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.
Sidequest Gallery Brooklyn presents 'Triangles And The Shapes In Between', a solo exhibition of work by Scarlett Lingwood. Her first solo show in the United States.
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.
Fort Gansevoort gallery presents Heavy Bag, by artist Zoë Buckman. A thoughtful exhibition by one of the leading artists and feminists in the art world. Check out our full gallery of shots from the show.
Sub-Radio’s sound wanders through bits of electronica, americana, funk/soul, all while firmly keeping planted in an infectious modern pop sound. Beyond ecstatic that they sold out this hometown finale, they put on a performance that tore the house down.
Her show started with a bang: the staccato bass of “Sinner” pulsing through the venue and Leilani’s voice tore through the fog, breaking occasionally with emotion and effort. From there, we were off like a shot.
Staple crowd pleasers like “K.D.V.” and “Middle Fingers” were expected features of the set, but MISSIO's true measure of growth came in the final song of their set: “I See You”, and the emotional side of the band translated perfectly live.
Rodrigo y Gabriela brought their signature propulsive performance to bear song after song—punctuated by quieter moments of conversation where both ruminated on the individual and collective journeys that brought them to this point. Check out our full collection of shots from a great show.
My first night at the Ryman was also my first time seeing Old Crow Medicine Show in several years, and while the lineup had inevitably changed, their rebel spirit was still there - from the opening breakneck pace of “Tear It Down” to the final ephemeral notes of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”
Pony Bradshaw were openers for a recent Jade Jackson show at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville, TN. Here's our collection of shots from a fantastic set from the group.
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.
"Must They Also Be Gods" is a group show that features the work of over 15 emerging and mid-career Black artists that highlights the creative process of African diasporic peoples.
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!
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.
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.
Chromatics' set was beautiful to experience—the sounds, the lights, the feeling of being in an ’80s-inspired arthouse-meets-noir film. Every member played their part to a tee—at once intriguing, entertaining, and drawing the entire crowd deeper into their world.
The evening was truly one high point after another as David dove into the stories behind many songs and poured his heart and soul into every note.
Molly Tuttle was the opener for the recent Old Crow Medicine Show concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Here's our collection of shots from a fantastic set.
Sterling's work explores the past, present, and future of lower class neighborhoods and he delivers a poetically energized performance. Check out our full gallery of shots from the show.
From the shimmering opening chords of “Bottle It Up” to the galloping closing notes of “Troubled End,” the show was a rare and special one in my books and I can’t wait to see where Jade Jackson goes from here.
