Apr 19
Teenage Fanclub at 9:30 Club By Kylie Arbini Since 1990 (and before punk famously broke), Teenage Fanclub has been a driving force within the indie realm due to their purposeful, powerful pop rock sensibilities. Aside from powerful being a perfect adjective to describe the band, it’s also exactly what they are: powerful pop, more …
Apr 15
She’s ‘Doing It Again, Baby!’ By Graham Boyle …and it’s so good, she had to add a second night. After selling out her first D.C. date in a matter of days, Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in Red added a second night at the Anthem, taking over The Wharf from April 20-21. The 25-year old will embark …
Apr 13
Yola at The Atlantis By Tifa Nguyen Country-Soul music has been rocking in for the year, and it’s about high time. At the forefront of this scene filled with homogeneous smooth R&B inspirations and swaying ¾ time signatures is English singer-songwriter, musician, and actress Yola (also known as Yola Carter). Although Yola’s music is …
Apr 08
Elliot Moss at DC9 Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Alexandra Henriques Elliot Moss, an indie-electronic artist based in New York City, will kick off his How I Fell tour in Washington, D.C., on April 17 at DC9 Nightclub. The tour celebrates his newest album of the same …
Mar 12
The Kooks 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, Hugh Harris, and Alex Nunez. Formed in 2004 and quickly gaining popularity with their 2006 debut LP, Inside In/Inside Out, a discussion about …
Mar 10
Cris Jacobs at The Lincoln Theatre Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Emily Gill Cris Jacobs is a DMV born and raised singer-songwriter labeled “The King of Baltimore rock ‘n roll” by Baltimore Magazine. His upcoming tour will be supporting the release of his 3rd studio album, One …
Feb 14
Mali Velasquez at Songbyrd Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Cecilia Ohanian Nashville-based, singer-songwriter Mali Velasquez plants herself between rows of self-reflection and healing in her 2023 debut album I’m Green. Blooming from folk and indie rock roots, songs like “Turn Red” and “Tore” candidly explore themes of grief and discomfort as …
Jan 12
A Conversation with Oliver Tree By Amal Qazi I sat down with singer, songwriter, producer, DJ, scooter stuntman, online presence, and overall renaissance man Oliver Tree to discuss what he’s been up to and what’s to come – from DJing to performing in Antarctica to making movies and more. Watch the whole interview here: https://youtu.be/HbnSYwNqA7I?si=sh_ssv9tZaSU91Rc …
Jan 05
Mickey Darling at The Atlantis Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Amal Qazi Mickey Darling is a San Antonio based indie-pop duo comprised of vocalist Skyler Molina and instrumentalist Austin Medrano. With classic indie/bedroom pop instrumentals perfected by Medrano, and vulnerable (often relatable, judging by the …
Nov 27
Friko at DC9 Nightclub Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview By Kate Trebra If you’re looking to find an escape from studying for finals, or even a refuge from the biting winds of November, look no further than the warm sounds of Friko. After forming in 2019, Friko …
