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Concert Preview: St. Vincent, Nov. 27, The Anthem

Annie Clark is a certified badass. Better known by the stage name St. Vincent, the eclectic alt-rock femme fatale’s music goes from moody to futuristic to head-banging classic all within... Read more

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Concert Preview: ODESZA, November 25, The Anthem

ODESZA don’t have any time for a Thanksgiving food coma. After releasing their first project, Summer’s Gone (2012), Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight have been on a breakneck streak through... Read more

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Concert Preview: Ariel Pink, November 5, 9:30 Club

Following the release of his most recent album, Dedicated to Bobby Jameson, American songwriter Ariel Pink is touring North America and will be playing at the 9:30 Club in Washington,... Read more

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Concert Preview: Flying Lotus in 3D, Nov. 5, Echostage

Since releasing his debut album, 1983, eleven years ago, Flying Lotus (born Steven Ellison) has rocketed to the elite of a very distinct and unorthodox community of musicians, directors, and... Read more

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Conner Youngblood on Finding Inspiration and Navigating the Music Industry

Texas-native Conner Youngblood first started playing clarinet in his middle school band at the age of 12, but can now play anywhere from 15-20 different instruments. At 27 years old,... Read more

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Concert Preview: Broken Social Scene, September 20, 9:30 Club

With the release of their fifth studio album, Hug of Thunder, indie-rock band Broken Social Scene continues its international tour at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on September 20.... Read more

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Concert Preview: Young the Giant, September 16, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Young the Giant has long graced the alternative world with their soft and positive energy, but they recently have taken a social stance by commenting directly on the disparity between... Read more

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Concert Preview: BADBADNOTGOOD, September 17, 9:30 Club

Jazz has a long history of persevering as other genres eclipse its popularity and adapting itself to fit alongside the dominant cultural trend. With rap’s recent move to be the... Read more

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Concert Preview: Nick Murphy, September 11, 9:30 Club

Under the moniker of Chet Faker, Nick Murphy forged a bold path in indie pop with his EP Thinking In Textures (2012) and debut album Built on Glass (2014). Balancing... Read more

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Concert Preview: The Districts, August 18, 9:30 Club

Fresh off the release of their third studio album, Popular Manipulations, the Districts are headed to the 9:30 club for a show on Friday, August 18. The Philadelphia-based rock band’s... Read more

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Concert Preview: Petit Biscuit, August 2, 9:30 Club

With his first EP out last year, 17-year old French Moroccan DJ Petit Biscuit continues his international tour at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on August 2. Petit Biscuit’s... Read more

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Concert Preview: John Legend, July 25, Merriweather Post Pavilion

In celebration of his latest album, Darkness and Light, John Legend continues his international tour at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Camden, MD on July 25. The album, released in December of... Read more

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Concert Preview: Belle & Sebastian, Spoon, Andrew Bird, July 30, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Belle & Sebastian, Spoon, and Andrew Bird will co-headline a show at Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 30. Belle & Sebastian and Spoon may seem like unlikely co-headliners; one hails... Read more

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Concert Preview: alt-J, July 27, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Cambridge-based pop band alt-J rose to meteoric success in 2012 with their debut album, An Awesome Wave. The album claimed its place on the UK’s Top 20 and the band... Read more

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Concert Preview: Amadou & Mariam, July 20, 9:30 Club

With new music expected later this year, Malian musical duo Amadou & Mariam continue their international tour at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on July 20. The album, titled... Read more

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Concert Preview: Hans Zimmer Live, July 21, Merriweather Post Pavilion

With Christopher Nolan’s new film Dunkirk hitting theaters, there may not be a better time to experience “Hans Zimmer Live,” a live performance of the eponymous film composer’s various film... Read more

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Concert Preview: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, June 30, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Just a few weeks after the release of their newest album The Nashville Sound, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion on June 30.  The... Read more

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Concert Preview: Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton, June 23, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Some people call him the space cowboy, some people call him the gangster of love, and some people might call Steve Miller – a man who is 73 years old... Read more

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Concert Preview: Luke Bryan, June 25, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Luke Bryan is uniting fans to celebrate “the prayer that a country boy prays” on his fifth headline tour, the Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day Tour. He kicked the... Read more

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Concert Preview: Paul Simon, June 9, Merriweather Post Pavilion

One of the most prolific artists of the past half-century, Paul Simon still shines as bright as he did in his 20s. Though he is now 75, he performs with... Read more