Our music staffs lays out their favorite local releases of the year.

While the two shows from The Dismemberment Plan this past weekend were not met with the same amount of fervor and anticipation back in 2011, the seminal D.C. band still delivered an exciting performance featuring fan favorites and songs from their first album in 11 years Uncanney Valley.

At long last, the summer concert schedule for Fort Reno is finally out.

Check out the first single from Paint Branch, a new band featuring former members of Q and Not U.