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Feb 15, 2024

How Local Indie Rock Newcomers The Montaines Released An Album In Record Time

In less than a year, the D.C.-based 20-somethings have brought their 2010s indie rock sound to streaming platforms and stages across the city.

Feb 07, 2024

‘That’s What People Need Right Now’: Local Band Griefcat Combines Rich Harmonies With Lyrics That Make You Laugh

Though the D.C. duo doesn’t shy away from poop jokes, their albums also take on topics like heartbreak and the absurdity of modern life.

Jan 17, 2024

The Kennedy Center’s New Festival Series Celebrates Hip-Hop’s Connection To Jazz (And Other Genres)

The Kennedy Center’s inaugural “Hip Hop &…” festival will celebrate the intersections between hip-hop and jazz.

Jan 05, 2024

Your 2024 Concert Agenda: These Big Acts Are Coming To The D.C. Area This Year

Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, the Boss … lots of can’t-miss musicians and bands are coming through venues as big as FedEx Field and as small as The Atlantis.

Jul 11, 2023

How A Local Up-And-Coming Rapper Landed Alicia Keys For His Latest Single

Foggieraw and his team tried for months to get permission to sample the singer’s music — but it was a social media plea that made the difference.

Jun 14, 2023

Home Rule Music Festival Returns To D.C. With Shows Spread Over Two Weekends

The second annual festival is highlighting classic musicians and bands that embody D.C.’s signature sound — and a new generation of artists influenced by them.

May 02, 2023

9 Concerts To Catch Around The D.C. Region In May

Catch big acts like Soulja Boy and Blink-182, Y La Bamba’s warm, psychedelic songs, and 25-year-old indie rocker Indigo de Souza at venues around D.C. this month.

Apr 04, 2023

9 Concerts To Catch Around D.C. In April

D.C.’s own Braxton Cook, pop-singing sisters Aly & AJ, and Mexican rockers Maná are among the cant-miss shows around D.C. this month.

Mar 22, 2023

Meet Alex Vaughn, The Up-And-Coming R&B Star (And D.C.-Area Native) Opening For Ari Lennox This Weekend

The two are teaming up for four sold-out shows in the region starting this weekend.

Mar 02, 2023

9 Concerts To Catch Around D.C. In March

Our March concert calendar includes a TikTok rage rap sensation, a YouTuber-turned-pop star, and your reggaetonero Instagram crush.

 
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