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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.

Sep 29, 2023

D.C. Rapper Noochie Is Ready To Take Over The World From His Front Porch

This son of D.C. rap royalty is carving out a lane for himself and lighting the local music scene ablaze with his “Front Porch” freestyles.

Aug 30, 2023

‘A Rhythm That Crosses Borders’: Meet The Ten-Person Band Bringing The World Of Cumbia to D.C.

With nearly all members hailing from Latin America, Cumbia Heights has been electrifying D.C.’s music scene with their highly danceable, neo-cumbia sound.

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 06, 2023

‘Inner Ear of Don Zientara’ Book Traces Legacy Of The D.C. Area’s Legendary Punk Music Studio 

The new book is chock full of photographs and firsthand accounts from D.C. punk legends including Fugazi, Bikini Kill, and others. 

Apr 11, 2023

Did You Request A Ticket To An Atlantis Show In D.C.? So Did Everyone Else, Apparently

A look inside the intense world of the Ticketmaster lottery for shows at the forthcoming D.C. music venue, a replica of the original 9:30 Club.

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.

Jan 04, 2023

13 Concerts To Catch Around D.C. In January

Future’s One Big Party, punk shows from Ekko Astral and The Ramen Legion, and Ari Voxx’s DC9 residency are all on the January concert calendar.

Dec 23, 2022

Your 2023 Concert Agenda: Catch These Big Acts Coming Through The D.C. Region

There’s SZA, Regina Spektor, Masego, Springsteen, and so many more artists and tours coming through D.C. Here are our picks.

 
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