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Darius Rucker's Howl Owl Howl marks new chapter for three rock icons
Three decades of rock history conver ge in one band. Photo Credit: Steven Cohen Rock's newest supergroup, Howl Owl Howl, brings together...
Sep 252 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 123 min read


Colony House to headline 9:30 Club with reflective new album, 77
Colony House is taking their fifth album, 77, Â on the road, and Washington, D.C. will get its turn when the band headlines the 9:30 Club...
Sep 112 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 143 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 313 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 162 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 52 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 13 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 263 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 83 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 74 min read


NEEDTOBREATHE to headline York State Fair, plus new acoustic tour
The York State Fair isn’t exactly known for subtlety. Neither is NEEDTOBREATHE. Similar sounds: Kings of Leon, Switchfoot, The Lumineers...
May 182 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 132 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 83 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 304 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 152 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 52 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 42 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 312 min read


O.A.R. to kick off 2025 Nats Summer Concert Series
Grab a hot dog, maybe some peanuts, and settle in for a show. The Washington Nationals have announced that O.A.R. will open the 2025...
Mar 163 min read
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