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Past articles by Chris:

Bed Maker, a band of D.C. punk veterans, play for city that shaped them

Bed Maker will perform Sept. 16 at Rhizome at 7 p.m. → Read More

After devastating loss, songwriter Julie Byrne sings of love and life

The folk singer will perform at Songbyrd on Sept. 19. at 8 p.m. → Read More

4 concerts to catch in D.C. over the next several days

Project Glow comes to the RFK Stadium grounds, plus 100 Gecs, Ministry and Yves Tumor perform. → Read More

Four concerts to catch in D.C. over the next several days

Caroline Rose, G Perico, Chris Forsyth and Tye Tribbett perform. → Read More

Rapper Kelow LaTesha’s sound evolves, along with the DMV music scene

Kelow LaTesha to play at Songbyrd on Friday, March 31. → Read More

4 concerts to catch in D.C. over the next several days

Four music events to catch in Washington, D.C., this week. → Read More

D.C. DJs to host EDM legends at two parties in Washington this month

The trio behind Hast du Feuer are bringing in big names for two electronic dance music parties in D.C. this month. → Read More

4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days

Concert previews: Yu Su at Flash, Kaash Paige at Union Stage, Alash Ensemble at Hill Center, Gel at Comet. → Read More

3 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days

Oxymorrons, BabyTron and Pulses. perform. → Read More

With Black Techno Matters, Bernard Farley uses music to fuel revolution

Bernard Farley, founder of Black Techno Matters, is hosting a secret show in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. → Read More

Rapper Rod Wave puts pain and pathos on display a packed Capital One Arena

Up-and-coming rapper Rod Wave eschews hip-hop bluster to explore themes of love, loss and loneliness. → Read More

Beau Young Prince is all about changing the mood

The D.C. rapper is performing at Songbyrd on Dec. 2. → Read More

4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days

Mary Prankster, Dominic Fike, Amber Mark and Nikki Lane perform. → Read More

4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days

Alvvays, Ron Trent, Jessie Reyez and Alex G perform. → Read More

Jru Anthony, son of a go-go legend, finds his groove in the gray areas

The 19-year-old singer-songwriter is the son of go-go legend Frank "Scooby" Sirius. → Read More

4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days

Chiiikeee, Ella Jane and Let's Eat Grandma perform, plus HellBent at 9:30 Club. → Read More

Steve Lacy, cool and comfortable while grappling with newfound fame

Singer-songwriter-producer Steve Lacy, who has the nation’s top hit (“Bad Habit”), brought his silky sonics to the Fillmore Silver Spring on Saturday. → Read More

The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Oct. 13-19

The weekend brings Oktoberfest and Dia de los Muertos parties, cider festivals, a celebration of Native American heritage and after-hours museum events. → Read More

Erica Dawn Lyle mixes music and activism on her latest project

Proceeds from a compilation featuring collaborations with women in punk benefit Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust. → Read More

4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days

Sudan Archives, Cash Langdon, Smashing Pumpkins and Serpentwithfeet perform. → Read More