During the chorus of “Best Friend,” the seamless, summery Sofi Tukker single that was recently featured in an iPhone X ad, a deep voice asks, “Yo, you want to meet me at the club?” If you’ll listen closely, you’ll hear…
Album Review: Manic Street Preachers – “Resistance Is Futile”
The world has changed a lot since 1986, when the Manic Street Preachers were formed. The politicians in charge are different; Richey Edwards is gone, hopefully at peace somewhere. Yet “culture, alienation, boredom, and despair” are still as relevant as…
Interview/Concert Photos: Boston Manor
Boston Manor is not from Boston. Rather, it’s a pop punk band from Blackpool, England—one that’s just as bold and unrelenting live as it is on the record. In 2016, the group made a splash with its first LP, the…
Interview/Concert Photos: Hot Mulligan
On Friday, March 23, Hot Mulligan stood before a crowd at D.C.’s Union Stage and made an announcement. “We’re going to play ‘All You Wanted’ by Michelle Branch!” they proclaimed. What followed was not a cover of the classic 2001…
Interview: Hot Flash Heat Wave
The scene: sunny California in the 2010s. The characters: Adam Abildgaard, Ted Davis, Nathaniel Blüm, and Nick Duffy, all high school students. Bonded by their love for music, the four became friends and soon began to play together. In 2015,…
Concert Review: MGMT – Washington, D.C., 3/15/18
When I strode into The Anthem for the MGMT show, I felt like I was boarding a new ride at Disney World. Sure, I knew I was in for an immersive experience, but did I have any idea what that…
Interview: Yungblud
Listen up, world: Yungblud’s got something to say to you. This 20-year-old Brit has the sound of Jamie T and the Arctic Monkeys, and the lyrical magic to match. He uses his powers for good—namely, to direct audiences’ attention toward…
