Two decades, six albums, multiple world tours, and a variety of solo projects under their belt, the vital force that is Bloc Party hit the road in celebration of their beloved debut record, Silent Alarm. Kele Okereke and company perform live at The Anthem in DC on Monday, June 2.
The fiercely independent Carsie Blanton recently visited Union Stage on her 2025 tour, performing crowd-pleasing tunes from her recent albums as well as some unreleased songs.
Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals launch a 15-date summer tour, starting at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington DC on Friday, May 30.
The tour will see Harper perform fan-favorites from his extensive catalog as well as tracks from his critically acclaimed 2023 album, Wide Open Light (Chrysalis Records).
Metallica to Bring Groundbreaking M72 Stadium Tour to Northwest Stadium
Words by Evan Henry
Photos by Gerald Henry
On May 28, Metallica will storm into Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, bringing their highly anticipated M72 Tour, an ambitious and innovative production that promises a spectacular, immersive experience.
Annie DiRusso recently brought her charm, humor, and considerable talent to the 9:30 Club. Not only that, but her set brought a dedicated fanbase that made sure not a moment of silence occurred throughout the night. After all, it was her biggest headline show to date, so it was bound to be a special one.
The best music is heartfelt and true, and it is played by musicians who possess great talent and powerful insight in bringing it to life.
Consider then four Englishmen who play electronic music and do so with such passion and skill that they win praise around the world for their continually fresh new wave sound. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark recently showcased that very prowess when opening their 2025 North American tour over two nights at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC.
Amyl and the Sniffers have been doing whatever the hell they want since the Melbourne-based group took shape in 2016. Repulsive ways and foul-mouthed lyrics have yielded a long list of awards and even more nominations and made the outfit one of Australia’s hottest attractions.
Led by vocalist and songwriter — and activist — Amy Taylor, Amyl and the Sniffers push the limits of what a pub rock band can concoct in terms of commotion and irritation. Some of the group’s videos on YouTube have been censored due to excessive bare skin. Even the cover for the latest album, Cartoon Darkness, gets a blur.
Grace Jones and Janelle Monáe perform live at The Anthem on Thursday, June 5, for World Pride 2025!
This spectacular show is not to be missed. Read on for details.
Royalty recently landed in Baltimore: The Black Promoters Collective brought the Queens to town! Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, and Chaka Khan put on a master class of fine art and elegance. With decades of experience and endless amounts of accolades between the trio, we knew we were about to witness an unforgettable evening of music.
UK-born rap sensation Central Cee recently brought unstoppable energy to Silver Spring, Maryland, as part of his Can’t Rush Greatness Tour. The Fillmore Silver Spring was packed wall-to-wall with fans who had been anticipating the sold-out show for weeks.
With his new album making waves, Cench proved why he’s one of the most exciting voices in global rap right now.
