up-and-coming artist Corie Brynn brought to our photoshoot in late October. As Brynn and I wandered campus searching for spots of good lighting to poke and prod to our...