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 Trap
When 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[...]
Album Review – Growroom Interpretations Vol. 1 : Cure for Pain – Morphine Cover Album
In its inaugural entry into the Interpretations series, Growroom Productions has selected 12 eclectic DC and NYC-area artists to tackle[...]
Getting To Know: Gordon Sterling & The People
The DC-based soul/rock band Gordon Sterling & The People is forging out of the pandemic so fresh, like a cicada[...]
Getting To Know: Papylulu
When I ask musicians in the DMV music scene who they would love to collaborate with, the name Papylulu comes[...]
Getting To Know: Eric Scott
Washington, DC's singer/songwriter and bassist, Eric Scott, is pure soulful goodness. He has toured internationally, sharing stages with the likes of[...]
Getting To Know: Julie Outrage
Want to hear a vibe that feels immediately good in your ears? Guitarist, singer-songwriter, and percussion player Julie Outrage delivers,[...]
Getting To Know: Matt SwampGuinee
I was introduced to Matt SwampGuinee after a show at Black Cat by a mutual music friend who said, "you HAVE to[...]
Getting To Know: DeSanguashington
DeSanguashington (Day-San-gwa-sheen-ton) is a DC-based Colombian American band that is masterful at fusing traditional Colombian folk music with music you[...]
Getting To Know: Dior Ashley Brown
Dior Ashley Brown, dubbed a "Hip Hop polymath" by the Washington Post, is an award-winning DC-native artist, emcee, musician, actor,[...]
Getting To Know: Garrett Gleason’s Upcoming Releases
Garrett Gleason has been described by his DC-music contemporaries as, "the best in the business" and "one of the few[...]
Getting To Know: Eddie Fuentes
Eddie Fuentes is passionate about music and bringing it to the DMV community. In addition to being in several DMV[...]
Getting To Know: Sol Roots
Ask me about artists who exude love, and I will always bring up renowned DC-area guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Sol Roots. His band, Sol[...]
Getting To Know: Elisa Binger
If you've seen a show at the DC's Black Cat anytime since 2016, there's a good chance that Elisa Binger[...]
Getting To Know: Natalie Brooke
Natalie Brooke is a force to be reckoned with. She is masterful on the keyboard, having studied at Shenandoah Conservatory[...]
Getting To Know: Lauren Calve
Today 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[...]
Getting to Know: The Sweater Set
We are thrilled to kick off our new interview series, "Getting to Know," with one of the most heartfelt, earnest,[...]
On Our Radar: Vesper Wood
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On Our Radar: Greyson Chance
Greyson Chance is on his way to becoming the next Ariana Grande. That may sound like a bold claim, but hear[...]
On Our Radar: Guardin
Witnessing an artist begin to flourish is perhaps one of the most heart warming aspects of music journalism; Guardin’s performance at[...]
MAE in the Fall: Giving Thanks for Friends, Family, and New Albums
Thanksgiving is a holiday to spend time with family, eat too much, and get in a little partying in with[...]
Lettuce and Turkuaz to Funk Up DC this Saturday
In what will be undoubtably be the "Funkiest Fall" event in the DMV, Lettuce, Turkuaz, and special guests and friends will be[...]
On Our Radar: Jeremy Zucker
When our relatives ask us the dreaded “What are you doing after college?!”, most of us don’t reply with “Putting[...]
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[...]
On Our Radar – The Evolving Electronic Scene
With seemingly every pop song leading with a catchy EDM beat, there's no doubt that electronic music is taking over[...]
On Our Radar – The Rising Indie Scene
The DC music scene is filled to the brim with talented up and coming performers. In an effort to bring[...]