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An Interview with Cars Get Crushed

By: Ash Newton In 1996, Oakland, California’s post-hardcore band Cars Get Crushed performed on WMUC’s Third Rail Radio, one of the first since the live series’ inception. Of that set, one song made it onto the record label Zum’s #10 compilation, named for the zine curated by

Inhaler at The Anthem

By: Ella Werdell This past Friday night, Irish-rock band Inhaler returned to D.C. performing to a sold-out audience at The Anthem. Since releasing their third album “Open Wide” on February 7, 2025, the band has climbed upward in the alternative rock scene. Inspired by bands like The Strokes and

Photo Gallery: Soccer Mommy at 9:30 Club

Photos by: Logan Beebe

The Army, The Navy: Press Release

By: Ella Werdell Up-and-coming folk-pop duo The Army, The Navy are coming to Washington D.C.’s intimate venue, The Atlantis, on March 24, 2025. Following their debut and sophomore EP’s release in 2024, Maia Ciambriello and Sasha Goldberg are headlining their tour for the first time. Last September,

Metalheads of Maryland: Shell Fest

By Ash Newton On February 21, student club Metalheads of Maryland held its annual Shell Fest, where five local metal bands and musicians performed to a packed crowd in the Prince George’s room of Stamp. The bill comprised four bands and one solo act, spanning genres including thrash, black

There's No Place Like the Role Model Concert!

By Tiffany Wang Ready for some spring break fun? Singer-Songwriter Role Model, also known as Tucker Pillsbury, is coming to the 9:30 club for two shows! The show is part of Role Model’s headline tour for his album 'Kansas Anymore,' released in July of 2024. Role

Hippo Campus Brings 'Flood' to The Anthem

By Dhruvak Mirani To some fans, Hippo Campus' fourth studio album, 'Flood,' marks a subtle departure from their previous work. On January 31st, the band arrived in Washington, D.C., the third stop of the winter leg of the 2025 'Flood Tour.' At The Anthem,

Ziplock Takes Clear Skies Meadery

By: Ash Newton Clear Skies Meadery transformed into an underground music venue, hosting five grind, mince, and powerviolence bands. The industrial brewery's aging mead barrels and festive Christmas decorations created a striking backdrop for an intimate crowd of thirty people adorned in crust pants and spikes. The night

Aurora a Transcending Experience at The Anthem DC

By Matthew Landsman Aurora, a one-of-a-kind vocalist from Norway, creates songs that blend eerie atmospheres with angelic vocals that give listeners goosebumps. Last Sunday at The Anthem in DC, during her "What Happened to the Earth? Tour," she proved her live performances surpass even her recorded tracks. Never

deathdotgov Turns Memes Into Post-Genre Mayhem

By Ash Newton The top comment under deathdotgov's viral TikTok clip reads, "This intro would be so cool for a band that was actually good." The commenter – who received over a thousand likes – refers to the band's use of a classic online meme, the

Photo Gallery: Lexa Gates Live at Union Stage

Photos By: Emily Araniva

Photo Gallery: MALINDA Takes the 9:30 Club Stage

Photos By Nivi Srinivas

California Duo The Hellp Sells Out DC's Atlantis

Written By: Ella Werdell This past Friday, California duo The Hellp had the floors of The Atlantis in DC bouncing with their electrifying performance. Following the release of their newest album "LL," Noah Dillon and Chandler Ransom Lucy took the stage for their first-ever full tour. Their eclectic

Photo Gallery: Slowdive at The Anthem

Photos by: Ava Rowse

Weston Estate, “ya aunty’s favorite boy band” is coming to The Fillmore Silver Spring

Written By: Tiffany Wang Thanksgiving fun starts early as Weston Estate performs at The Fillmore on Nov. 25, with support from Ivri and Souly Had. This performance marks the second-to-last show of their Superbloom tour, promoting their upcoming EP release. Weston Estate, self-branded as "ya aunty's favorite

Tinashe 'Match My Freak' Tour at The Anthem

Written By: Matthew Landsman Tinashe has been creating back-to-back hits consistently since the 2010s and recently achieved viral success with her song "Nasty." This past Friday night, she delivered an unforgettable performance during her "Match My Freak Tour" at The Anthem. Known for defying genre conventions,

A Conversation with Jordan Ward: Music, Dance, and Artistic Vision

Interview and Performance Featuring Jordan Ward at NextNOW Fest Written By Hannah Lee Jordan Ward is an emerging name in the R&B/hip-hop world, receiving high praise for his most recent album FORWARD and embarking on his first headlining tour last year. Born and raised in St. Louis,

Gallery: WMUC FEST 2024

Photos By Hannah Lee Feeble Little Horse Tagabow God Forgive This Dog

A Weekend with Mitski: Americana, Anguish, and Artistry

By: Gauri Girirajan This upcoming weekend, beloved indie artist Mitski will take the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion for three consecutive nights (the first time an artist has done so at the iconic Maryland venue in nearly thirty years!) as she tours her latest record, "The Land is Inhospitable

Flowers for the Dead Talks New Music Ahead of Their Single Release Show

By Olivia Mezzullo Flowers for the Dead is a DC-based alternative rock band comprised of Jessie Szegö (lead vocals/guitar), Ella Buskirk (bass/vocals), and Ricky Martinez/Ten Bears (drums). Fresh off an impressive run of shows – opening for Snail Mail, Horse Jumper of Love, and Feeble Little Horse within

Babehoven's Captivating Headlining Debut at DC9

Written by: Olivia Mezzullo My introduction to Babehoven was in October of last year when they opened for Slow Pulp at Union Stage. As I witnessed the band dressed in Luigi costumes (it was a few days before Halloween) and performing an impeccable blend of folk and shoegaze elements – I

Project Glow Illuminates DC with Two Days of EDM Bliss

By: Joulisa Francis Project Glow Festival returned for its third year in Washington D.C. on April 27 and 28, and it did not disappoint! The Festival took place once again at the RFK Fairgrounds, which offered wide open spaces for numerous activities, a variety of food and store vendors

Babehoven Talks New Album, Activism Ahead of Upcoming Tour

By: Olivia Mezzullo After a long last year on road, supporting acts such as Slow Pulp, Horse Jumper of Love and MJ Lenderman, Babehoven is ready to return to their roots with their sophomore album Water’s Here In You. The indie folk duo, composed of singer-songwriter Maya Bon and

The New Era of girl in red

By: Michael O’Shea "You need to accept this. This is the new era of me," Marie Ulven, known by her stage name girl in red, declared at her Washington D.C. show. "I'm theatrical!" As she sings in the opening song of her

Dylan's 'Rebel Child Tour' Rocks Union Stage

By Olivia Click UK native Dylan brought the house down at Union Stage this past Saturday with her electrifying "Rebel Child Tour." Channeling a pop princess mixed with a punk edge, Dylan captivated the audience from the very first note. The night kicked off with a high-energy performance