Category: Local

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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Svdden Death – Echostage

Svdden Death at Echostage: Rave Recap By Mark Anthony Perkins On the evening of November 16th, Echostage pulsed with relentless bass as Svdden Death unleashed his signature brand of dark, visceral EDM. The crowd was full of moshpits and energy, and surged with anticipation, ready to lose themselves in a night of brutal bass and …

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The Front Bottoms – The Fillmore Silver Spring

The Front Bottoms at The Fillmore Silver Spring: Concert Recap By Alexandra Henriques On October 26th, the famous indie-rock, “Midwest-emo” band, The Front Bottoms, took on The Fillmore Silver Spring in Maryland, supported by Eliza & the Delusionals. The show, the 19th of their Finding Your Way Home Tour, was one of the most entertaining …

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Delta Sleep – Concert Preview

Delta Sleep at Black Cat Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Alexandra Henriques On Friday, November 22nd, Delta Sleep, Teen Suicide, and Carpool Tunnel take on Black Cat, a historic music venue in the U Street/Shaw neighborhood. The Black Cat was founded in 1993 and has since hosted …

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Joywave – Concert Preview

Joywave at 9:30 Club Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Amal Qazi Rochester originating indie rock band Joywave, consisting of members Daniel Armbruster, Joseph Morinelli, and Paul Brenner, is coming to the 9:30 Club on Thursday, October 12th, for their Permanent Pleasure Tour. Permanent Pleasure is their fifth …

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Cuco – Concert Preview

Cuco at The Anthem Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Alexandra Henriques On October 12th, Cuco will bring his 4U Tour to The Anthem, one of the best venues in Washington, D.C. Cuco is the music project of Omar Banos, a 26-year-old Mexican-American, who blends the English and …

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Manchester Orchestra – The Fillmore Silver Spring

Manchester Orchestra at The Fillmore Silver Spring: Concert Recap By Alexandra Henriques On September 7th, Militarie Gun and Manchester Orchestra took the stage at The Fillmore Silver Spring. This was my first time at any Fillmore venue, so I was thoroughly impressed by their level of security. Additionally, it was great to see Fillmore workers …

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PJ Harvey – Concert Preview

An Evening with PJ Harvey at The Anthem  Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Kate Trebra PJ Harvey is an acclaimed British singer-songwriter known for her genre-defying sound and raw voice. Beginning her musical career with 1992’s Dry, she quickly rose to fame with her heavy lyrics contrasting …

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