Everyone Asked About You takes the stage at The Atlantis on Thurs., April 17, returning from a twenty-some-odd year hiatus. This 90s band from Little Rock, Arkansas has been revived after the recent reissue of their catalog and new EP ‘Never Leave.’ ‘Paper Airplanes,...
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Concert Review: Ekko Astral at Capitol Boogie
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...
Concert Preview: Franz Ferdinand at The Anthem on 4/7
Franz Ferdinand is coming to the Anthem on April 7 with opening act Telescreens. The Anthem is a beautiful venue located right on the Wharf. Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002. Known for songs like “Take Me Out,” “Do You Want To,” and “No You Girls,”...
Interview: Erasergirl
Photo by Koto Langa Something is brewing in Washington, D.C. In March 2020, the United States declared the COVID-19 pandemic a nationwide emergency and began lockdown, plunging the nation into an era of prolonged isolation, shuttering live music and the community that...
Concert Preview: Freak Slug and Huron John at Songbyrd
After her recent album, “I Blow Out Big Candles,” Freak Slug will be coming to Washington, DC, performing at Songbyrd Music House on March 31. Xenya Genovese, better known as Freak Slug, is an English singer and painter. The new release is everything indie-rock,...
Concert Preview: Emo Night Brooklyn at 9:30 Club
Emo Night Brooklyn at 9:30 Club isn’t just a dance party; it’s an unforgettable experience that will leave you buzzing with energy all night long. Picture this: mosh pits, crowd surfing, classic emo pop punk songs and a sea of black clothing are what await you when...
Capitol Boogie: Ekko Astral at Battelle Atrium
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...
Concert Preview: Rare Americans at 9:30 Club
9:30 Club is always a treat to visit, and this upcoming show promises to be no exception. Their new dynamic lighting systems and digital screens are sure to pair fantastically with Rare Americans' performance, who are known to showcase their animated music videos as...
Love, Pain and Resilience: The True Stories of “I’m Still Here” and Protest Music under Brazil’s Military Dictatorship
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...
Concert Preview: Father John Misty at The Anthem
Expect a night of poetic lyricism and lush folk-rock as Father John Misty takes the stage at The Anthem on March 1. The singer-songwriter—also known as Josh Tillman—is sure to deliver a performance filled with humor, heartache and intelligent lyricism. Since stepping...









