WVAU, in collaboration with American University’s Student Union Board, Sixth & I Historic Synagouge, WGRW and WMUC, is proud to announce the first-ever D.C. College Radio concert featuring Deerhunter, Jackson Scott and MSA YSA. — April 22 at 8 p.m. — Listen...
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WVAU Presents Capitol Punishment: Two Inch Astronaut with Slay Ride (FREE SHOW)
WVAU presents the next show in its ever-ongoing FREE concert series, Capitol Punishment, with local up-and-comers TWO INCH ASTRONAUT and the debut performance by AU’s very own SLAY RIDE. Join us in Kay Basement for our first and last basement show of the spring...
Revenge of Rock: The Virginmarys at DC9
The Virginmarys rocked U Street’s club DC 9 April 2. The rising band from Macclesfield, England is currently touring the U.S. following the debut of their first studio album, King of Conflict. I had the opportunity to talk to the band before the show: Lead singer and...
Mood Music: Guilty Pleasures
Sometimes, fast-paced, nonsensical music is all you need to start the day. Although it's great to have music filled with meaningful lyrics and intricate, unique instrumentals, it's also good to have music that’s just pure entertainment, something to listen to as a...
No Cover: Everything
We've got everything this week. From great shows to great band names, the only way this week can go wrong is if you choose to ignore all of it and stay inside. Take a chance and see a band you've never heard of on the cheap or spend a little more for a performance...
The Undercurrent: Daylight’s "Jar"
For months, many members of the punk community have been anticipating the first full-length release from Pennsylvania grunge band Daylight. After releasing a series of EPs over the past couple years and finishing up their tour with Balance and Composure (on which they...
Kaleidoscope Sound: Los Blenders
Have you ever heard the perfect combination between sun, guitar riffs, pool parties and skating/surfing vibes? If not, you should probably start listening to Los Blenders. All the way from Mexico, these four guys became the hottest band from 2k12-2k13 for the Latin...
Transitory Rage: James Blake’s Genius is Showing
James Blake made a name for himself as a pioneer of electronic music. Glitched explosive beats, sweeping synth and Joni Mitchell-esque crooning are just a few of the technical weapons in Blake's ever-expanding musical arsenal. His new album Overgrown doesn't break...
Label Review: Dog Knights Productions
“Is that a cat on your shirt?” I can't tell you how many times I get that question whenever I wear my navy baseball shirt from this British screamo label. The answer is no, it's not a cat. It's a Shiba making a record with a buzz saw. Duh. Behold the first of many...
Mood Music: A Gentle, Summer Breeze
Somehow, spring was sidestepped in favor of a potentially sweltering summer. But a scorching summer means lazing around under the shade of a wide tree, ice tea in hand, with a cheerful yet calming soundtrack in the background. It means pretty sundresses and bright...