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Music

Young the Giant balances intimacy, intensity at the Fillmore

By Kara Avanceña · Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014

As the last note of “My Body” rang through the in Fillmore Silver Spring on Feb. 23, the packed crowd stood, cheered and clapped to show its appreciation for the emotionally heavy set Young the Giant put on that evening. The indie rock band stopped by the D.C.

Lionize returns home to celebrate album release

By Trent Burns · Monday, Feb. 24, 2014

Maryland natives perform well-rounded show to diverse crowd at U Street Music Hall.

Students mill about the Kogod courtyard chatting and eating food.

Founders’ Day Ball impresses, but music out-of-touch

By Kara Avanceña · Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014

A spectacular venue with great food and service can’t save Founder’s Day Ball from from out-of-touch music.

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Album Review: Jetpack Soundtrack – Lionize

By Trent Burns | February 20

Local blues rock band Lionize taps into reggae and funk influences on their new album “Jetpack Soundtrack”.

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Concerts in the capital

By Jane Morice | February 19

The Scene has compiled a list of 10 shows that will appeal to a variety of tastes and budgets.

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9:30 Club gets sinister with Earl Sweatshirt

By Isabella McDonnell | February 18

One of the most enigmatic members of Odd Future performs for a sold-out crowd.

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The 10 most anticipated albums of 2014

By Tam Sackman | February 18

From Mac DeMarco to Pharrell, the Scene dishes the albums we’re looking forward to this year.

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Take 5: Gerwig goes to TV, Meyers goes to late night, the 80s won’t go away

By Mark Lieberman | February 15

Mark Lieberman breaks down the week’s most interesting pop culture developments from Hugh Jackman as Tony Awards host to Drake’s frustrations.

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Psychedelic punk dream showcases at Comet Ping Pong

By Isabella McDonnell | February 14

Bleeding Rainbow impresses a relaxed crowd despite the snow.

Lifestyle

Alternative Valentine’s Day ideas

By Tam Sackman | February 14

How to be an individual on Valentine’s Day alone or with someone else.

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Yuna charms crowd at U Street Music Hall

By Teta Alim | February 7

Malaysian singer Yuna brought soulful tunes to U Street Feb. 5.

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Darkside to mesmerize at 9:30 Club

February 5

The Darkside duo will pair their electronic stylings with psychedelic light show on Feb. 5.

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Q&A: Lady Lamb the Beekeeper

By Tam Sackman | January 29

Keep an eye on Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, a rising artist with a past in poetry.

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The best and worst of the 2014 Grammy Awards

By Mark Lieberman | January 27

From Beyonce to Queens of the Stone Age, this year’s Grammy Awards were long and full of surprises.

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M Machine brings euphoric electro, dubstep to U St. Music Hall

By Leo Versel | January 27

Local dubstep artists performed a bass-heavy show on Jan. 23.

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Q&A: Sleeper Agent

By Tam Sackman | January 27

Tony Smith of Kentucky garage-pop band Sleeper Agent talks to The Eagle’s Tam Sackman about touring with New Politics, festivals and bands that inspire them.

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