Local bands have a ball at Mosh Madness
By Carolina CarmoPhotos by Tilly Sandmeyer I spent the Saturday before starting my last semester of college watching a bunch of out of shape local musicians play basketball in a…
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PHOTO ESSAY: Allie X @ 9:30 Club, 11/6
By James Johnson-Milstein Waiting for the show to start, it was difficult to ignore the tension among the crowd. Taking place the day after the election, there was no avoiding…
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CONCERT REVIEW: Brooke Alexx @ DC9, 11/5
Words and photos by Nancy Kiner Walking into a concert on election night felt awkward. The DC9 staff watched the TV anxiously as it flushed red while I was whisked…
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GIG REVIEW: Flowers for the Dead “Magnolia” release @ Songbyrd, 11/30
By Roxie ParkerPhotos by Eve Harclerode Flowers for the Dead, a young grunge three-piece that’s quickly becoming the most exciting band in the District, just released their sophomore album. A…
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GIG REVIEW: Hotline TNT @ Union Stage, 10/4
By Kendall LaradePhotos by Tilly Sandmeyer As the lights dimmed, the ethereal introduction to “Location” by Playboi Carti could be heard over the crowd’s eager chatter. Hotline TNT entered the…
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PHOTO ESSAY: Battle of the Bands 2024
Words and photos by Nancy Kiner When I woke up on Saturday morning, “Welcome to Baltimore Avenue” rang through my head. On October 5th college radio stations from across the…
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PHOTO ESSAY: Election Day 2024 in D.C.
By Nancy Kiner On Tuesday, over 200,000 D.C. voters exercised their civic duty. Across all eight wards, the District voted overwhelmingly blue, securing three electoral votes for Vice President Kamala…
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REVIEW: Sofi Tukker w/ Confidence Man @ The Anthem, 10/5
Words and photos by Nancy Kiner Correction: an earlier version of this article incorrectly paired photos of opener Confidence Man with descriptions of both acts. The Anthem is being mobbed…
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PHOTO ESSAY: Home Remedies @ Lincoln Theatre, 10/8
By Tilly Sandmeyer On Tuesday, October 8th, Home Remedies opened for Kaizers Orchestra, a Norwegian band with whom they have nothing in common. HR played a tight 27-minute set at…