In the News
The writers at DCist/WAMU rounded up a list of some of their favorite DC-area musicians at the moment, including Flowerbomb, Be Steadwell, DuPont Brass, Oh He Dead, Massie and more.
Stereogum shared the new song “New Year’s Reprieve” from indie/power pop supergroup Bad Moves. Add it to your holiday-themed playlists. Bring on the new album!
Michael K. West’s Swing Beat column at the CityPaper features jazz vocalists Christie Dashiell and Akua Allrich. Allrich’s next show is Saturday January 13th at Takoma Station, celebrating her new album Universe with producer Kris Funn as Idol Beings.
Don’t Stay Home This Week
Wednesday January 3rd
A Shrewdness of Apes makes prog rock heavily influenced by Tool and Queens of the Stone Age. (Check out this interview with Alchemical Records about their new EP Live from Jammin Java.) XK Scenario mix experimental rap with post-hardcore and jazzy vibes. Cuni brings the loud shoegaze and emo. That and pie are what you’ll get at the Pie Shop Wednesday night.
Thursday January 4th
UCB, aka Uncalled 4 Band, is one of DC’s finest long-running, crowd-pleasing go-go bands dating back to the late 90s. They’re bringing producer Drew Keys, rapper Riz tha Great, and Chill Band DC to Songbyrd Thursday night.
Friday January 5th
Bluesy, grungy rock band Hanoi Ragmen take a break from the college circuit to headline Songbyrd Friday night, joined by hard rockers Her Majesty and singer/songwriter Marian Hunter.
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If you take your rock with a generous helping of garage, bring a pile of cash to Slash Run Friday night for Fleabath, Unring the Bell and Carrier Wave. Shouts to Butter Lamb Productions for the epic flyer.
Saturday January 6th
Huge congrats to the homie Ardamus the rapper and his funk/soul/groove band Strangers That Clique for the release of their debut full length album The Heavy After Hours this week. Alchemical Records has a feature on the long awaited release. Head to Pearl Street Warehouse on Saturday night for the album release party, featuring opening sets from Ryan Lucas and Steel City.
Happy New Year Friends
How was your 2023? What are you looking forward to in 2024? It’s felt to us a bit low-key lately with DC music, due to the loss of so many venues and the exodus of a lot of creatives. We know there’s new hotness getting cooked up all the time, and we’re always on the hunt for it to share with you. Stay healthy or stay home, we’ll see you right here next week.
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