Category: Highlights

JMSN at 9:30 Club 11/7 – Concert Preview

JMSN at 9:30 Club Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Allison Thoma Singer-songwriter JMSN comes to Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club on his Scared Straight Tour for his most recent album … it’s only about u if you think it is. As an artist, JMSN puts his heart and …

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Odetari – The Fillmore Silver Spring

Odetari at The Fillmore Silver Spring: Concert Recap By Rania Najih On September 27, Odetari took the stage at the Fillmore Silver Spring in Maryland for the VARIA 0.5 tour! The venue was lighted with green iridescent lights and haze, creating a surreal, dark, eerie atmosphere with chandeliers suspended from the ceiling. The stage itself …

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FearDorian – Black Cat

FearDorian at Black Cat By London Massey Atlanta-based producer and rapper FearDorian graced Black Cat’s stage on May 21, going at the audience full force with their dynamic sound all throughout the show. Opening for English Rock band Squid, their time in D.C. was the 16th performance on their “Cowards” North American tour, filling venues …

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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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Album Review – Let’s Start Here

Lil Yachty – Let’s Start Here By Addis Ngo | Top Tracks: “The Black Seminole” and “Drive Me Crazy!”  Known for his playful bubblegum trap and SoundCloud rap, Lil Yachty completely reinvents himself with his 2023 album, Let’s Start Here. In this album, Yachty dives into the alternative genre with sounds of psychedelic rock, funk, …

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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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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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