Audrey Hobert grabbed her guitar, adjusted a blue scarf right above the saddle. “Guys, will you let me play some acoustic songs?,” she asked the audience. The small crowd, gathered by a local radio station, felt enormous as a loud cheer erupted after her question. ...
I walked past countless flower crowns, long white skirts, and outfits that belong on a fairy garden-themed birthday party Pinterest board. It was rainy and cold, but that didn’t stop Sydney Rose fans from lining up outside The Atlantis in anticipation of her show on...
Short beards, knitwear, too-small beanies, and wire-rimmed glasses; on Oct. 26, Jeff Tweedy brought his classically eccentric audience to the Lincoln Theatre. The room itself felt like a relic from another decade: red velvet seats, ornate gold trim curling around the...
As I walked into The Anthem, the vast venue was filled with flashing yellow, blue, and red lights. The stage was taken over by the opening act, The Taxidermists. Their upbeat indie vibe grasped the attention of the crowd and their songs “Sweet Guilt” and “Love You”...
After the lights dimmed and music faded out at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, the crowd went silent, buzzing with anticipation and energy. The venue was full, and people lined up from wall to wall. Everyone was getting ready to experience the Restoration...
The White Tiger can not be easily described. As a simultaneously viral and elusive star, 2hollis has gained a cult-like following who all desperately want to replicate his aura, with many fans donning the single black line of makeup that Hollis wears under his eyes...
In August of 2004, Natasha Bedingfield released her debut project "Unwritten". Flash forward 21 years and she has brought her fourth tour back to Washington D.C., performing her first headlining show at the 9:30 Club on the venue’s very own day, Sept. 30 (9/30). The...
It took more than five minutes after Geordie Greep’s band took the stage for him to walk up to the microphone and perform the first song in his set. When the pre-show tunes faded at Black Cat on Saturday, Sept. 20, the crowd erupted with cheer, poking their heads over...
Battelle Atrium was tightly packed last Friday for Capitol Boogie, WVAU’s biggest event of the semester. This year, local act Ekko Astral headlined, supported by fellow D.C.-based band Argo and the Violet Queens. Argo and the Violet Queens opened with a lively set of...
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,...