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Music Park: The Wombats @ 9:30 Club — 1/8/18

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Wombats08 Matthew Murphy fronts The Wombats at 9:30 Club on Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)

Matthew Murphy, vocalist of The Wombats, dedicated “Turn,” his band’s latest single, to his newlywed wife during his show on Monday before launching into the sunny song and its salute to love.

The sold-out audience at 9:30 Club was eager for the new single, and delighted squeals greeted the announcement of the song, which came toward the end of a set where the upbeat UK post-punk trio reminded us that they are a really damn good live act.

Snapshots: The Dead Milkmen @ 9:30 Club — 1/5/18

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The Dead Milkmen play at 9:30 Club on Jan. 5, 2018. (Photo by Paivi)

The Dead Milkmen released Welcome to the End of the World, a new EP, in October, and they showed up at 9:30 Club in a boistrous show to play songs new and old on Friday, Jan. 5. Paivi was there to shoot the show!

Ticket Giveaway: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) @ 9:30 Club, 3/6/18

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Orchestral-Manoeuvres-In-The-Dark OMD (Photo courtesy Tell All Your Friends)

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, aka OMD, are one of the best modern English bands to emerge from the UK new wave scene, and I would go so far as to say one of the best bands ever anywhere period. OMD play at 9:30 Club on Tuesday, March 6, and you can win tickets to go with Parklife DC by joining us at Dodge City on Thursday, Jan. 11.

Don’t Miss: Dave East @ Baltimore Soundstage, 1/19/18

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Dave East (Photo courtesy Def Jam Press)

Harlem rapper Dave East, born David Brewster Jr., released Paranoia: A True Story, his debut extended play (EP), last summer via Def Jam Recordings and Mass Appeal Records. He kicks off a tour on Jan. 16 in New York City, and then finds himself at Baltimore Soundstage for a show only a few days later on Jan. 19.

Don’t Miss: Eric Benét @ The Birchmere, 1/17 + 1/18/18

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Eric Benét (Photo courtesy the artist)

Eric Benét released his self-titled eighth studio album in 2016 via Jordan House and BMG. The R&B superstar continued to tour after the album’s release, and he’s making his way to DC for two dates at The Birchmere on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and Thursday, Jan. 18.

Don’t Miss: Jen Cloher @ Rock and Roll Hotel, 2/1/18

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Jen Cloher (Photo courtesy Grandstand Media)

Australian singer-songwriter Jen Cloher released her self-titled fourth album recently via Marathon Artists/Milk! Records. After supporting Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile on tour last year, Jen is returning to DC on a headlining tour with a show at Rock and Roll Hotel on Thursday, Feb. 1.

Don’t Miss: Overcoats @ 9:30 Club, 1/24/18

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Overcoats (Photo by Anna Azarov)

New York City electropop duo Overcoats released Young, their debut album, last year, and the response was so great that the band released a special deluxe edition of the album, now available via Arts & Crafts. Overcoats return to DC to open Tennis at 9:30 Club on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Ticket Giveaway: Yoke Lore @ Songbyrd Music House, 1/29/18

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Yoke Lore (Photo courtesy No Big Deal PR)

Adrian Galvin, formerly of Walk the Moon, struck out on his own with solo project Yoke Lore, and he released Far Shore, his debut EP as Yoke Lore, in 2016. He followed that up with Goodpain, a second EP, last summer. Yoke Lore will perform at Songbyrd Music House on Monday, Jan. 29, and you can win tickets to see the show with Parklife DC!

Don’t Miss: Dorothy @ 9:30 Club, 1/14/18

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Dorothy (Photo courtesy Ticketfly)

Los Angeles rockers Dorothy, a band that takes its name from vocalist Dorothy Martin, has a new album coming soon! Meanwhile, they contributed a new song to the Served Like a Girl soundtrack. Dorothy are coming around to perform all the songs at 9:30 Club on Sunday, Jan. 14.

Don’t Miss: Company of Thieves @ The Anthem, 1/12/18

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Company of Thieves (Photo courtesy No Big Deal PR)

Indie rock trio Company of Thieves published Running from a Gamble, their last studio album, six years ago! But the Chicago band returned recently with a new single, and they are opening Walk the Moon at The Anthem on Friday, Jan. 12. Arrive early to see Company of Thieves!