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The magic of Purity Ring's illusion machine, music at the 9:30 Club
It's kinda hard to describe what happens at a Purity Ring show in the words of a mere mortal. Before the duo even appeared, the stage already hummed with intent. Rows of spinning fans filled the stage at the edge, waiting to reveal their purpose. When the music began, the fans exploded with light like translucent portals intertwined between vocalist Megan James and multi-instrumentalist Corin Roddick. Each fan blade carried LEDs that turned the air into an animated screen. Fa
Nov 32 min read


PHOTOS: Cage the Elephant @ The Anthem
The lights, the noise, and the feverish energy of Cage the Elephant filled The Anthem last weekend. Our full live review dives into how the band brought their dark chaos to life. Here’s a look back in photos: PHOTOS: Carson Schultz
Oct 281 min read


Ain't no rest for The Anthem: Cage the Elephant plays D.C.
Cage the Elephant doesn’t ease into a show. They strike a match and watch it burn. MORE PHOTOS → On Sunday night at The Anthem, the all-star rock band came out into a wall of flame for the opening riff of “Broken Boy,” setting the tone for a set that was equal parts spectacle and soul. The night began with Bec Lauder and the Noise, a new trio fronted by a powerhouse vocalist, brought punchy, punk energy that leaned somewhere between indie and pop. Hey, Nothing followed with
Oct 282 min read
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