Album Review: The Altar
(11/02/16 2:42pm)
Following a two year hiatus since the release of her sophomore album, “Goddess,” Banks welcomes us back into her world with “The Altar,” released last month by Harvest Records.
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Following a two year hiatus since the release of her sophomore album, “Goddess,” Banks welcomes us back into her world with “The Altar,” released last month by Harvest Records.
The popular indie rock band and 2013 Student Union Board headliner Grouplove will be performing at Echostage in D.C. on Nov. 9 to promote its most recent album, “Big Mess,” which was released Sept. 9.
This article originally appeared in The Eagle's special edition on Oct. 21.
When indie-folk band Bon Iver arrived on the music scene in 2007 with the release of “For Emma, Forever Ago,” critics latched to the melancholic vocals. Led by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, the track “Skinny Love” gained popularity and critical attention, cementing Bon Iver’s legacy in a single album. “For Emma, Forever Ago” was followed by the self-titled “Bon Iver,” released in 2011. Another five years later, Bon Iver has returned.
If you were wondering why there was so much mud on the Metro this past Saturday, look no further than the second annual All Things Go Fall Classic music festival. Dedicated festival goers spent 10 hours in the mud and rain to see a hit or miss lineup of electro-pop acts (and Ace Cosgrove).
The crowd at the 9:30 Club was bustling with energy Tuesday night when LA-based all-female band Warpaint brought its live show to D.C. The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Theresa Wayman, guitarist and vocalist Emily Kokal, bassist and backing vocalist Jenny Lee Lindberg and drummer Stella Mozgawa. Warpaint’s mystical, yet groovy music kept its fans moving all night. The band is promoting its newly released album, “Heads Up.”
Since dropping his first album, “The Hybrid,” an album that was critically divisive and largely ignored by his current core fan base, rapper Danny Brown has come a long way. Back with his fourth full length album, “Atrocity Exhibition,” Brown surpasses his previous albums in storytelling, production and lyrical delivery.
Echostage was filled with confetti, colorful lights and good vibes Sunday night, as indie pop band Glass Animals brought its hotly anticipated “How To Be A Human Being” tour to the D.C. venue.
The 9:30 Club was full of all ages on Sept. 25 as concertgoers waited for the Prince tribute band Princess to arrive. Princess, featuring Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum, dominated the stage all night, embracing silences and encouraging the crowd to chant with them.
American indie psychedelic rock band Warpaint will bring its simultaneously melancholy and groovy sound to the 9:30 Club on Oct. 4, in support of the band’s new album “Heads Up.”
(Photo by Hannah Reavis)
The Prince cover band Princess will perform a tribute concert to the late singer in D.C. on Sept. 25.
Indie pop band Glass Animals will perform at Echostage on Sept. 25. The Oxford-based band is touring in support of its new album “How To Be A Human Being,” which was released on August 26 to critical acclaim.
Empire of the Sun, Passion Pit and Sylvan Esso are coming to D.C. in early October to perform as part of the third annual All Things Go “Fall Classic” music festival on Oct. 8.
Did Travis Scott return from the “Rodeo” too soon? Just a year after putting out his last full length album, “Rodeo,” G.O.O.D. Music affiliate and Houston based rapper Travis Scott returns with his second album “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight.”
Acclaimed songwriter Devonté Hynes - better known by his moniker Blood Orange - is set to stun D.C. fans on Sept. 13 at The Lincoln Theater. The London native gained international attention in 2007 while writing and producing for a variety of artists ranging from Florence + the Machine to Theophilus London.
Crown the Empire out of Dallas, Texas is back again with its thorough-bred hardcore album “Retrograde.” It has all of the facets of a successful hardcore album, but it needs a lot of work.
Saturday night’s Welcome Week show with headliner Charli XCX and opener Color Palette fired up a large crowd in Bender Arena. Despite being on an empty stage accompanied only by a DJ riser, Charli XCX danced all over and commanded the attention of everyone in the crowd.
Now that you have finished traveling from your hometown, (probably New Jersey), and are settled into the dorms, you’re probably trying to come up with things to do with your new group of friends. Although it may not seem like it at first glance, the District boasts a huge music scene. This beginners guide will show you where to go in DC to find awesome shows and cool niche scenes for you and your new friends to explore. And don’t worry, all of the music halls listed admit underage patrons.
Freshmen: as you’re out making “Welcome Week friends,” “real friends” and “in a backyard at 1 a.m. friends forever;” listen to your very own playlist!
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