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Travis Scott Brings ‘Astroworld’ to Capital One Arena

Travis Scott Brings ‘Astroworld’ to Capital One Arena

By Allan Navarro December 7, 2018

Rap superstar Travis Scott put on a show for the ages at Capital One Arena on Nov. 29, as part of his “Astroworld: Wish You Were Here” tour. Arguably hip-hop’s most dynamic showman, Scott performed...

Ponderers

Psychedelic Rock Band Pond Mesmerizes Audience With Theatrical Dreamscape

By Nick Okerlund November 20, 2018

“How will this epicenter of the world political climate cope when our touring circus, so ridiculous that surely there can be none alike, rolls into town?” Pond frontman Nick Allbrook wrote in a...

John Mayer

John Mayer Charms Audience With Acoustic Show

By Annie Gott October 18, 2018

With only a mic stand, rug and guitar, John Mayer’s performance at Baltimore’s Modell Performing Arts Center on Oct. 7 proved that musical talent and stage presence alone are enough to keep...

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BROCKHAMPTON Returns With New Aesthetic

By Allan Navarro October 18, 2018

Rap group BROCKHAMPTON rocked The Anthem on Oct. 16, as part of the I’ll Be There Tour promoting its fourth album, “iridescence.” The band’s mediocre performance at points proved that it...

Peach Pit

Peach Pit Showcases New Sounds in Intimate Performance

By Nick Okerlund October 17, 2018

Pop group Peach Pit thrived in an intimate performance at DC9 Nightclub on Oct. 10, displaying a new energetic sound that thrilled the crowd. As the clock struck 10 p.m., anticipation climbed minute...

Troye Sivan

Troye Sivan Connects With Crowd in Colorful Performance

By Annie Gott October 11, 2018

When Troye Sivan began his colorful, high-energy performance of his track “Dance to This” at The Anthem on Thursday, Oct. 4, his audience followed the song title’s command by letting go on the...

Florence + the Machine Embrace Fans During Emotional Performance

Florence + the Machine Embrace Fans During Emotional Performance

By Cynthia Sun October 9, 2018

Florence + the Machine, one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed musical groups of this generation, created an intimate and cathartic experience as they graced The Anthem on Friday Oct. 5. Performances...

TRILLECTRO

SZA and Sheck Wes Shine at Trillectro Music Festival

By Megan Shapiro October 3, 2018

When I entered Trillectro, a music festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, I could feel the atmosphere shift from the streets of Maryland. The colors were brighter, the music...

Car Seat Headrest Rocks Bodies and Minds at the 9:30 Club

Car Seat Headrest Rocks Bodies and Minds at the 9:30 Club

By Sarah Cammarota September 24, 2018

Rarely in an era where flawless stage presence seems to be the par excellence of live performance will a band forgo pyrotechnics and flashy outfits for flailing limbs and crunchy guitars. Although Car...

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JPEGMAFIA Exhilarates Crowd With Frenzied Energy

By Jack Colavita September 24, 2018

In the basement of the Songbyrd Music House in Adams Morgan, red lights reflected off a low ceiling, illuminating the crowd as it eagerly awaited Baltimore experimental rapper JPEGMAFIA. He is currently...

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Drake Outshines Migos at Capital One Arena

By Charlotte Lindsay September 24, 2018

In 2013, Drake propelled rap trifecta Migos to superstardom when he put his verse on the group’s trap anthem “Versace (Remix).” Now, Migos share tour headlines with their benefactor. Yet the...

Drake Outshines Migos at Capital One Arena

Drake Outshines Migos at Capital One Arena

By Charlotte Lindsay September 17, 2018

In 2013, Drake propelled rap trifecta Migos to superstardom when he put his verse on the group’s trap anthem “Versace (Remix).” Now, Migos shares tour headlines with their benefactor. Yet the...

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