REVIEWS

On Friday night, rising country artist Vincent Mason brought his There I Go tour to a packed Fillmore, delivering a gritty set bolstered by a kind of easy confidence that makes a room feel smaller. With support from Cole Goodwin, the night moved from old-school country charm to full-band energy, with highlights including crowd favorites like “Almost Gone,” “Hell is a Dance Floor,” and a countrified cover of “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.” Here are some photos from Vincent Mason’s p

There is a certain kind of confidence in walking onstage and treating a room like you’ve been there for years, even if you’re still technically the new guy. Friday night at The Fillmore Silver Spring, both Cole Goodwin and Vincent Mason played like artists who need no introduction. Goodwin opened the night with a solid set, his sound carrying an old country backbone. His southern charm came through in quips between songs, including a playful line introducing “Howdy” as his ve

Cecily and Brandon Lane opened the night at The Atlantis with a presence that felt both ethereal and quietly commanding. Backed by Lane’s understated bass, Cecily’s vocals took center stage: rich, controlled, and undeniably magnetic. A sound that carried shades of the 70s, and a resemblance of Minnie Riperton. She moved through each song with a genuine joy that radiated into the crowd, her confidence and warm smile filling the room as much as her voice did. Here are some phot

On March 13, Butcher Brown brought their Richmond-bred sound up I-95 to The Atlantis, turning the intimate room into a free-flowing blend of jazz, funk, and soul. The quintet road-tested fresh new material from their 2025 LP, Letters From The Atlantic, while leaning on their expansive discography of over a decade of "solar music." That is, as they've coined, drawing inspiration from every sound under the sun. Here are some photos from Butcher Brown’s performance at The Atlant

On Friday night, breakout singer-songwriter Sam Barber brought warmth and intimacy to a packed Anthem, delivering a set steeped in heart and grit. The setlist spanned early fan favorites through his 2024 album Restless Mind and last year's Music for the Soul , with a room full of fans who clearly weren't ready for it to end. Here are some photos from Sam Barber’s performance at The Anthem:

As a coming snowstorm loomed in the air, Gregory Alan Isakov took The Anthem stage in a way few would recognize from its usual standing-room frenzy. The rest of the hall seemed to shrink around him, as if the venue itself was leaning in to listen. The setup made a statement before he sang a word. The stage was dim, nearly bare. One spotlight, one guitar, one chair. Isakov opened with "Ash of Our Elders," an unreleased song that immediately set the tone for an evening of refle

On Thursday night, LAUNDRY DAY brought both chaos and charm to The Atlantis, making their sold-out D.C. stop feel like a giant, euphoric living room party. Between high-energy hooks and earworm-worthy lyrics from their latest album, fans were locked in for a packed night for the books. Here are some photos from LAUNDRY DAY's performance at The Atlantis:

WHATMORE kicked off the night at The Atlantis with a high-energy set that immediately pulled the crowd into their orbit. Blending hip-hop, jazz, and alternative with brotherly chemistry, the New York five-piece played like a group of best friends daring each other to go harder, turning the room into a proving ground for what’s clearly a band on the brink. Here are some photos from WHATMORE’s performance at The Atlantis:

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

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

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 a

Colony House brought their 77 Tour to Washington, D.C., on October 11, delivering a night of singalongs, rocking anthems, and moments...

On October 11, Colony House returned to "one of the greatest places in the world" as part of their 77 Tour . MORE PHOTOS → That place, of course, being the 9:30 Club, where the band brought a show that blended quiet reflection with their signature high-energy rock anthems. Caleb and Will Chapman, Scott Mills, Parke Cottrell—and lately, Andrew Smith—have spent more than a decade turning songs about love, loss, and everyday life into a catalog that’s steady and thoughtful, cap

Jon Bellion took over Forest Hills Stadium on August 23, delivering a night of soaring choruses, orchestral reinventions, and stadium-sized emotions. You can read our full live review of the show here . Here are some photos from Jon Bellion’s 1 Big Show:

“I just can’t believe this is a Wilderado show.” Max Rainer stepped up to the mic Tuesday night feeling less like a man who’s been doing...

Hailing from a small South Carolina beach town, Winyah made their long-awaited debut at the 9:30 Club on July 29, with a set that...

York’s grandstand isn’t your typical rock venue. “I’ve never played a show with this good of eyeline to a Ferris wheel,” Chris Renzema joked early on, warming up the crowd as the night’s opener. With a blend of earnest songwriting and laid‑back charm, he set the tone for an evening that balanced intimacy and energy. Outside, the scent of funnel cakes hung in the humid air, the Ferris wheel spun slowly amid neon lights, and lemonade carts kept a steady line. Inside, it was pur

South Carolina band NEEDTOBREATHE brought their rock and roll firepower to the York State Fair on July 24, mixing decades‑deep fan favorites with brand‑new material fresh out of the studio. You can read our full live review of the show here . Here are some photos from their York State Fair performance:

Soul powerhouse Teddy Swims brought his signature blend of R&B, pop, and gospel-infused grit to Washington, D.C., headlining the first of...

There’s something almost contradictory about Teddy Swims. He can floor a room with the most delicate lyrics before launching into a vocal...