When I met with Dosser in the WVAU studio before they headlined Capitol Boogie on Mar. 31, they were so chill I almost couldn’t believe it. Decked out in their iconic Adidas and sipping beer, the band seemed relaxed. They chatted with the WVAU staff about school and...
In the Press
One Year Later, Twiddle Returns to Baltimore Under Different Circumstances
The American blues-country-rock jam band Twiddle will drop by the Baltimore Soundstage on April 7th as part of their Spring and Summer ’23 tour. The show begins at 8:00 pm, and will be opened by One Time Weekend. Baltimore is a regular stop for the Vermont natives,...
Interview with GIRLCHAMP!: Fem Creativity, Rage, and Friendship
GIRLCHAMP! is one of my favorite bands (and I’m not just saying that because I know them). Their first EP, Summer Camp, is full of witty lyricism, catchy guitars, and all the angst that comes with navigating the world as a young girl. The band—based out of...
Capitol Boogie Preview: Dosser at American University
It’s that time of year again: midterms have come to a close, and now, it’s time to have fun. It’s time for Capitol Boogie. Baltimore alt-rock band Dosser is headlining this semester’s Capitol Boogie. Self-described as “Baltimore Maryland’s loudest alternative rock...
Following For 45 Minutes Behind Emperor X On His Walk Home After The Deutsche Bahn Was Delayed
In the strange years of 2020 and 2021, competitive debate tournaments were hosted on Discord. This was silly in a lot of ways. At the one tournament I went to, there was a voice channel which had been set up so that debaters could request and play songs from YouTube...
Eliza McLamb’s Return to DC: Concert Review
DC9 Nightclub is a treasured music venue, bar, and social site right off of U Street, known for events like karaoke and trivia as well as hosting artists that make it big later on. Snugly located between various restaurants and bars, DC9 is a three-story space where...
Concert Review: Big Thief – Charlottesville, VA
There wasn’t an ounce of regret during my 4-and-a-half round trip drive to Charlottesville to visit Adrianne Lenker and company last Sunday. I somehow missed that Big Thief were embarking on another US tour– I sadly missed them last year following the release of their...
Artist Spotlight: Sawyer
Meet Sawyer. They’re a Nashville-based band composed of members Emma Harvey and Kel Taylor. With over 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, the two have come a long way since they first met while attending Belmont University. Belmont, which was founded in 1890, boasts...
A Night With Zolita: Interview and Concert Review
Years after a friend in high school introduced me to Zolita through her culty music video for the eerie gay love song “Holy,” I get the chance to talk with the lesbian alt-pop star on a Thursday afternoon. I’m in my college apartment in Washington, DC, and she’s in...
Concert Preview: Bush at The Anthem
Any fan of anything grunge was surely thrilled when Bush announced their 2023 North American tour. Forming in 1992 in London, England, the band has been a force to be reckoned with. Some may recognize the name for their brief set at the infamous Woodstock ‘99 or just...









