SXSW 2024 did not disappoint, during four sleep-deprived days we saw 40+ bands, and here's Part 2 of the 10 best ones we saw.
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On 11/11 at the DC-based show at The Atlantis, Nation of Language delivered a mesmerizing show of pulsating synth-pop ripped straight from the '80s.
We got chance to catch British alt-rockers Placebo at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on their first North American tour in 9 years, and they did not disappoint.
We caught The Bobby Lees at the DC9 in Washington D.C. and it felt like we were being transported into a '70s punk rock Firebird time machine. A must see live, to say the least.
This year, winter came much too soon. So naturally, I daydream about that last weekend of the summer, the weekend of Sea.Hear.Now with the feel of the sand beneath my toes, sunshine on my face, and the sound of incredible live music on the beach.
Danish punk/alternative rock band, Iceage, kicked off their 2022 US tour at NJ's House of Independents where the energy of the band, and the very dedicated group of fans, made it a memorable return to the stage after a long US/Covid hiatus.
At this year’s globalFEST the music was as diverse, dynamic, and vibrant as ever. With 12 acts on three stages, artists traveled from Korea, Hungary, Brazil, Senegal, Algeria, France, West Africa, Tibet, the Louisiana bayou and beyond.
Now in its sixth year, the indie-pop festival is held for two days every October and showcases more than just great music. It helps to promote the local vendors, artisans, and establishments in the developing Northeast D.C. neighborhood.
Thanks to the IDLES, the energy in the club was brimming with joy, crowd surfing, moshing, and some stage diving. It was basically a love fest and the sold-out crowd couldn’t get enough of it. Very loud, very raucous, and very beautiful; a much needed cathartic release.
It was passionate, powerful, soulful and vulnerable all at the same time. There were elements of funk and experimental R&B, accentuated by her extraordinary vocal range, and the message of the music was heartfelt and sincere.
When Metalheads descended upon Merriweather Post Pavilion on a Tuesday night for Slayer’s “final tour", in true fashion, the band literally chose to go down, or up for that matter, in hot shooting flames. Check out our full collection of shots from the show.
SXSW 2024 did not disappoint, during four sleep-deprived days we saw 40+ bands, and here's 10 of the best ones we saw.
We got chance to catch Caroline Polachek at The Anthem in Washington D.C. and she is unlike any other pop star we've ever seen before. A true magician that set the crowd ablaze.
We got chance to catch French-Caribbean soul singer Adi Oasis at the DC9 in Washington D.C. and it was as soulful, funky, sexy, and fierce as any act you'll see this year. Be sure to catch her on tour.
Baltimore-based hardcore punk band, Turnstile, is not only one of our favorite “local bands,” they are now one of this year’s biggest surprise Grammy stories and one of the hottest tickets out. We have the pictures to prove it.
This year, the Newport Folk Festival curated a lineup with surprise guests that no one ever would have imagined. From Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile to Japanese Breakfast to The Roots, this year's festival was glorious and will surely go down in history.
Live music made a comeback this year in a very special way with a folk family reunion called FOLK ON! The historic Newport Folk Festival returned with artists like Chaka Khan, Marcus King, Grace Potter, Brandi Carlile, and more gracing their stages.
The music was loud and dark and ominous. There was spit and sweat, moshing and crowd surfing, and the D.C. audience just couldn’t seem to get enough. Thanks to Daughters and the triple bill, it was a memorable end to 2019.
It may only be the second year of the 'Sea.Hear.Now Festival' but with nearly 30 diverse bands on 3 stages, art installations, surfers, and even mermaids, it’s easy to see why it's creating buzz.
What appeared onstage, through the smoke and the deep red stage lighting, could almost be described as Genghis Khan warriors, heavy metal style, with colorfully ornate traditional/tribal instruments. It was quite a sight to behold!
Miami rockers, Torche, arrived in D.C. last week and unleashed their unique blend of “sludge” and “stoner” metal mixed with genres of “shoegaze” or “dream pop” from their latest album.
Now in its seventh year, this underground festival is going strong celebrating punk culture and, in the spirit of the DIY community, including the independent labels/records, friends and family, national and international bands.
