DC Music Review is constantly tuning our radars to find talent that's making a splash in the music scene. Whether it be local or overseas, we cherrypick the bands that stand out, so that you don't have to. Think of us as your personal "Artist & Repertoire" assistant, responsible for scouting talent in the DMV. Remember: today's opening acts are tomorrows headliners! Howlin Rain Howls With The Wolves At Wolf TrapWhen The Black Crowes came to Wolf Trap on June 23rd, 2022, they brought with them West Coast-based Howlin Rain. The Black Crowes may have[...]Read More Album Review – Growroom Interpretations Vol. 1 : Cure for Pain – Morphine Cover AlbumIn its inaugural entry into the Interpretations series, Growroom Productions has selected 12 eclectic DC and NYC-area artists to tackle[...]Read More Getting To Know: Gordon Sterling & The PeopleThe DC-based soul/rock band Gordon Sterling & The People is forging out of the pandemic so fresh, like a cicada[...]Read More Getting To Know: PapyluluWhen I ask musicians in the DMV music scene who they would love to collaborate with, the name Papylulu comes[...]Read More Getting To Know: Eric ScottWashington, DC's singer/songwriter and bassist, Eric Scott, is pure soulful goodness. He has toured internationally, sharing stages with the likes of[...]Read More Getting To Know: Julie OutrageWant to hear a vibe that feels immediately good in your ears? Guitarist, singer-songwriter, and percussion player Julie Outrage delivers,[...]Read More Getting To Know: Matt SwampGuineeI was introduced to Matt SwampGuinee after a show at Black Cat by a mutual music friend who said, "you HAVE to[...]Read More Getting To Know: DeSanguashingtonDeSanguashington (Day-San-gwa-sheen-ton) is a DC-based Colombian American band that is masterful at fusing traditional Colombian folk music with music you[...]Read More Getting To Know: Dior Ashley BrownDior Ashley Brown, dubbed a "Hip Hop polymath" by the Washington Post, is an award-winning DC-native artist, emcee, musician, actor,[...]Read More Getting To Know: Garrett Gleason’s Upcoming ReleasesGarrett Gleason has been described by his DC-music contemporaries as, "the best in the business" and "one of the few[...]Read More Getting To Know: Eddie FuentesEddie Fuentes is passionate about music and bringing it to the DMV community. In addition to being in several DMV[...]Read More Getting To Know: Sol RootsAsk me about artists who exude love, and I will always bring up renowned DC-area guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Sol Roots. His band, Sol[...]Read More Getting To Know: Elisa BingerIf you've seen a show at the DC's Black Cat anytime since 2016, there's a good chance that Elisa Binger[...]Read More Getting To Know: Natalie BrookeNatalie Brooke is a force to be reckoned with. She is masterful on the keyboard, having studied at Shenandoah Conservatory[...]Read More Getting To Know: Lauren CalveToday marks the release of Wildfire by DMV native Lauren Calve. Calve evokes Patty Griffin’s dynamic voice, Bonnie Raitt’s smoky aura, and Ben Harper’s[...]Read More Getting to Know: The Sweater SetWe are thrilled to kick off our new interview series, "Getting to Know," with one of the most heartfelt, earnest,[...]Read More On Our Radar: Vesper WoodVesper WoodPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryPhoto GalleryEnjoy photos by our photographer Ana Medvedeva. Read More On Our Radar: Greyson ChanceGreyson Chance is on his way to becoming the next Ariana Grande. That may sound like a bold claim, but hear[...]Read More On Our Radar: GuardinWitnessing an artist begin to flourish is perhaps one of the most heart warming aspects of music journalism; Guardin’s performance at[...]Read More MAE in the Fall: Giving Thanks for Friends, Family, and New AlbumsThanksgiving is a holiday to spend time with family, eat too much, and get in a little partying in with[...]Read More Lettuce and Turkuaz to Funk Up DC this SaturdayIn what will be undoubtably be the "Funkiest Fall" event in the DMV, Lettuce, Turkuaz, and special guests and friends will be[...]Read More On Our Radar: Jeremy ZuckerWhen our relatives ask us the dreaded “What are you doing after college?!”, most of us don’t reply with “Putting[...]Read More Video Premiere: “Wine Clouds” by DC-band novo (electro soul)Photo by: Nancy Anderson Cordell DCMR is excited to bring you the latest video by the electro soul powerhouse, novo. The[...]Read More On Our Radar – The Evolving Electronic SceneWith seemingly every pop song leading with a catchy EDM beat, there's no doubt that electronic music is taking over[...]Read More On Our Radar – The Rising Indie SceneThe DC music scene is filled to the brim with talented up and coming performers. In an effort to bring[...]Read More
