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Live Review: Larkin Poe w/ Amythyst Kiah @ 9:30 Club — 5/9/25

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Larkin Poe perform live at 9:30 Club on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Steve Satzberg)

Larkin Poe has been compared to The Allman Brothers Band. And, to be sure, there’s Southern Rock in what they do. They also feature a dual guitar attack by the Lovell sisters, although in the form of a standard electric (Rebecca) and lap steel (Megan). While these comparisons aren’t unfair, they just scratch the surface: The Lovell sisters grew up playing bluegrass, and they continue to incorporate country and acoustic into what they do. The diversity of their influences — Southern rock, electic blues, bluegrass, and more — has led them to develop a unique and eclectic approach, all of which was on display in their recent sold-out appearance at the 9:30 Club.

Ticket Giveaway: Suzanne Vega @ Lincoln Theatre — 6/10/25

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Suzanne Vega (Photo by Ebru Yildiz)

Flying With Angels, the first full-length album of all new music in over a decade from Suzanne Vega — widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation or any other — is out now on Cooking Vinyl.

In support of the new album, Suzanne Vega performs live at the Lincoln Theatre on Tuesday, June 10! You can win a pair of tickets to go with Parklife DC! Winners also receive a signed Suzanne Vega vinyl record.

Live Review: Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue @ The Anthem — 5/11/25

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Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson (Photo by Karen Cox)

Rhiannon Giddens wears many hats: singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and historian. Her recent show at The Anthem with the Old-Revue allowed her to show them all off, entertaining the audience while educating about America’s folk music traditions and engaging with issues of race and class.

Snapshots: John Moreland w/ Ramsey Thornton @ Rams Head on Stage — 5/7/25

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John Moreland performs live at Rams Head on Stage on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Steve Satzberg)

John Moreland released a new album, Visitor, in 2024. But he put the spotlight on his 2013 album, In the Throes, during his recent appearance at Rams Head on Stage.

Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show.

Snapshots: Arch Enemy w/ Baest, Fit for an Autopsy, and Thrown into Exile @ The Fillmore Silver Spring — 5/6/25

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Arch Enemy perform live at The Fillmore Silver Spring on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Steve Satzberg)

Arch Enemy recently released their highly anticipated new studio album Blood Dynasty, their 12th studio album, via Century Media. In April, the Swedish melodic death metal band hit the road for a North American tour, which recently landed at The Fillmore Silver Spring. Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show.

Preview: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark @ Lincoln Theatre, 5/22 + 5/23/25

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (Photo by Ed Miles)

Over the past four decades — give or take a decade break — the illustrious and critically acclaimed Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have sold over 40 million records worldwide, establishing them as electronic synthesiser pioneers and one of Britain’s best-loved pop groups.

OMD released Bauhaus Staircase, their 14th studio album, in 2023. They’ve been touring the world since then, and they finally return to the USA, starting with a set at the Cruel World Festival on May 17. The band performs live on Thursday, May 22, and Friday, May 23, for two dates at the Lincoln Theatre in DC.

Snapshots: Baby Rose and Badbadnotgood @ The Fillmore Silver Spring — 5/5/25

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Baby Rose performs live with backing from BadBadNotGood at The Fillmore Silver Spring on May 5, 2025. (Photo by Chris Castillo)

Psychedelic jazz band Badbadnotgood hit the studio in 2024 to release Mid Spiral. This year, the band went on the road, and they recently performed live at The Fillmore Silver Spring. They partnered with soul singer Baby Rose to tour not only Mid Spiral but their joint 2024 EP, Slow Burn.

Chris Castillo was there to photograph the show!

Live Review: Bob Mould w/ J. Robbins @ Black Cat — 5/7/25

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Bob Mould performs live at Black Cat on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)

Like another famous musician named Bob, Bob Mould contains multitudes. In his more than 40-year career, Mould has gone from making hardcore punk with Husker Du to becoming one of the most revered figures in alternative (even if he did write a song called “I Hate Alternative Rock.”)

Along the way, Bob made his solo debut with the largely acoustic Workbook in 1989 and dabbled electronica. A lifelong wrestling fan, he worked for World Championship Wrestling during its dying days. He’s never lost the intensity and fury of his early work, though, and he played loud and fast in his recent sold-out appearance at the Black Cat, blazing through nearly songs in his 90-minute set.

Live Review: M3 Rock Festival w/ Accept, Warrant, Pearcy and DeMartini, and more @ Merriweather Post Pavilion — 5/2-5/4/25

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Warrant performs live for the 2025 M3 Rock Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Photo by Michael Sprouse)

M3 Rock Festival 2025: Three Days of Rain, Riffs, and Nostalgia at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Words and Photos by Michael Sprouse/OddRocker Photography

You can feel it in the parking lot before you even step inside the venue — the Maryland spring air crackling with denim, leather, Aqua Net, and anticipation. For those of us who still blast cassette tapes in the garage and think modern music’s lost its bite, the M3 Rock Festival isn’t just a throwback — it’s church.

Live Review: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo @ Altria Theater — 5/6/25

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Pat Benatar performs live at Altria Theater on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Michael Sprouse/ OddRocker Photography)

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo recently rolled through Richmond, Virginia, like it was 1983 all over again — except somehow it felt even better this time around. The Altria Theater, tucked right into the heart of downtown, lit up with a crowd that came ready to sing, sway, and let some old memories out to stretch their legs. It wasn’t just another Tuesday night. It was a rock n roll moment.