Drawing on notable influences like the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Police, this Indiana-based band delivers a wide variety of sounds spanning multiple genres. At its core, Umphrey’s McGee is rooted in rock. Born out of a combination of University of Notre Dame rock...
Concert Previews
Concert Preview: ALEXSUCKS @ The Atlantis on 3/9
Need to defrost? ALEXSUCKS are bringing their fiery blend of sing-along, dancey garage rock to DC with a show at the Atlantis on March 9th. For fans of 2000s indie rock (The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys, etc.), this is one you won’t want to miss. With...
Concert Preview: Portugal. The Man @ The Anthem
Moving into winter, what better concert is there to attend than one in which the band’s founding members are from Alaska? Portugal. The Man began in Wasilla, Alaska in 2004. After moving to Portland, Oregon, they released their debut album titled “Waiter: ‘You...
Concert Preview: Digable Planets @ Lincoln Theater on 11/18
When people think of Jazz-Rap, there are a few groups whose status as legends of the genre can not be denied. Digable Planets are absolutely among them. With unparalleled smoothness, the Brooklyn-based trio of Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler, Mariana "Ladybug Mecca"...
Concert Preview: The Wombats @ The Anthem on 11/11
Midterm season got you down? As we move into the last stretch of the fall semester, why not spend your hard-earned downtime at a good old-fashioned live music performance? The Wombats — English indie-rock trio consisting of Matthew Murphy, Tord Øverland Knudsen, and...
Concert Preview: The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Lincoln Theatre on 10/31
Rocky Horror season is officially upon us! This year the Lincoln Theater will be blessing us with all things strange on Oct. 31 at 8 p.m., for the show's 50th anniversary. While it did not receive the best response when it was originally sent to theaters in 1975,...
Concert Preview: Magdalena Bay @ The Anthem on 10/25
Magdalena Bay are bringing their dreamy synth-pop to The Anthem on Oct. 25, and it’s has potential to be one of the season's most exciting shows. The Los Angeles-native duo of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin have gained a reputation for turning nostalgic Y2K sounds...
Concert Preview: Purity Ring @ 9:30 Club on 10/29
Canadian electronic pop duo Purity Ring formed in 2010 when Megan James and Corin Roddick came together to create their first single titled “Ungirthed”. Their first full-length LP, “Shrines,” received critical acclaim, with their hits such as fineshrine and obedear....
Concert Preview: Thundercat @ The Anthem on 10/28
LA-born bassist, producer, and singer Thundercat, known for his work with Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, and Childish Gambino has been releasing unique sounds for over a decade. And now, he is now bringing his artistic performance to The Anthem on Oct. 28. Stephen...
Concert Preview: Jeff Tweedy @ The Lincoln Theatre on 10/26
Jeff Tweedy is set to perform at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC, on Oct. 26. This performance follows the Sept. 26 release of his fifth solo studio album, "Twilight Override"—an ambitious three-part record that has received early critical acclaim. Tweedy is...









