BrieflySM for Tuesday
Can Moechella Take Go-Go Mainstream?
Justin "Yaddiya" Johnson started promoting go-go concerts as a teen in the early 2000s and later branched out to political activism. Today he's one of go-go's biggest boosters.
Where to Brunch on July 4th Around DC
Celebrate Independence Day with bottomless mimosas, brunch buffets, and lots of Benedicts.
Inside Scream and Soulside's New Albums
There's a perfect title that DC punk longtimers Scream could have tapped for their new album: Still Screaming. It's a shame, then, they already used it for their classic 1983 debut.
35 Places To See a Show Around DC
The DC area has so many great places to see a show that there's no way to be comprehensive. With that caveat in mind, here are some of our favorites, from historic theaters to outdoor amphitheaters.
5 Rising DC Musicians You Should Check Out
Bartees Strange's genre-blurring music has turned the indie-rock singer into one of the area's best-known young artists.
This Great Record Store Delivers DC Tunes to Your Front Door
Spin Time is a virtual shop focused on local sounds
Jon Lottman needs a record store.
Did Freemasons Bury Secret Treasure Beneath the Ellipse? - Washingtonian
On January 6th, 2021, Donald Trump held his notorious rally on the Ellipse, whipping his supporters into a Capitol-sacking frenzy. For this, it's possible that he will face criminal conspiracy charges.
The National Symphony Orchestra has Their Own Indie Record Label
The DC area has a proud tradition of homegrown, do-it-yourself record labels: Dischord, Teen-Beat, Sister Polygon, and many more. New to that list: the National Symphony Orchestra.
The Ultimate DC Summer Music Guide
What does Washington sound like? So many things! It sounds like go-go blasting from an open car window.
Red Sauce Italian-American Joint Caruso's Grocery Will Open a Second Location in North Bethesda
A little over a year after opening Caruso's Grocery in Capitol Hill, Neighborhood Restaurant Group and chef Matt Adler are already preparing to open a second location in the Pike & Rose development of North Bethesda this fall.
Why Some Washingtonians are Nixing July 4th Celebrations this Year - Washingtonian
Every year, Lauren, a social worker from Maryland, and her wife use the 4th of July as a reason to have friends over, watch fireworks, and eat good food.