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@POPPY/TWITTER | Enigmatic YouTuber Poppy put on a show for her fans at U Street Music Hall. Leaving her bubblegum pop roots for screamo-style guitar beats that dont reflect well on her vocal range

Eccentric YouTuber Poppy Disappoints Vocally at U Street

By Emma Ginsberg February 13, 2020

In a live performance that exuded almost as much sinister energy as her YouTube videos, the enigmatic Poppy presented her newest album, “I Disagree,” at U Street Music Hall last Saturday. Although...

JULIA GIGANTE FOR THE HOYA | joan showcased their eclectic sound, reflecting on their successful past and promising future.

joan Entrances With Chemistry-Filled Concert

By Noelle Whitman September 26, 2019

Muted blue light cast down on the crestfallen face of Alan Thomas, the guitarist and main vocalist of the rising indie duo joan. As the eclectic sound of joan’s synth-pop music began to fill the space...

TUNE IN, ZONE OUT: Reasons to Attend an Indie Artists Summer Concert

TUNE IN, ZONE OUT: Reasons to Attend an Indie Artist’s Summer Concert

By Ellie Yang August 29, 2019

Out of all the concerts that go on in a city over the course of the year, only a fraction of them are the world tours that megastars put on to fill stadiums with fans. The rest of the concerts feature...

MORMOR/FACEBOOK | At Songbyrd, MorMor and opening act Duendita both showcased their pensive and engaging music.

MorMor Enthralls With Dreamy, Atmospheric Sound

By Seamus Masterson April 27, 2019

Canadian producer and artist MorMor played a packed show at Songbyrd on April 16, as part of the second leg of his tour. Despite finishing the first half of his tour in Europe just ten days prior, the...

DC’s Most Exciting Summer Musical Performances

DC’s Most Exciting Summer Musical Performances

By Mac Dressman May 20, 2018

July 27 Jay Z & Beyoncé at FedExField Queen B and J-Hova are coming to FedExField in Landover, Md., on July 27 and 28 to cement their reign as one of music’s biggest power couples. FedExField,...

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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...

Summer Guide 2016

Summer Guide 2016

By Guide Editor May 20, 2016

  Fourth of July in the Capital There is no better place in America to celebrate the Fourth of July than the nation’s capital. If you’re here for the summer or just a long weekend, don your...

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Summer Guide 2015

By Guide Editor May 15, 2015

The school year is busy and students rarely have an opportunity to genuinely explore the District and take part in everything that it has to offer. For those staying in D.C. over the summer, it is...

Festivals & Concerts

By Elsa Givan May 15, 2015

Check out some of the most exciting festivals and concerts coming to the city of Washington this summer. Sweetlife Festival When: May 30-31, 2015 Where: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md. Price: $97.50...

Concert for Valor Playlist

Concert for Valor Playlist

By Sara Carioscia and Sara Carioscia November 9, 2014

[8tracks width="300" height="250" playops="" url="https://8tracks.com/mixes/5135337"] The Concert for Valor is this Tuesday at 7 p.m. and it’s FREE. The National Mall will undoubtedly be packed with...

How to Concert Successfully: A Guide to Concert Etiquette

How to Concert Successfully: A Guide to Concert Etiquette

By Meg Lizza and Meg Lizza October 27, 2014

We here at 4E are constantly trying out fun activities that take us off campus and a good concert is no exception. For those of you who frequent concerts or music festival venues, you can probably relate...

Its 9:30 Time

It’s 9:30 Time

By Cristina Serra and Cristina Serra October 4, 2014

Sexy. Racy. Somewhat indecent. No, I’m not talking about Kim Kardashian’s new selfies, but about Cherub’s set at 9:30 Club last week. Cherub, consisting of Jordan Kelly and Jason Huber from Nashville,...

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