Peter McPoland at 9:30 Club Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Allison Thoma Peter McPoland is currently touring his latest album, Big Lucky, released in September 2025. On Tuesday, Feb. 24, McPoland will be at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. If you love a weird vibe and …
Jan 12
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 …
Dec 17
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, …
Dec 01
Jingle Ball at Capital One Arena 12/16 – Concert Preview
iHeartRadio and Hot 99.5’s Jingle Ball at Capital One Arena Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Sonya Lee Jingle Ball is an annual event hosted by iHeartRadio, taking place during the holiday season in December. Originally, the concept of “Jingle Ball” was introduced by New York radio station Z100, …
Nov 17
Marietta at Black Cat 11/23 – Concert Preview
Marietta at Black Cat Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Alexandra Henriques After a 10-year hiatus, Philadelphia’s emo revival band Marietta is doing a reunion tour and stopping at Washington, D.C.’s Black Cat on Nov. 23. Their rare live appearance since the group disbanded in 2015 is sure …
Nov 17
Luvcat at The Atlantis 12/5 – Concert Preview
Luvcat at The Atlantis Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Alexandra Henriques There is no way to easily summarize Luvcat’s background. Myths say she was born on the Parisian Seine. Other tales say that she is a circus runway. Her songs say she killed her man, because what …
Nov 16
Sir Chloe at The Lincoln Theatre 11/21 – Concert Preview
Sir Chloe at The Lincoln Theatre Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Allison Thoma Indie-alternative rock band, Sir Chloe, comes to the Lincoln Theater in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21! Starting up at Bennington College in Vermont back in 2017, Sir Chloe, best known for their 2020 song …
Nov 12
RIIZE – The Anthem
RIIZE at The Anthem By Sonya Lee On Nov. 2, RIIZE landed on a breezy fall night in Washington, D.C. at The Anthem. This is the group’s third U.S. stop on their ongoing first solo concert tour, RIIZING LOUD. With daylight saving time ending, the sun went down quickly. However, as the sky grew darker, …
Nov 11
Ray Volpe – Echostage
Ray Volpe at Echostage By Mark Perkins On Oct. 25, just two days before my birthday (thank you, Volpe), Ray Volpe held his Forever, Voleptron show at Echostage. I had been hyped for a while to see Ray play since he’s known for his lasers that just make the show so much better. He is …
Nov 10
Album Review – The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean– The Art of Loving By Allison Thoma | Top Tracks: “So Easy (To Fall In Love),” “Man I Need” and “I’ve Seen It” The Art of Loving is the sophomore album from singer-songwriter Olivia Dean. Released back in September, this album is an intimate exploration of love in many forms, whether that be …







