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After sitting through a late night show, the heavy drums and bass are often replaced by a growling stomach. Between D.C.’s early closing times and expensive dining options, sometimes finding post-concert eats on a student’s budget can seem like a hopeless pursuit.
Many students are unaware a hip-hop scene exists at AU.
Comedian Jeff Ross is best known as Comedy Central’s “Roastmaster General.” Besides being a professional roaster, Ross has made a documentary (“Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie”), written a book (“I Only Roast the Ones I Love: Busting Balls Without Burning Bridges”) and currently has his own Comedy Central show (“The Burn with Jeff Ross”). He recently wrapped up the Oddball Comedy & Curiosities Tour with Dave Chappelle and Flight of the Conchords.
Atlas Genius rocked The Fillmore Silver Spring as headliners of the Live Nation “Ones to Watch” tour on Oct. 13. Playing every track off of their 2013 studio album “When It Was Now,” the Australian indie rock group offered attendees near perfect live performances of their songs.
The DMV had no idea what Kiss Land entailed, but The Weeknd eased everyone into his animated world at DAR Constitution Hall on Oct. 5.
Miley Cyrus- “BANGERZ” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My2FRPA3Gf8
The Eagle had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with Thom Powers and Alisa Xayalith of The Naked & Famous backstage at 9:30 club on Oct. 7. This gig marked the band’s second night of sold-out stops in D.C.
The Naked and Famous played not one, but two nights at D.C.’s 9:30 Club last weekend. With tickets for the initial Sunday, Oct. 6 performance selling out in the blink of an eye, one night in D.C. proved insufficient for fans of the increasingly successful alternative synth-rock group. Even after announcing a second performance on Oct. 7, tickets were sold out by the evening of the show.
Montreal-based indie-techno wizard Doldrums, aka Airick Woodhead, will be performing at 9:30 club on Nov. 19 with Sleigh Bells.
Exactly one year and one day after they played at the 9:30 Club, Two Door Cinema Club burst out onto the stage of DAR Constitution Hall to perform for a local D.C. crowd on Oct. 4. Playing songs from their debut album “Tourist History” to their recently released EP, Two Door Cinema Club (TDCC) did not disappoint eager fans.
Director Jim Mickle and co-writer Nick Damici only watched the Spanish horror film “We Are What We Are” before working on their script for the 2013 remake. His take the horror film tells the story a family that keeps to itself with a dark secret that comes to light during the events of the film.
Elliot Bergman is one half of the island-inspired duo Wild Belle. The Bergman siblings— Elliot and Natalie— hail from Chicago, where Elliot picked up influences ranging from Fela Kuti to John Coltrane. After Elliot’s Nomo project, he eventually teamed with Natalie to create the band Wild Belle. Their first single “Keep You” became a huge success, shortly followed by their first studio album “Isles” in March. Ever since, Wild Belle has been on the road with artists like Toro Y Moi and are now headlining a tour of their own.
Miami-based garage rockers Jacuzzi Boys headed to the Black Cat, bringing along King Tut and grunge-favorite Wavves. The Eagle caught up with singer Gabriel Alcala to talk about the band’s newest album, minglings with indie royalty and the Florida music scene.
Noah and the Whale rose to indie-folk fame with their 2008 debut “Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down.” Five years and three albums later, the band is still going strong in both their native England and here in the U.S. Their latest record “Heart of Nowhere”, improves on its transformative predecessor “Last Night on Earth”, and illustrates just how far Noah and the Whale has come since their breakout.
Hailing from South Australia, Atlas Genius is a band formed by the three Jeffery brothers – Keith, Michael and Steven – and their English friend Darren Sell. The alternative indie rock group gained international attention in 2011 upon the release of “Trojans.” Since then, Atlas Genius has released the “Through the Glass” EP, along with their debut album, “When It Was Now.”
Lorde- Pure Heroine Lord, oh Lorde! There’s something amazing happening in New Zealand, and I’m determined to find out exactly what it is. Lorde, the moniker for 16-year-old Ella Yelich-O’Connor, had me worked up all summer long, but this album was totally worth the wait. “Pure Heroine” shimmers in infectiously catchy pop music galore, but it’s also dark and edgy at the same time. It’s the kind of album that will have everyone dancing around in circles for hours, and then crying as soon as they’re alone in their bedrooms. The album dives in with the synthesized single “Tennis Court,” followed by “400 Lux” and the beloved breakout ballad, “Royals.” Though the tone of Lorde’s voice drags on the drearier side, it rings with sweet conviction. And while the lyrics are simple, they convey the complexities of the average teenager struggling to transition into adulthood. Lorde cries out about violence in the media on “Glory And Gore” and whines about her “all work and no play” lifestyle on “Still Sane.” The closing track “A World Alone” seals the album with a gentle pulse accompanied by a profound message about dealing with judgements from two-faced friends, haters on the Internet and the critical world at large. “Let ‘em talk, ‘cause we’re dancing in this world alone,” she sings with optimism. Lorde is the definition of alt, and that’s why I like her so much. For a teenager, she seems more mature than most of her competitors in the music industry. “Pure Heroine” beats the odds. RIYL: Kimbra, London Grammar, Lana Del Rey, Yuna – Sydney Gore
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London Grammar – If You Wait With a deep whisper and ice-cold falsetto, London Grammar’s Hannah Reid guides us on a magic carpet ride through bottomless oceans and dark caverns. The band’s debut album “If You Wait” is gravity-defying, epiphany-inducing and reality-resisting, leaving little to be desired. The British trio specializes in atmospheric and reflective tracks, creating an ambiance that is punctuated by the lead singer’s unique voice and the band’s attention to its craft. Most songs are slow and moody, but their pulses separate them from one another. “Metal and Dust” and “Strong” shine as representative tunes, but “Wasting My Young Years” paints a different, lighter picture when optimism rears its head. With a soulful and synthetic authenticity, London Grammar is making waves. *Recommended If You Like: Florence Welch, Haim, BANKS * – Mandi Ray, WVAU music staffer
Oregon-based Blitzen Trapper stopped at the Black Cat on Sept. 27, bringing that energetic guitar and banjo-powered sound that has earned them a name in the music scene.
A sold-out crowd of fans lined the block around 9:30 club on Sept. 28 to hear Bastille, a four-piece band from the U.K. Since their album “Bad Blood” was recently released in the U.S., Bastille’s popularity has been climbing the charts.
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