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Members of the Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most historically influential crews in hip-hop history, came to LivingSocial’s 918 F St. to perform to a small die-hard audience on Sept. 28.
AU rappers, singers, guitarists, slam poets and bands showcased their talents at WVAU’s first Open Mic Night of the semester on Sept. 27 in the Battelle Atrium.
Savoir Adore enchanted a small, intimate crowd on the outskirts of 9th Street at DC9 on Sept. 24.
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The Rubens have come a long way from recording demos in their bedrooms in Australia to releasing a successful debut album and playing several big festivals like SXSW and Governors Ball. Formed in 2011 by brothers Sam, Zaac and Elliott Margin along with high school friend Scott Baldwin, they left their small town in New South Wales to record their self-titled debut album in New York City with the help of Grammy Award-winning producer David Kahne.
Don’t be fooled by the name- Valeska Steiner and Sonja Glass are not boys. The German-Swedish indie pop girl duo known as BOY has been making music together for the past eight years. Since the release of their debut album “Mutual Friends,” Steiner and Glass have been on everyone’s radar this year with the success of their single ““Little Numbers.”
San Francisco-based indie rock duo The Dodos, consisting of singer-songwriter Meric Long and drummer Logan Kroeber, are riling up fans and critics everywhere through rhythmic, energetic music with an eclectic feel. Now on a worldwide tour to promote their latest album “Carrier,” Logan sits down with The Eagle for a chat about his history, the passing of a former band member, the origin of the band’s unique style and his love for Prince.
Blitzen Trapper is an experimental country-rock band based in Portland, Oregon. Now back on the road to promote their new studio album “VII,” frontman Eric Earley catches up with The Eagle to talk about the new record, what inspires him, and about a curious run-in with one rather suicidal local.
Keith Urban- Fuse Country star and “American Idol” judge Keith Urban treads a fine line between traditional country and modern pop on his eighth studio album “Fuse.” The album’s eclectic sound reflects contributions from producers as diverse as pop prince Max Martin, country stalwart Dan Huff and rocker Butch Walker. “Fuse” is somewhat disorganized but largely enjoyable, with Urban particularly excelling on the sentimental songs that bigger country stars like Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan regularly struggle with. In fact, Urban is very much an antidote to the faux-rough aesthetic of the genre’s dominant male stars. As duds like “Love’s Poster Child” and “Good Thing” demonstrate, he’s more believable as a heartthrob than a horndog. Perhaps Urban works best with a foil: duets with Eric Church and Miranda Lambert represent album highlights. RIYL: Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton – Mark Lieberman
Indie-rockers Alt-J took to the 9:30 Club stage for two sold out performances last week, giving fans a sight and sound they’d never seen the likes of.
WVAU’s DJs weigh in on the music industry’s newest releases.
Brooklyn-based band The Starlight Girls are nothing if not unusual, and D.C. got a taste of their tangy experimentalism Sept. 21.
9:30 club-goers were welcomed to the ‘Bughouse’ on Sept. 16, as the venue showcased Youth Lagoon.
Born in Ashland, Oregon, Forrest Kline spent most of his early life amidst the sunny weather of California, whose discernible influence can be heard in Hellogoodbye’s earlier yearning carefree days. Since then, they’ve toured with 3OH3!, released a cadre of covers from The Beatles to the Beach Boys, produced three studio albums and are about to go on tour again with Paramore and Metric.
Bikinis and fur boots covered the grimy asphalt sidewalks at the Echostage on Sept. 14, a common rave location and D.C.‘s largest concert venue.
With a reputation as the biggest and baddest rap and hip-hop festival in the country, RFK Stadium is sure to be jam packed for the 10th Anniversary of Rock The Bells. The two-day festival hops over to D.C. on Sept. 28 and 29, and it’s going to be a weekend to remember.
The excitement was palpable at the 9:30 club on Sept. 15 as an anxious crowd awaited indie rockers Pinback.
GROUPLOVE will perform on campus with special guests The Knocks and Saints Valory on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m.
Porcelain Raft – Permanent Signal (Secretly Canadian) Italian dreampopper slightly misses the mark on this sophomore effort “Strange Weekend,” which was the debut album from Mauro Remiddi’s project. The album was a great record for both headphones and sing-alongs — rich in texture and melody. However, the quick turnaround of “Permanent Signal” slows Remiddi’s creative momentum, suggesting that more time could have been used to flesh out the songwriting. This is not to say that the album is a major disappointment. Remiddi smartly utilizes more live instrumentation this time around, and the appearance of a full drum kit on “Cluster” is genuinely thrilling following the hazy album opener “Think of the Ocean.” Furthermore, the soaring hook of “The Way Out” makes it one of the year’s best tracks. Sadly, these moments aren’t as abundant as they were on “Strange Weekend,” but they’re comforting proof that Remiddi hasn’t lost his touch for creating songs that stir both your ears and heart. Recommended If You Like: M83, Phantogram, Still Corners -Cameron Meindl, Rhyme & Reason on Tuesday 10 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Correction appended After a summer of long-anticipated album releases and even some surprise ones (“Magna Carta Holy Grail,” anyone?), artists from all genres have begun putting out albums early in the fall to help transition into cooler weather. After all, autumn is a time for change, whether it’s a moodier sound or a more mature image. Check out the albums below, and maybe you’ll make a change to your playlists as well.
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