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“I created a playlist highlighting several artists from the DMV area who speak to the importance of peace, community, and the beauty of Blackness through song.”

Kayla Boone, Summer Intern
Cannons at Union Stage

Cannons, a Concert Fan, and the Undeniable Joy of Live Shows

On the night of Cannons’ sold out concert at Union Stage, reporter Kelyn Soong sat with the band to discuss getting back on stage and returning to venues.

When the world shut down during the early stages of the pandemic in March 2020, Michelle Joy decided to go for a run

by Kelyn Soong
Car Seat Headrest at the Anthem April 2

Car Seat Headrest: Back on Tour and Still Redefining Rock

Hailing from Leesburg, front man Will Toledo talks to City Paper about indie masquerades, musical inspiration, and his alter ego.

The May 2020 release of Making a Door Less Open broke Car Seat Headrest’s four-year hiatus from releasing new music […]

by Sarah Smith
Stewart Copeland

The Composition of Stewart Copeland

At 69 years old, the Alexandria native, former Police drummer, film and television composer, and opera writer is nominated for Best New Age Album at the April 3 Grammys.

When the nominations for the 2022 Grammys were announced late last year, the media, as they are wont to do, focused on what’s considered the “main” categories […]

by Christina Smart
Goonew

Remembering Goonew

Known for his whispering, offbeat delivery, the District Heights rapper stood out from the crowd.

Markelle Morrow, a charismatic 24-year-old rapper known by his stage name Goonew, was tragically shot and killed on Friday, March 18 […]

by Sidney Thomas
Odd Mojo

Odd Mojo Rising

The Maryland MC is back with her annual showcase, One Very Odd Show, at Songbyrd after a COVID-induced hiatus.

On March 20, Capitol Heights MC Odd Mojo will host her third annual One Very Odd Show at Songbyrd’s new Union Market location […]

by Amari Newman
Rap Like The Rent Due, Xanman

Rap Like The Rent Due Showcases Xanman’s Many Skills

The Landover rapper’s latest project is a polished portrayal of his growth as a songwriter, singer, and wordsmith.

Landover native Xanman kicked off the year with a new project; the appropriately titled Rap Like The Rent Due was released Jan. 27 […]

by Amari Newman
The Nation's Capital Doo-Wop

Documenting D.C.’s Doo-Wop Histories

Helmed by Beverly Lindsay-Johnson, the recently launched website The Nation’s Capital Doo-Wop tells the story of Black D.C. rhythm and blues acts from the ’40s and ’50s.

Filmmaker, DJ, and music scholar Beverly Lindsay-Johnson had an idea: Create a pop-up museum to display memorabilia of 1950s doo wop […]

by Steve Kiviat
One With Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection

Monday Arts Roundup: Infinity Rooms Edition

What’s happening in D.C.’s arts and culture realms? Songbyrd gets grants, Yayoi Kusama’s infinity rooms return to town, queering space, and Oh He Dead plays with NFTs.

The major arts-related headlines, news stories, and wins you may have missed […]

by Sarah Marloff
la Roche

The Magical, Radical Honesty of la Roche

The rising multidisciplinary artist focuses on authenticity, community activism, accountability, and fun in their upcoming album and film releases.

La Roche sees magic all around them […]

by Paul Veracka

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