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Music critic Anthony Fontana talked about the future of music promotion and its links to internet meme culture in a Jan. 25 event.

Music Critic: Memes Are the ‘Future of Music Promotion’

By Joe Egler January 29, 2018

Memes are the future of the music promotion business because they help connect artists with their fans, American professional music critic Anthony Fantano said at an event hosted by the Georgetown University...

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The Guide’s 2018 Grammy Picks

By Guide Editor January 26, 2018

RECORD OF THE YEAR Redbone (Childish Gambino)  Despacito (Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber) The Story of O.J. (JAY-Z) HUMBLE. (Kendrick Lamar) 24K Magic (Bruno...

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JEONG: The Music on My Playlist

By Guide Editor January 24, 2018

1. “Piñata” — Freddie Gibbs (Ft. Domo Genesis, G-Wiz, Casey Veggies, Sulaiman, Meechy Darko and Mac Miller) There is no doubt Indiana-born rapper Freddie Gibbs can hold his own on a track,...

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Album Review: ‘Mania’

By Meghan DeCourcey January 24, 2018

★★★☆☆ When exploring new musical styles, Fall Out Boy’s seventh studio album “Mania” often falters and is strongest when the group sticks to the sound that made it popular. The...

Monday Music Update! (Week of 1/22/18)

Monday Music Update! (Week of 1/22/18)

By Lisa Park and Lisa Park January 22, 2018

Hope classes haven't made you cry yet! Here's this week's playlist — back and better than ever. "Personal" — PLAZA https://open.spotify.com/track/3cQ2X0PIJOWgOdkfvSmQtg "Inconsiderate" — Reo...

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Concert Review: The Killers at The Anthem

By Kathryn Baker January 18, 2018

When word came out that longtime guitarists for The Killers Dave Keuning and Mark Stoermer would not take part in the band’s “Wonderful, Wonderful” tour following the release of its fifth studio...

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Album Review: ‘Punken’

By Noah Hawke January 17, 2018

★★★★☆ “Your name is Emekwanem Ibemakanam Ogugua Biosah / Emekwanem means, ‘Don't f--k with me.’" In these first two lines of his debut album “Punken,” menacing Houston rapper Maxo...

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Georgetown’s Pizzeria Paradiso Unveils New Game Room

By Jose Villalobos January 17, 2018

For over 25 years, Ruth Gresser, the chef, owner and founder of Pizzeria Paradiso, has been working to refine the typical “pizza and beer” dining experience. She opened the first Pizzeria Paradiso...

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Concert Review: Action Bronson at The Fillmore Silver Spring

By Megan Shapiro January 17, 2018

New York City rapper Action Bronson brought a larger-than-life stage presence and buckets of charisma to his Dec. 22 appearance at The Fillmore Silver Spring. Since his 2011 debut studio album “Dr....

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Top 10 Albums of 2017

By Mac Dressman January 12, 2018

1. BROCKHAMPTON – ‘SATURATION III’ What is most striking about BROCKHAMPTON is not the colorful and varied production that quickly worms its way into listeners’ heads, or the effeminate vocal...

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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...

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Album Review: ‘Say Less’

By Noah Hawke December 8, 2017

★★★☆☆ Twenty-one-year-old singer and rapper Roy Woods blurs the lines between rhythm and blues and rap, though he leans more toward the former, producing atmospheric tracks across the emotional...

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