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Mumford & Sons releases third single, 'The Banjo Song' ahead of 'Prizefighter' LP
Mumford & Sons have returned with a new single, The Banjo Song , giving fans a glimpse at their sixth studio album, Prizefighter , set to arrive February 20. Similar sounds: The Avett Brothers, Fleet Foxes, Dermot Kennedy Photo Credit: Jay Sansone Where their previous album RUSHMERE leaned into modern folk-rock polish, The Banjo Song harkens back to the expansive, emotive storytelling of Babel . The track opens delicately, with soft, contemplative verses that gradually swe
Jan 133 min read


Gregory Alan Isakov to return to D.C. with stripped-back acoustic set
After a 2025 run of symphony halls and full band shows, Gregory Alan Isakov is scaling things down for an acoustic night at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. on January 24, 2026. Similar sounds: Iron & Wine, Ray LaMontague, Sufjan Stevens Photo Credit: Rebecca Caridad The show is part of a short run of stripped back performances that put the focus on Isakov’s songwriting rather than full band or orchestral arrangements. These shows are expected to be mostly solo, with songs pres
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Matt Maeson chronicles life changes on 'A Quiet and Harmless Living'
Matt Maeson has spent many a long night writing songs while the rest of the world sleeps. Between fatherhood, marriage, and moving...
Sep 12, 20253 min read


Colony House to headline 9:30 Club with reflective new album, 77
Colony House is taking their fifth album, 77, on the road, and Washington, D.C. will get its turn when the band headlines the 9:30 Club...
Sep 11, 20252 min read


A decade of evolution shapes Bad Suns’ new album, upcoming tour
Bad Suns have spent the past decade chasing light while wrestling with shadow, and their latest album Accelerator shows them closing the...
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Purity Ring announces U.S. tour bringing new album, ethereal pop to D.C.
In the world of Purity Ring, synths shimmer like starlight and vocals drift like whispered dreams. Similar sounds: CHVRCHES, BROODS, PVRIS Purity Ring will stop at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club on October 29 as part of their Place of My Own Tour. The electro-pop duo, vocalist Megan James and producer Corin Roddick, are celebrating the release of their fourth album, Purity Ring , out September 26. Formed in Edmonton, Canada, Purity Ring first turned heads in 2011 with “Ungirth
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Yungblud to take over 9:30 Club with 'Idols' for back-to-back September shows
Alternative rocker Yungblud is bringing his high-energy live show to Washington, D.C. for two nights at the 9:30 Club. He will perform on...
Jul 16, 20252 min read


I’m With Her and Iron & Wine to join forces for Wolf Trap show on July 15
Folk trio I’m With Her and singer-songwriter Iron & Wine will co-headline the Robin’s Egg Tour this summer, with a stop at Vienna’s...
Jul 5, 20252 min read


Cage The Elephant announces headline tour, return to D.C.'s Anthem
Cage The Elephant is making their long-awaited return to The Anthem on October 26, their first D.C. stop in half a decade. The band...
Jul 1, 20253 min read


The reinvention of Jon Bellion: Fatherhood, faith, and a long-awaited return
Now let's begin... Again. Jon Bellion has never been the type to stick to one lane. Sure, you might not have his face burned into your...
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Jonas Brothers to bring 20 years of hits to Jiffy Lube Live in August
The year is 2004. Low-rise jeans are in, MySpace is king, and three brothers from New Jersey are about to upload a cover of “Please Be...
Jun 8, 20253 min read


Teddy Swims teases extensive album with 'God Went Crazy' ahead of D.C. shows
If you’ve somehow managed to avoid getting in your feels—or at least a few goosebumps—from a Teddy Swims song, that streak might end this...
Jun 7, 20254 min read


'Our hearts on a platter:' Sunflower Bean releases album, heads to the Atlantis
Indie-rock trio Sunflower Bean returns to D.C. on May 23 with a performance at The Atlantis that promises to be as raw and revelatory as...
May 13, 20252 min read


ALBUM REVIEW: Aperture — The Head and the Heart
The Head and the Heart just dropped Aperture , an album proving that introspection doesn’t have to be quiet. After a few years of...
May 8, 20253 min read


The Head and the Heart to release 'Aperture' on May 9, ahead of extensive tour
Acclaimed indie-folk band The Head and The Heart will release their sixth studio album, Aperture , on Friday, May 9. The album follows...
Apr 30, 20254 min read


Cornelia Murr to join Papooz for an intimate show at Union Stage
Singer-songwriter Cornelia Murr will bring her spellbinding new material to Washington, D.C., on May 5 as she joins French duo Papooz at...
Apr 15, 20252 min read


On his own terms: Evan Honer forges 2025 tour, new path for indie artists
Rising indie-folk singer-songwriter Evan Honer returns to Washington, D.C. on May 3 for a headlining show at the 9:30 Club, bringing new...
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Local band Palmyra heads to DC9, releases debut album, 'Restless'
Virginia-born, Appalachian trio Palmyra is hitting the road to support the release of their debut album Restless , and they'll bring...
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Clay Street Unit and Shadowgrass to co-headline at The Hamilton Live
Clay Street Unit and Shadowgrass will bring a co-headlining show to Washington, D.C. on April 17, 2025, performing at The Hamilton...
Mar 31, 20252 min read


From burnout to breakthrough: Flipturn drops new album ahead of tour
Indie rock band flipturn will bring their unique sound to Washington, D.C. on April 12, 2025, with a performance at The Anthem. Known for...
Jan 31, 20253 min read
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