Northern Virginia’s Very Own: Arana

An Interview With Arana, A Local Music Artist By Noah Temple Local music is a wonderful way to discover artists close to you before they become an overnight sensation. Recently, Marketing Director Tifa and I were able to interview Dani Arana, also known as Arana, a local artist based here in Northern Virginia. Arana started …

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Horsegirl – Concert Preview

Horsegirl at Black Cat Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Alexandra Henriques On Saturday, March 22, indie rock band Horsegirl will perform at the Black Cat, supported by Free Range and Emotional World. The Black Cat is a quaint venue in the Shaw/U Street neighborhood. It has a …

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Jorja Smith – Concert Preview

Jorja Smith at The Anthem Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Tatiana Fisher The falling or flying Tour 2025 North America by British singer-songwriter Jorja Smith will visit The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, March 13. Her critically acclaimed third studio album, falling or flying, was released …

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Aluna B2b Coco & Breezy – Concert Preview

Aluna B2b Coco & Breezy at Soundcheck DC Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Amal Qazi This coming Saturday the incredible Aluna is going back to back on the decks with insanely cool twin sister DJ duo Coco & Breezy for a special show at Soundcheck celebrating Woman’s …

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Album Review – Charm

Clairo – Charm By Noah Temple | Top Tracks: “Terrapin,” “Add Up My Love” and “Glory of the Snow” Charm is Clairo’s third album and her first independent release, which allows for a cohesive sound as it was made without the constraints of a label. The bedroom pop sensation continues to develop her sound, as …

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Lunar Vacation – Concert Preview

Lunar Vacation at The Atlantis Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Alexandra Henriques On February 18th, Lunar Vacation and Tasha will perform at The Atlantis in honor of Lunar Vacation’s sophomore album, Everything Matters, Everything’s Fire. The album, released in September of 2024, is a dreamy amalgamation of shoegaze, …

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Album Review – Heavy Metal

Cameron Winter – Heavy Metal  By Kate Trebra | Top Tracks: “The Rolling Stones”, “Nina + Field of Cops”, and “$0” Cameron Winter’s Heavy Metal is an album made between the margins of intense emotion and liminal sound. Best known as the frontman of New York-based band Geese, Winter steps away from the band’s expansive …

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Empty Music Vessels: An Interview with Druid Stone

Empty Music Vessels: An Interview with Druid Stone By Eli Duncan-High As I continue discovering exciting and musically refreshing bands, I wanted to explore closer to home and find a band that has continued to stay true to its mission of expressing themselves authentically and creatively through music. I talked to my sister, who is …

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Willow Avalon – Concert Preview

Willow Avalon at The Atlantis Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Christian Setzer Georgia-born singer-songwriter Willow Avalon takes the stage at The Atlantis on Friday, January 31st, with her opening act, Darryl Rahn. This is Avalon’s first tour around the United States and is in honor of her …

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Hippo Campus – Concert Preview

Hippo Campus at The Anthem Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Alexandra Henriques On Friday, January 31st, alternative indie-rock band Hippo Campus, with support from musician and social media star Petey, will perform at The Anthem to honor Hippo Campus’ fourth studio album, Flood. The tour, which began …

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