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Live Review: Kraftwerk @ The Anthem — 3/16/25

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Mickey McCarter
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Kraftwerk perform at The Anthem in DC on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)

Early in their recent set at The Anthem in DC, German electronic quartet Kraftwerk studiously performed a hypnotic rendition of their composition “Spacelab,” which appears on the 1978 album The Man-Machine. The accompanying visual to the instrumental track followed a UFO as it circled the earth and swooped into Washington, DC.

In a thrilling movement of customization, the video spacecraft crossed the National Mall and then landed in front of The Anthem, alighting at the very music venue where Kraftwerk were now appearing, complete with their name on the concert hall’s marquee.

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Live Review: The Millennium Tour w/ Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow, Plies, Rick Ross, and more @ CFG Bank Arena — 3/16/25

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Tonya Caver
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Trey Songz performs during The Millennium Tour at CFG Bank Arena on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Tonya Caver)

The 2025 version of The Millennium Tour made its way to CFG Arena, featuring a full lineup from the early 2000s — including Nivea, Ying Yang Twinz, Boosie BadAzz, Plies, Rick Ross, Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V, Pleasure P, Omarion, Bow Wow, and Trey Songz.

In addition to the above performers, Bow Wow’s set also featured some a surprise guest performance from YBS Skola.

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Preview: Bishop Briggs @ 9:30 Club, 3/26/25

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Parklifer
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Bishop Briggs (Photo courtesy 2b Entertainment)

Fearless vocal powerhouse Bishop Briggs recently unveiled the deluxe edition of Tell My Therapist I’m Fine via Virgin Music Group, featuring two brand-new tracks — “Woman Is King” and “Lightning.”

Bishop Briggs is now on her Tell My Therapist I’m Fine Tour, and she performs at 9:30 Club on Wednesday, March 26.

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Live Review: Herr Metal @ Tally Ho Theater — 3/15/25

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Evan Henry
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Herr Metal performs at the Tally Ho Theatre on March 15, 2025. (Photo by Gerald Henry)

When I had the pleasure of stumbling upon Herr Metal last Saturday night at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, the legendary hair-metal originators, fresh out of Hamburg, Germany, were exactly how I imagined I would find them. Their authenticity was unquestionable — ensconced in their pre-show lair, they were casually feasting on bratwurst and toasting one another with Jägermeister shots while enthusiastically debating Bundesliga standings auf Deutsch. The drummer meticulously polished his cymbals with BMW-branded automotive polish, while the bassist, with admirable seriousness, adjusted his neon tiger-print pants to ensure maximum aerodynamic efficiency.

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Live Review: Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country @ The Hamilton Live — 3/14/25

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Ari Strauss
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Daniel Donato (Photo courtesy the artist)

Daniel Donato’s recent performance at The Hamilton Live was nothing short of a cosmic journey through the roots and outer reaches of American music. The Nashville-based guitarist, singer-songwriter, and bandleader delivered a dynamic and inspired two-set show that effortlessly blended country, rock, bluegrass, and psychedelia, all while showcasing his signature brand of “Cosmic Country.”

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Live Review: Jorja Smith @ The Anthem — 3/13/25

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Ben Jones
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Jorja Smith (Photo by Romany Francesca)

Jorja Smith carries herself with grace far beyond her years. In an age when internet streaming and rampant capitalism has so often reduced pop music to cheap spectacle, the 27-year-old R&B singer wields a refreshing gravitas and a keen palette; she is capable of both ruminating on and dancing away her troubles.

On stage at The Anthem recently, she eschewed elaborate set design or dramatic choreography in favor of a big band arrangement that showcased the musical craft and emotional intensity of her songs. In DC for the first time in many years, Jorja’s heady songwriting and powerful voice moved fans to cry tears and shake ass in equal measure.

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Snapshots: The Main Squeeze w/ Antwaun Stanley @ The Atlantis — 3/12/25

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Steve Satzberg
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The Main Squeeze perform at The Atlantis on March 12, 2025. (Photo by Steve Satzberg)

Los Angeles funk collective The Main Squeeze are on the final sprint of their Panorama: Tour of a Lifetime, which recently visited The Atlantis in DC. Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show!

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Live Review: Grace Enger w/ Jake Minch @ Songbyrd Music House — 3/11/25

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Sami Pye
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Grace Enger performs at Songbyrd Music House on March 11, 2025. (Photo by Sami Pye)

Grace Enger fans want to see her again. At least that’s what their signs said when she sang, “Think I Wanna See You Again.” As she recently sang the chorus at Songbyrd Music House, they all held up little signs that said “DC wants to see you again” as she belted in DC’s Songbyrd venue.

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Preview: Quicksand @ The Atlantis, 3/15/25

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Parklifer
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Quicksand (Photo by AF Cortes)

Post-hardcore trio Quicksand perform at The Atlantis in DC on Saturday, March 15!

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Live Review: Saxsquatch w/ Tiara Tastemaker @ Union Stage — 3/8/25

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Evan Henry
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Saxsquatch performs live at Union Stage on March 8, 2025. (Photo by Gerald Henry)

Walking into DC’s Union Stage on this recent night was like stepping through the looking glass — a sold-out rave populated by wizards, elves, unicorns, Teletubbies, an Angry Bird, and Santa Claus himself. Welcome to the surrealist experience that is Saxsquatch live.

For the unaware, Saxsquatch is an internet-famous phenomenon renowned for playing the saxophone as a Pit Viper sunglasses-wearing cryptid. If it sounds like a very different musical experience, that’s because it very flagrantly is, but it’s all part of the charm.

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