Author: Matt Torres

REVIEW: Clairo @ 9:30 Club – 11/12/19 [PHOTOS]

Immunity is out via FADER Label A few weeks ago, alt-pop artist Clairo returned to D.C. to play songs from her debut album, Immunity. Just days away from completing her latest North American run, she played a packed 9:30 Club and it was a great show. Immunity arrived in August after Clairo teased the album with…
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December 6, 2019
Watch Billie Eilish’s Self-Directed “xanny” Video

Sold-out 2020 Arena Tour starting March: Dates There’s no stopping Billie Eilish. Just weeks after serving up the reflective electro-pop lullaby “everything i wanted” and becoming the youngest artist to receive nominations in all four major GRAMMY categories – she’s back to share her directorial debut for her song “xanny.” “I’m very excited to…
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December 5, 2019
Kali Uchis Is Feeling “Solita”: Listen

“Solita” is out on Interscope Records Kali Uchis returns today with her first bilingual single, “Solita.” The sultry track is produced by Tainy (J Balvin, Bad Bunny). “I’d rather dance alone than with the devil,” says Uchis of the track. “This song is about healing, freedom and embracing the mixed emotions that come with…
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December 4, 2019
Trippie Redd’s “A Love Letter To You 4” Tops Billboard 200

A Love Letter To You 4 is out via 10k Projects/Caroline Trippie Redd has the Number 1 album in the United States. Today, it was announced the 20-year-old rapper’s latest release, A Love Letter To You 4 has edged out Coldplay, Jason Aldean, YNW Melly, and others to reach the Billboard 200 summit. Trippie’s latest…
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December 3, 2019
Lao Ra Shares “Picaflor” featuring C. Tangana: WATCH

“Picaflor” is out on Sony Latin Colombian pop star Lao Ra is back with a fiery new single, “Picaflor” featuring Spanish rapper C. Tangana. The single marks the singer’s first release of 2019 and it was well worth the wait. See why below. “Picaflor” follows a string of 2018 releases from the London-based…
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December 1, 2019
REVIEW: King Princess @ 9:30 Club – 11/07/19 [PHOTOS]

Cheap Queen is out via Zelig/Columbia Only a true rising star could make her late-night TV debut while simultaneously playing the second of two sold-out nights at 930 Club. But that’s just a night in the life of breakout artist, King Princess. “Yeah, that’s right, mama’s on TV, okay?” she teased to a roaring…
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November 30, 2019
REVIEW: SACHI @ U Street Music Hall – 11/06/19 [PHOTOS]

Nights With Ruby out via Casablanca Records Earlier this month, New Zealand’s SACHI played their debut D.C. show for a packed U Street Music Hall. The duo, comprised of longtime friends and collaborators Will Thomas and Nick Chrisp, were on the east coast opening for Phantoms on the heels of their latest EP, Nights With Ruby. …
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November 30, 2019
REVIEW: Haiku Hands @ 9:30 Club – 10/23/19 [PHOTOS]

Haiku Hands’ debut album due in 2020 Australian electropop collective Haiku Hands returned to D.C. in October for an insane sold-out show at 9:30 Club. The trio found themselves state-side in support of Sofi Tukker‘s latest North American tour, with dates spanning across the east coast. Haiku Hands’ latest run arrived ahead of major…
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November 29, 2019
REVIEW: All Things Go Fall Classic 2019 [PHOTOS]

See our full ATG Fall Classic 2019 gallery – HERE All Things Go Fall Classic returned for its sixth year on October 12-13 and it was a great time! Similar to most of the previous years, the festival’s stage was nestled adjacent to D.C.’s cozy Union Market and a little secluded from the otherwise busy happenings of…
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November 27, 2019
MAX Shares “Checklist” Video featuring Chromeo: WATCH

“Checklist” is out via Colour Vision/RED Music MAX returns today with the music video for “Checklist,” his latest featuring electro-funkmasters, Chromeo. Released earlier this month, the track follows “Acid Dreams” with Felly and “Love Me Less” featuring Quinn XCII. Collectively, they’ll appear on MAX’s follow-up to 2016’s Hell’s Kitchen Angel. Read about MAX’s upcoming album…
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November 22, 2019