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Review: Beach Fossils high energy Illuminates 930 Club [Photos]
Beach Fossils’ return to Washington, DC, was beyond memorable. From the moment the four band members stepped on stage, it was evident the night would be special. Drenched in vibrant lights and bathed in the electric ambiance of the 9:30 Club, the band kicked off with a high-energy performance of “Don’t Fade Away” off their…
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Review: Jessie Ware Brings Disco to 9:30 Club [Photos]
Jessie Ware’s album That! Feels Good! is out now on EMI Records Can you fault Jessie Ware for wanting to keep a good party going? After three solid albums staking her claim in the singer-songwriter/Top 40 space (including co-writes with Ed Sheeran), Ware pivoted to the dancefloor for 2020’s What’s Your Pleasure? By recalling the…
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Shannon & The Clams Share “The Moon Is In The Wrong Place”
Shannon & The Clams have conjured magic from the rubbles of tragedy on their new single, “The Moon Is In The Wrong Place.” From the moment the opening notes hit, a visceral energy grips you, pulsating through every chord and lyric. It’s a sonic journey that harkens back to the golden era of psych-rock while…
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Review: Chromeo brings electro-funk to 930 Club: Photos
Adult Contemporary will be released February 14, 2023 on BMG For almost 20 years, David “Dave 1” Macklovitch and Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel have been making sweet, sweet electro-funk as Chromeo. Along with their blog-house peers in the mid-2000s, they brought synth-driven pop music to the forefront of H&Ms and house parties everywhere. Fast forward to…
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Review: Jeff Rosenstock sells out an energetic 930 Club: Photos
HELLMODE is out now on Polyvinyl Records Jeff Rosenstock is a man who has always worn his heart on his sleeve, spilling his guts out in his live shows as much as he does in his writing. He has long been considered one of the paragons of DIY for the last decade or so, whether…
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Little Dragon ‘Slugs of Love’ Graces 9:30 Club – 10/13/2023: Photos
Slugs of Love is out now via Ninja Tune Equal parts, ethereal and energetic, Little Dragon began carving out their unique niche in the Venn diagram of synth-pop and R&B in 2007. Along the way, singer Yukimi Nagano became a hot-ticket collaborator, contributing her serene vocals to tracks by Gorillaz, Big Boi, DJ Shadow, BADBADNOTGOOD,…
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Review: Sylvan Esso @ The Anthem – 8/11/2023: Photos
Wild analog electronic wizards, Sylvan Esso are at it again. Thanks to last year’s No Rules Sandy, Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn’s third show at The Anthem was their most fun yet. Their fourth album is the duo at their most improvisational and musically liberated, splicing chopped-up vocals and synths alongside acoustic guitars and field…
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Review: Altin Gün @ Howard Theatre – 7/28/2023: Photos
The sounds of 1960s and 70s-era Turkey, distilled through synths, electric guitars, and of course, the saz, make for some great psych-rock music that’s become a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Who knew? What started as a Facebook ad in Amsterdam looking for Turkish musicians has turned into, Altin Gün, a globe-trotting unit…
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Rolling Loud Miami 2023 Adds Anuel AA and El Alfa to Star-Studded Lineup
The world’s biggest rap festival returns to Hard Rock Stadium on July 21-23: Tickets Rolling Loud is preparing for a massive summer, hosting star-studded festivals all over the globe. Today, Rolling Loud’s flagship festival, Rolling Loud Miami 2023, gets even bigger, with the addition of Latin music stars Anuel AA and El Alfa. With over…
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Indie sensation Jeff Draco shares “Never Gonna Be The Same”
“Never Gonna Be The Same” Tour kicks off June 7: Tickets Indie sensation Jeff Draco is back to unveil a new single, “Never Gonna Be The Same.” The song arrives as a surprise release donning the same name as Jeff’s previously-announced and quickly-selling US tour, due to kick off on June 7th in Richmond, Virginia,…
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