In the News
Petworth Porchfest, one of DC’s most beloved neighborhood festivals, is coming back on Saturday April 27th, but the time to submit your music, sponsor the fest and sign up to volunteer is now, says Petworth News.
For DCist, Hannah Docter-Loeb interviewed “The Tenacious Double-D’s” comedy-folk duo Griefcat. Their sophomore album Late Stage Capitalism comes out April 19th and we can’t wait.
Serena Zets at CityPaper wrote about the musical collaborations with Ocelot Brewing and their latest brew, High Frequency Zone IPA, with guitar icon Mary Timony.
Alchemical Records chatted with dream pop duo Glosser (“sad but still partying”) about the new expanded edition of their 2023 album Downer.
Finally, the indominatble Andy Sullivan of The Airport 77s told us to tell you that the Montgomery County area podcast “I Hate Politics” loves featuring DC area music, and invites musicians to submit their tunes for inclusion. Email host Sunil Dasgupta at ihppod@gmail.com and fill out their release form here.
DC Music Video
Last year rap-rock band RDGLDGRN landed their single “Heads Are Gonna Roll” on the Madden NFL 24 soundtrack. Now the band and featured singer Maladen Duke from Canada have released the accompanying music video, leaning heavily and humorously into the current AI zeitgeist whilst comfortably wasting a day playing a particular video game. Catch them next at the National Cannabis Festival on the RFK grounds on Saturday April 20th (can’t believe I had to look up that date) alongside Cumbia Heights, Dior Ashley Brown, Farrah Flosscett, Backyard Band, and more.
Don’t Stay Home This Week
Monday February 12th
Songbyrd has a great lineup of Americana music for you Monday evening. Headliners Red Sammy from Baltimore share the stage with DC band Roof Beams and siren/songwriter Cassidy Marie.
Honorable mention: Joe Brotherton Quartet at Blues Alley
Wednesday February 14th
Bassist Zoë Jorgenson is the 2024 Artist in Residence for February at the prestigious Strathmore. As part of the program, Jorgensen will play two concerts at Strathmore’s AMP space in Pike & Rose. This Wednesday’s program features modern jazz and original compositions on acoustic bass.
Thursday February 15th
The Honey Larks serve up roots music with delicous harmonies and sides of unfiltered girl talk. Settle Down Easy Brewing in Falls Church hosts the Larks and your Galentine’s Day groups and dates Thursday night.
Honorable mentions:
Friday February 16th
Vintage roadhouse Hank Dietle’s in North Bethesda is a fantastic spot to catch the blues and surf rock sounds of Kenny Pirog’s band Wanted Man. $10 cover at the door, and we recall they prefer cash.
Honorable mention: Grimm Winter, Midnight Snowball Fight & Rex Pax at the Pocket
Saturday February 17th
Indie pop band Pretty Bitter kickoff 2024 with a new single “Roadkill” and a release show for it Saturday night at Union Stage, with all-the-rage power poppers Massie and newcomers grlztoy.
Honorable mentions:
Sunday Februrary 18th
Post-emo band Spring Silver headlines 7DrumCity’s The Pocket Sunday night, which is like another Saturday night for you with Monday’s holiday. Bobby Woody from Baltimore and Baby Fang from Brooklyn round out the evening.
Honorable mention: No Trick Pony (Amy K. Bormet, Brian Settles, Keith Butler Jr.) at Rhizome
Monday February 19th
In addition to the holiday honoring our first American president and metropolitan namesake, the third Monday in February marks the 4th anniversary of the Go-Go Music Designation Act, certifying go-go as the official music of DC. To celebrate, the DC Public Library and OCTFME host Pulse of the Capital, an incredible and free Monday matinee of music at the Howard Theatre with EU, Junkyard Band, Backyard Band, R&S Band, and more.
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Thanks for reading, have a magnificent week, and we’ll see you again next Tuesday morning.
-PV