After a long interlude to pursue other careers, indie-rock band The Dismemberment Plan reunited back in 2010 to play a few shows and inevitably revive a new wave of dance punk music. Last year, the reunion extended into the studio, which produced comeback D-Plan album, Uncanney Valley. Formed in 1993, the DC indie-rockers paved the way for an era of dance […]
Beloved DC-based Ethiopian musician and superstar Hailu Mergia and his backing band from Brooklyn, Low Mentality, will grace the Atlas Performing Arts Center stage in Washington, DC this Saturday, November 22 for a rare appearance. Following his critically acclaimed reissue, Hailu Mergia’s Shemonmuanaye/ Classical Instrument reissue on Awesome Tapes From Africa last year, the legendary […]
Los Angeles has an incredibly diverse culture and the city has warmly embraced some of its more prominent traditions, one of our favorites being “Dia De Los Muertos,” or the Day of the Dead. The Mexican tradition focuses on the gathering of family and friends to pray for, remember, and celebrate the lives of the deceased. One of […]
Sydney-based duo The Presets are known for putting on spectacular live shows. This fall, the electronic pair will be bringing a brand new show to the U.S. as a part of this year’s Check Yo Ponytail tour. The Presets, composed of Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes, formed in 2003. Between the two of them, the […]
Showmanship. James Brown set the bar pretty high for most of us and made it look pretty easy while doing it, but it doesn’t come easy. The Godfather of Soul virtually defined showmanship for the 20th century. His bands were always dressed to the nines and danced together with tight, choreographed moves, while delivering the […]
It’s Rocktober and we’re giving away a pair of tickets to see spaced out rockers White Denim at the Fonda on Tuesday, October 21—along with a show poster and a signed vinyl copy of Corsicana Lemonade. Not bad, hm? This mind bending band continues to morph and change their sound, yet keeping one thing a constant—insanely good rock […]
Scottish indie-rockers We Were Promised Jetpacks not only have a song titled “Safety in Numbers,” they’ve found safety in numbers—by adding another band member. Formerly a four-piece, the band has added one more member to their lineup. Now a quintet, We Were Promised Jetpacks is composed of Adam Thompson, Michael Palmer, Sean Smith, Darren Lackie, and […]
Julian Casablancas from The Strokes is currently on tour with his new band Julian Casablancas + The Voidz and will be able to fill your Strokes void when they come to DC’s 9:30 Club. His work with Julian Casablancas + The Voidz may be different from what his fans are used to; their album, Tyranny, is darker and […]
Swedish band Little Dragon captivates audiences with songs that are as fantastical as the mythical creature in their name. The synthpop four-piece comprises Yukumi Nagano, Fredrick Wallin, Håkan Wirenstrand, and Erik Bodin. The quartet formed in 1996 and has released four albums. Their fourth and most recent album, Nabuma Rubberband, was released this past May. Nabuma Rubberband takes […]
Yelle are currently on tour to promote their new album, Complètement fou, and will be coming to DC’s 9:30 Club on October 11, and we’d like them to be avec vous, so we’re giving away a pair of tickets. Chances are that even if you’re not familiar with foreign music, you’ve at least heard of Yelle. […]
We’ve spent a considerable amount of time with The Rural Alberta Advantage over the past few weeks in celebration of their brand new, and dare we say marvelous release, Mended with Gold, in stores now on Saddle Creek Records. “I still remember opening the first box of vinyl that we received from Saddle Creek. We were playing […]
Officially welcome the month of October by rocking out with some scientists… as in the band We Are Scientists. We Are Scientists is an interesting name for a group of indie-rockers, but it is slightly less obvious than “We Are Musicians.” Scientists of music, the three-piece comprising Keith Murray, Chris Cain, and Andy Burrows formed over a […]
Every now and again we find ourselves in the audience at an event so special and unique that the experience easily defies the normal concert going affair. Such was the case last month as we took in Big Star’s #1 Record and Third performed in their entirety at Washington, DC’s premier venue, the 9:30 Club. […]
KIM CLASSEN FOR TVD | Baltimore’s one and only rock ‘n’ roll music festival, The Shindig Festival is scheduled for this Saturday, September 27 and we’ve got tickets for you and a friend to check it out. Alt-rock legends Jane’s Addiction (performing their classic LP Nothing’s Shocking in its entirety), and punk rock favorites Rise Against […]
Every now and again we find ourselves in the audience at an event so special and unique that the experience easily defies the normal concert going affair. Such was the case last month as we took in Big Star’s #1 Record and Third performed in their entirety at Washington, DC’s premier venue, the 9:30 Club. […]
