Oh He Lifeless. {Photograph} courtesy of Sixth & I.
Had sufficient of vacation events however nonetheless need to get out of the home? You’re in luck: listed below are 15 space artists to see and revel in—dwell and in particular person!—earlier than the yr ends.
Indie & Pop
The Crystal On line casino Band
This indie rock band has been via many phases collectively—from opening at reveals as college students at George Washington College to promoting out the Atlantis and successful the Wammie Award for Greatest Rock Album with their 2023 album, Maryland Home. This month, they’re celebrating the discharge of their sixth album, Cardboard Cutouts, at Black Cat on December 6.
Night time Hawk
This duo launched their debut EP, Every part Good Ends earlier this yr and has already racked up 1000’s of listeners. Now, they’re headlining a present at Songbyrd on December 15, joined by fellow native acts Dorinda and Mieke.
Betty
After beginning up across the 9:30 Membership scene within the Nineteen Eighties, Betty turned recognized for performing the theme music from the TV present The L Phrase. Nearing their fourth decade collectively, the band launched one other album this yr and can be enjoying older and newer songs at Union Stage on December 17.
Rock
Perro Sombra
Famous on DCist’s checklist of space musicians to look at in 2024, Perro Sombra stands out as a bunch of contemporary rockeros—combining moody Spanish lyricism with a transparent inspiration drawn from old-fashioned rock ‘n roll. Their latest album, El Fuego Eterno, was simply launched in November forward of their present on the Pocket, happening December 7.
Soundfynd x WRGW
The music discovery platform Soundfynd and George Washington College radio station WRGW are coming collectively to deliver an evening of rock music to Songbyrd on December 8. Featured acts embody Berra, a cool alt-rock outfit hailing from American College, School Park-based group Baltimore Avenue, and DC noise rock band Dundrum.
Pinky Lemon
This shoegaze band splits their time between DC and Philadelphia resulting from members residing in each cities, however the District is completely satisfied to welcome them again—they’re bringing their droning punk-lite sound layered in thick synth to DC9 on December 15, the place they’re opening for Philly natives Wax Jaw.
Punk & Hardcore
Salad Days tenth Anniversary Present
To have fun a decade of Salad Days, a documentary following the early DC punk scene, the filmmakers are internet hosting a displaying of a revamped model of the movie alongside a live performance that includes Birthday Woman DC and Hammered Hulls at Black Cat on December 28.
Gone Chilly
This metalcore band based mostly out of Fredericksburg has made a reputation for itself since its inception two years in the past—their second-ever single, “In Items,” has racked up practically 300,000 streams. They’re enjoying Jammin’ Java on December 29 with help from fellow native hardcore acts Crutch, Seikilos, and Tripping Corpse.
Hip-Hop
Billy Woods and Kenny Segal
This rapper-producer duo—Woods hails from the District, Segal from Rockville—made it massive with their collaborations on the 2019 launch Hiding Locations and 2023’s Maps. They’re coming residence on December 8, enjoying at Union Stage to have fun the five-year anniversary of their first challenge collectively.
Oddisee
One other rapper to make it massive from the DC scene, Oddisee—whose discography is stuffed with shoutouts to the world, together with a observe named “I’m From PG” and an album known as Rock Creek Park—can be acting at Union Stage on December 18.
XBZ Exhibition
Organized by native artists Zuri and XZAI, plus their Dallas-based collaborator Bril Abanti, this present at the Pocket on December 28 brings collectively the most effective of the world—courtesy of the 2 DC-based organizers in addition to R&B singer Tia Sings and comic Makael Exum—and past.
Funk & Soul
Bottled Up
This six-piece blends collectively rock, jazz, and soul to make one thing finest described as danceable—their setup together with a number of synthesizers and souped-up guitars. Solely per week after the discharge of their newest single, “Utopia,” they’re enjoying DC9 on December 7.
Oh He Lifeless
Oh He Lifeless may take the prize for DC’s musical sweetheart. The funky pop band brings components from all around the soundscape, creating one thing totally distinctive that has garnered the eye of retailers native and past. Now, at their largest present but, they’re taking the stage at the Anthem on New 12 months’s Eve alongside Sammy Rae and the Mates.
Nation
Heaven Forbid
Taking the reins at Union Stage’s “All Hat No Cattle” free nation music night time on December 14 is Heaven Forbid, the self-proclaimed “excessive falutin’ rootin’ tootin’ sons of weapons” hailing from the District. Along with some good nation music for metropolis people, Union Stage is providing $3 beer.
Chad Frick
Celebrating the current launch of his debut album, Momentum, this Montgomery County crooner is taking the stage at Songbyrd on December 18 with fellow Maryland nation singer Tom Starr.
