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Snapshots: Oh He Dead w/ Phoebe Rea @ The Courtyard Theatre (London, England) — 3/4/26

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Oh He Dead performs at The Courtyard Theatre, London, England, on March 4, 2026. (Mark Caicedo)

Sometimes worlds collide in the most pleasing, and unforeseen, ways. Oh He Dead had kicked off its maiden European/UK tour at Jamboree in Barcelona, Spain on March 1st. By fortuitous coincidence, the band was scheduled to be in London on March 4, the same date that I would be passing through on the front end of a month-long trip. I’d had the chance to see the band play Bellingham, Washington, last year and the opportunity to see and photograph my Washington, DC pals in London was too good to pass up!

Snapshots: Hannah Cohen @ The Atlantis — 4/4/26

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Hannah Cohen leads her band in a performance at the Atlantis in Washington DC on April 4, 2026. (Photo by Casey Ryan Vock)

The Catskills is a magical region and it’s been home to a great number of singer-songwriters and different types of musicians who’ve come into their own in these cozy mountains of Downstate New York.

A terrific recent case study would be Hannah Cohen, whose latest studio album, Earthstar Mountain, is a delightful compilation of music she created over the course of five years living there. It’s her best work so far, and it’s helping her attract more listeners quite rapidly.

Live Review: Steel Panther w/ Cody Parks & The Dirty South — 4/4/26

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Steel Panther performs live at The Fillmore Silver Spring on April 4, 2026. (Photo by Michael Sprouse/ Odd Rocker Photography)

The Fillmore Silver Spring had a low level hum before anything even started. Not loud, not chaotic and the crowd leaned heavily into the assignment, wearing denim vests, a few t-shirts that have seen more shows than some touring bands, and more than a couple of leopard prints. You could practically hear the ghost of 1987 revving its engine outside. Sunset Strip rockers Steel Panther had come to town.

Snapshots: Dogs In A Pile @ 9:30 Club — 4/2/26

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Dogs In a Pile perform live at 9:30 Club on April 2, 2026. (Photo by Sean Spannuth)

The New Jersey natives Dogs In A Pile had their faithful out last Thursday at the 9:30 Club and once again they showed why they are one of the best veteran acts in the psychedelia jam scene. Fresh off the release of their third studio album, Distroid, the Jersey quintet proved exactly why they’ve become a mandatory stop on this jam circuit, delivering a performance that balanced technical precision with the raw, communal energy.

Live Review: Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band w/ Rosali @ Ottobar — 3/30/26

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Ryan Davis, who's founded a record label and co-founded a music festival, leads his band — Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band — in a performance at Ottobar in Baltimore the night of March 30, 2026. (35mm film photo by Casey Ryan Vock)

The average length of the tunes on Ryan Davis’ first full-length album clocked in at about 7 minutes and 17 seconds.

On his second, he bumped it up almost an entire minute, with the median landing at just beyond 8 minutes per track.

But for anyone who’s heard even a snippet of his music, it’s immediately obvious that Davis and his band — Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band — are built differently.

Currently touring as a six-person crew, the gang rolled through Baltimore early last week for a stop at Ottobar, where a fantastic set showed exactly why the group is so swiftly on the rise.

Live Review: Drain w/ No Pressure, Haywire, and Secret World @ Nevermore Hall — 3/25/26

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Drain performs live at Nevermore Hall on March 25, 2026. (Photo by Carolin Harvey)

Drain is quickly becoming one of the most sought after live shows in the hardcore scene. The California band currently consists of Sammy Ciaramitaro (vocals), Cody Chavez (guitars), and Tim Flegal (drums). Their newest album …IS YOUR FRIEND released last fall, and since then, Drain has set off on a highly successful US tour — ending with their Coachella debut in April. I caught their recent tour stop at Nevermore Hall with support from No Pressure, Haywire, and Secret World.

Live Review: Cardi B @ CFG Bank Arena — 4/4/26

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Cardi B (Photo by Brian Ziff)

Honestly, if you weren’t at the CFG Bank Arena on Saturday, you actually missed out on a core memory. Cardi B didn’t just perform; she basically hosted the world’s most expensive, hilarious, and chaotic house party in the middle of Baltimore. The vibes were immaculate from the second the lights went down, but the real star, besides those hits was Cardi’s literal filterless soul. She was out here between songs sounding like your funniest best friend on FaceTime.

Live Review: Cory Branan @ Jammin’ Java — 4/3/26

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Cory Branan (Photo courtesy the artist)

“I don’t plan a fucking thing,” Cory Branan announced when he took stage for his recent appearance at Jammin’ Java. Cory keeps it loose and raw, in the best way; he came up to play after finishing a cigarette in front of the venue, where he was casually chatting with some folks. But make no mistake: he’s a killer songwriter who combines the literacy and depth of folk with the visceral attack of punk.

Live Review: Emily Scott Robinson w/ Amy Martin @ Jammin’ Java — 4/2/26

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Emily Scott Robinson (Photo courtesy the artist)

It’s hard to believe it’d been three years since Emily Scott Robinson had last appeared in the DMV. That night, she was touring her EP, Built on Bones, a suite of songs influenced by and meant for a stage production of Macbeth. She recently appeared at the same venue, Jammin Java, touring behind her latest album, Appalachia, released earlier this year. It was a night of tender songs, intimate stories, where she was surrounded by friends and family in a warm show that was full of heart.

Live Review: Rusowsky @ 9:30 Club — 4/1/26

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Rusowsky performs live at 9:30 Club on April 1, 2026. (Photo by Marisol Yanguas)

Inside Rusowsky’s Daisy Tour 2026
Words and Photos by Marisol Yanguas

Rusowsky brought playful, offbeat energy to 9:30 Club on April 1. Originally set for The Atlantis, the show was moved to the larger venue due to high demand. From the first note, humor, musicianship, and raw energy defined the night, keeping the performance engaging and exciting.