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Alec Benjamin Only Needs His Guitar and His Fans

Alec Benjamin Only Needs His Guitar and His Fans

By Noa Bronicki September 29, 2022

★★★★★ The incredibly charming boy next door has made his way back to Washington, D.C.  Less than a year after his last show at the 9:30 Club, Alec Benjamin celebrated his newest album,...

Soccer Mommy Stuns with Vocals, Visuals at the 9:30 Club

Soccer Mommy Stuns with Vocals, Visuals at the 9:30 Club

By Sanskriti Reddy September 22, 2021

★★★★★ Clad in all black and surrounded by glowing rows of television screens, Soccer Mommy seemed every bit a chic indie performer at first glance.  The illusion of sophistication was...

SUBUL MALIK FOR THE HOYA | In her first headlining tour in the States, King Princess exudes artistry, emotion and LGBTQ pride through her powerful performances and candid storytelling.

King Princess Energizes, Empowers Crowd at 9:30 Club

By Subul Malik November 15, 2019

The “Cheap Queen” tour marks the rise of one of 2019’s biggest breakout artists, 20-year-old LGBTQ indie pop singer King Princess. Her energized and empowered performance last Wednesday at the 9:30...

Music Venues Shape, Promote DCs Music Scene

Music Venues Shape, Promote DC’s Music Scene

By Zain Sandhu and Allan Navarro October 25, 2019

From the historic, like the Lincoln Theatre, to the state-of-the-art, like The Anthem, music venues in Washington, D.C., have come to define the music culture around the District. Their histories are...

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...

KELELA

Concert Review: Kelela at the 9:30 Club

By Timothy McNulty March 8, 2018

In a performance at the 9:30 Club that was equal parts intimate and transcendent, Kelela returned to her hometown of Washington, D.C., on March 1 to share the fears, heartaches and celebrations that...

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Concert Review: The Oh Hellos at the 9:30 Club

By Arden Fitzpatrick February 27, 2018

Texas-based brother-sister duo The Oh Hellos launched their 2018 tour at the 9:30 Club last Tuesday, promoting their latest album “Eurus” to a crowded and enthusiastic audience. Combining rock,...

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Concert Review: Angus & Julia Stone at the 9:30 Club

By Megan Shapiro December 9, 2017

Atmospheric instrumental underscores, euphonious singing and strong rapport make indie-pop duo Angus & Julia Stone stand out from its crowded genre. Since the Australian siblings decided to pursue...

MEGHAN MANDI/THE HOYA

Concert Review: Mura Masa at the 9:30 Club

By Meghan Mandi October 20, 2017

Alex Crossan, better known as Mura Masa, may only be 21 years old, but he has already built quite a name for himself as an electronic musician. Emerging into the industry at age 17, Mura Masa used SoundCloud...

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Concert Review: Tash Sultana at the 9:30 Club

By Max Crispin October 20, 2017

At around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, Tash Sultana, donning an oversized black T-shirt, plaid pants and a black beanie, stepped barefoot onstage at the 9:30 Club to receive her thundering crowd. “Was anyone...

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Concert Review: Ron Pope at the 9:30 Club

By Alexandra Brunjes October 18, 2017

"You all had to do something to be here, so I'll be damned if I'm not going to show up." Upon taking the stage at the 9:30 Club on Oct. 10, Ron Pope immediately began to banter with the audience, establishing...

DCJAZZFEST

Concerts and Festivals: Editor’s Picks

By Meena Raman May 19, 2017

May 23-24, 2016 - Mac DeMarco at the 9:30 Club Over the past 10 years, Canadian singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco has cultivated one of the most distinctive sounds of the indie genre, combining soft, echoing...

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