See the exciting show moments, low-key jam sessions, terrifying Halloween costumes, incredible travel moments and the one odd flier that impacted local musicians this year.

Some of the area’s best local bands joined forces to put on an outstanding show at U St Music Hall this weekend.

New local music you should be listening to, according to DCist’s music staff.

Local jangly post-punk quartet BRNDA’s just released their debut album, which you can listen to now.