The do-it-yourself ethos of D.C.’s music scene doesn’t always lend itself to big weekends like Coachella, but this year’s edition of the Southern California music festival proved otherwise.

Our occasional series “Secret History” features profiles of classic D.C. albums as a way of looking back at the District’s contributions to music over time. This time around we revisit the Make-Up’s fiery debut LP, Destination: Love; LIVE! At Cold Rice (Dischord, 1996). Rising from the ashes of visionary amplified propaganda-peddlers the Nation of Ulysses, the Make-Up explored the intersection between gospel, soul, garage and punk as ex-Ulysses nationals Ian Svenonius (vocals), James Canty…

>> Detroit garage rockers Gore Gore Girls are at DC9 with two local acts: the Highballers and the Droptops. 9 p.m., $10. >> Don’t miss our full preview of the Stones Throw concert tonight at Black Cat. 8 p.m., $20. >> Looking to crash one of those well-monied D.C. holiday parties for free food and drinks? Via BrightestYoungThings, a handy list. >> Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza’s latest side-project, Dust Galaxy, will be at the musician’s…

If you’re sitting at your desk thinking, “I’d really like to spend tonight watching a handful of the most talented people to ever produce music in D.C. or anywhere come together on one stage,” then you’re in luck. The 9:30 Club is hosting some of the most talented products of our fair city tonight. Headlining the night is Dust Galaxy, the Theivery Corporation side project that’s been making blog waves since the fall. Rob…