Category: Local

Jingle Ball 2025 – Review

Jingle Ball 2025 at Capital One Arena By Sonya Lee A yearly tradition, it seemed like there was nothing stopping people of all ages from flocking over to Capital One Arena for the annual iHeartRadio HOT 99.9 Jingle Ball. The crowd flooded inside as the doors opened, and to my surprise, the usually barren corridors …

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Wendy – Warner Theatre

Wendy at Warner Theatre By Sonya Lee November was still the season of autumn, and yet the sudden chill blowing through Washington, D.C.’s streets was noticeable. Everyone seemed quick on their feet to get to the nearest heated shelter, perhaps due to the day being the 11th of November (Veterans Day, a federal holiday). However, …

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Disclosure at Echostage 10/16 – Concert Preview

Disclosure at Echostage Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Amal Qazi Tomorrow, October 16th, British DJ duo Disclosure is stopping by Echostage before their live show at The Anthem on Friday. They made a stop at Echostage last year, but if you missed it, this is your chance …

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The Kooks – Concert Preview

The Kooks All Over The World Tour at The Anthem Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview  By Amal Qazi The Kooks are a British indie/alt-rock band now consisting of Luke Pritchard and Hugh Harris, with Jonathan Harvey and Alex Nunez joining as their touring band. Formed in 2004 and …

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DJ Habibeats – Concert Preview

DJ Habibeats at Echostage Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Amal Qazi At the end of the month DJ Habibeats is stopping by D.C. on his Habibi’s House tour to usher in the long awaited party girl summer. Popular in online DJ spaces for his extremely clippable high …

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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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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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