Live Review: Arlo Parks @ 9:30 Club — 9/12/22

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Katie Child in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Arlo Parks, England, folk, London, poetry, R&B, singer-songwriter.

Arlo Parks performs at 9:30 Club on Sept. 12, 2022. (Photo by Katie Child)

Arlo Parks is an idol to many. Her tendency to inspire, in combination with her often painfully relatable lyricism, Parks is the spitting image of what many of us aim to “grow up” to become.

A ray of sunshine through and through, Parks’ tour was not one to pass up. Coupled with the lovable crowd of DMV natives that she brought out for her show, Arlo lit up the 9:30 Club for two nights last week with a sense of warmth and comfort that we already miss.

Live Review: COIN @ The Anthem — 8/12/22

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Katie Child in Live Review and tagged Coin, Nashville, new wave, Tennessee, The Anthem.

**COIN’s lead vocalist, Chase Lawrence, performs at The Anthem on Aug. 12, 2022. (Photo by Katie Child)**

As magnetic as they come, COIN drew in fans from all over the region, and melded the crowd with their peachy-sweet, sunshiny discography in their recent concert at The Anthem in DC. Charming the venue in its entirety, the three-man pop rock band, consisting of Chase Lawrence, Ryan Winnen, and Joe Memmel, carried the floor’s energy on their shoulders, delivering the good vibes straight across the pit to the barricade.

Live Review: Greer @ DC9 — 6/24/22

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Katie Child in Live Review and tagged California, DC9, Greer, power pop.

***Greer performs at DC9 on June 24, 2022. (Photo by Katie Child)***

With every fans’ dream intimacy, Greer recently took the stage at the District’s DC9 — and took the audience into their music’s dreamy indie-rock world.

Snapshots: Wallows @ The Anthem — 6/21/22

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Katie Child in Live Review and tagged California, Los Angeles, power pop, The Anthem, Wallows.

Wallows performs at The Anthem on June 21, 2022. (Photo by Katie Child)

California power poppers Wallows published their sophomore album, Tell Me That It’s Over, back in March, and they have been on the road in support of it. Wallows recently played a sold-out show at The Anthem in DC, and Katie Child was there to photograph the show.

Live Review: Phoebe Bridgers @ The Anthem — 6/11/22

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Katie Child in Live Review and tagged California, emo, folk, Los Angeles, Phoebe Bridgers, The Anthem.

Phoebe Bridgers performs at The Anthem on June 11, 2022. (Photo by Katie Child)

Phoebe Bridgers has become Generation Z’s favorite emotional and musical translator.

L.A.-based indie-pop singer/songwriter Phoebe Bridgers mended the gap between indescribable, depersonalizing thoughts and a beautifully crafted blend of lyrics and melody, joining the two in her immaculate discography, in a thrilling performance at The Anthem in DC recently.

Live Review: MICHELLE @ Songbyrd Music House — 4/27/22

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Katie Child in Live Review and tagged dream pop, MICHELLE, New York City, Songbyrd Music House.

MICHELLE performs at Songbyrd Music House on April 27, 2022. (Photo by Katie Child)

The eye-catching sextet MICHELLE, all born and bred in New York City, stormed the nation’s capital recently, bringing vibrance and good vibes to Songbyrd Music House.

Live Review: Ashe @ 9:30 Club — 4/23/22

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Katie Child in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Ashe, California, electropop, folk.

Ashe performs at the 9:30 Club on April 23, 2022. (Photo by Katie Child)

Packed to the back wall of the venue, Ashe brought a sold-out crowd to 9:30 Club on The Fault Line Tour, and had audience members tied around her finger.

Live Review: Tate McRae @ 9:30 Club — 3/27/22

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Katie Child in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Calgary, Canada, pop, Tate McRae.

Tate McRae performs at 9:30 Club on March 27, 2022. (Photo by Katie Child)

Packing the floor, pressing in on the railings of the balcony, inching in towards the barricade, and conversing about their shared dedication to their favorite artists, a sold-out crowd at DC’s 9:30 Club recently waited in anticipation for the charmingly entrancing Tate McRae to take on center stage.

Live Review: Conan Gray @ The Anthem — 3/12/22

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Katie Child in Live Review and tagged bedroom pop, Conan Gray, experimental pop, Texas, The Anthem.

Conan Gray performs at The Anthem on March 12, 2022. (Photos by Katie Child)

At only 23 years old, superstar Conan Gray has taken the pop industry by storm. Hitting the stage at The Anthem recently, Gray left the crowd more than satisfied.

Live Review: girl in red @ 9:30 Club — 3/11/22

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Katie Child in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, bedroom pop, dream pop, Girl in Red, Norway.

girl in red performs at 9:30 Club on March 11, 2022. (Photos by Katie Child)

Bringing a sold-out crowd to the famous 9:30 Club this past Friday evening, was Marie Ulven Ringheim, known on stage as girl in red. Famed for her bedroom pop hits “we fell in love in october,” “bad idea!,” and “girls,” Ringheim seems to touch the most inner sentiments shared amongst her followers. Her songs stem mostly around conflicts regarding romance, as well as tribulations relating to mental illness. Even during first-listens to Marie’s music, her lyricism and alluring melodies are quick to tug on your heartstrings.