Last week, Los Angeles-based band Local Natives performed at the 9:30 club alongside Superhumanoids, who opened the evening with a live, energetic performance. Meets Obsession was there to catch all the on-stage action in our latest Photo Diary. Standout Tracks from Setlist Breakers | Wide Eyes | World News Photos by Mariah Miranda
Ty Segall – “The Motivator” – TY REX Rogue Wave – “College” Milk Music – “Cruise Your Illusion” Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Under the Earth”
Earlier this month, we saw DC-based band Mission South perform live at DC9 in Washington D.C. The three-man band—comprised of Dan Miller (guitar/vocals), John Beck (bass/vocals) and Max Harwood (drums)—delivered a high-energy performance rich with their signature sound of alternative rock and smooth blues. Check out our photo favorites. [divider] (continued…)
Photo: Alex Richardson Imagine if Ellie Goulding’s style fairy, Lily Allen’s wit guru and Joni Mitchell’s vocal coach came together to persuade the formations of a beautiful new trend of musicology. The result would be someone like the angelic singer-songwriter Clair Reilly-Roe. As the daughter of music and peace-loving hippies, (continued…)
Mrs. Carter has killed it this past weekend with the release of her HBO documentary “Life is But a Dream” and on “Oprah’s Next Chapter.” To honor the weekend of Sasha Fierce, we have compiled a list of the best Beyonce covers, ‘cause she run the world. Caution: You may (continued…)
As the anticipated day of “love” — or for some, misery — quickly approaches, we’ve put together a musical mix that will get you in the mood for tomorrow’s festivities. Whether you’re single, in bliss coupledom, or just want to listen to some feel-good tunes, we’ve got you covered. Check (continued…)
Hardcore bands seriously have the best fans in the world. Not only are they fiercely loyal, but they are among the most enthusiastic and participatory fans at live shows. Seriously, hardcore shows rarely are boring. So when we arrived at the Rock & Roll Hotel on Friday in Washington D.C. (continued…)
Some might call his music dubstep, while others may say it’s Cockney rap, industrial or even psychedelic pop, but one thing is for sure, it’s hard to place Aleister X in any music genre—which is precisely the reason why he’s starting to gain our attention. With a penchant for darkness (continued…)
I have to admit, I’m a sucker for grungy vocals and an acoustic guitar. Seriously, set me up with the Erik Petersen’s of the world, and I’ve got a discography that I can listen to forever. When I heard that Vinnie Caruana—former frontman of The Movielife and lead singer of (continued…)
We’re seriously crushing on the Golden Grrrls. And no, we’re not talking about Betty White and company, but rather Glasgow-based indie pop band comprised of Ruari MacLean (guitar, vocals), Eilidh Rodgers (drums, vocals) and Rachel Aggs (vocals). Inspired by DIY punk and alternative bands like The Vaselines and The Pastels, (continued…)
If you’ve seen a TV ad for Internet Explorer 9 in the last several months, then you’ve probably heard the soulful vocals of British singer/songwriter Alex Clare, whose song “Too Close” recently gained international fame. Since the IE 9 ad debuted in March, Clare’s dubstep-infused song has reached No. 1 (continued…)
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On Saturday, we headed to U Street Music Hall to catch experimental Pittsburgh-based band, Black Moth Super Rainbow. The sometimes melancholic band, with a penchant for disguises and pseudonyms, like Tobacco (vocals), Iffernaut (drums), the Seven Fields of Aphelion (keyboards) and Ryan Graveface (bass and guitar), gave their U Street (continued…)
[spacer size="10"]Air traffic controllers maintain safe and systematic flows of air traffic along systems of circulation on a global scale. They’re regulators of movement, distance and security. And most importantly, they contain an enormous amount of power and influence in the palms of their hands. So, what is the potential (continued…)
[spacer size="10"]If you don’t have plans yet, be sure to head over to the 9:30 club on Thursday evening to see Grammy nominated recording artist Matisyahu. The Jewish Rap/Reggae artist will be performing in DC for one evening for his sixth annual “Festival of Light tour.” This year’s “Festival of Light” will (continued…)
Hailing from down under in Perth, Western Australia, indie rock band TV Snow is turning heads with their catchy, coastal pop songs worthy of any summer anthem. With five bandmates comprised of Sean Tyler (vocals), Anthony Di Giovanni (lead guitar), John Mariani (rhythm guitar) Derek Wardrobe (bass) and Garo Tanzi (continued…)
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