Perro Sombra: “We want to… strengthen the local scene” with the DMV Music Alliance
Among the performers at the DMV Music Alliance’s upcoming benefit concert is Perro Sombra, or “Shadow Dog” in Spanish, a Latin rock band.
Daniel Gomez covers lead vocals and guitar, and Francisco Foschi and Lula Neira are bass. Gomez and Foschi are both multi-instrumentalists, even sometimes swapping bass and guitar on stage.
According to the band, “Francisco’s first instrument was the drums, and he was “forced” to change instruments because his neighbors kept calling the police on him.”
DJ O Show: ‘The Story I Am Telling… Rarely Gets Told’
DJ O Show, also known as Orene Askew, has been in the music game for over 15 years. Her professional musical roots are in DJ-ing, but she recently entered the hip-hop game with the release of her first single. Askew’s passion and driving force in music comes from her being an Afro-Indigenous, Two-Spirit female, and former member of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, learn more about Askew’s story with contributing writer Jaci Jedrych, including her influences, why she believes it’s important to acknowledge intersections, and the tragic event early in her career that gave her a renewed perspective on life.
Broken Fires Sings Secular ‘Hymns’
Recent Articles Broken Fires’ latest album ‘Hymns’ is a secular ode to love on earth. The London-based trio Broken Fires uploaded their first track in 2014 on New Year’s Day, and was instantly met with success. They quickly released their debut album, which sold out and lead to a string of tours that culminated in […]
Molly O’Malley Shows Their Deepest Emotions in ‘Nobody Parties (Like Molly)’
Recent Articles The latest EP by Louisville, Kentucky native Molly O’Malley, ‘Nobody Parties (Like Molly)’, is soul-bearing. Though her inspiration comes from artists like Patrick Stump, Elton John, Tove Lo, Labbe Siffre, and MGMT, her sound is altogether new: a “unique blend of 90’s alternative and sun-soaked dreamgaze”. Her sound strives to emphasize her vulnerability, […]
Lannie Flowers Samples the ‘Flavor of the Month’
Recent Articles Texas guitar pop legend Lannie Flowers has released his latest long-awaited album, ‘Flavor of the Month’. Lannie Flowers is no stranger to the music scene, from his role as the frontman of The Pengwins to his first solo album, ‘Same Old Story’, being released in 2008. This album was the genesis of an […]
Jahnel Daliya Lives Life to the Fullest ‘While I’m Still Young’
Recent Articles Jahnel Daliya channels love, fun, and youth in her latest release, ‘While I’m Still Young’. Northern Virginia-based artist Jahnel Daliya has a never-before-heard blend of folk, pop and rock backed by soulful vocals and songwriting, aimed to “finding the light in this heavy but beautiful world”. She began her journey in 2013 with […]
David Wax Museum Brings Mexo-Americana to the U.S.
Folk husband-and-wife duo David Wax and Suz Slezak are the brains behind David Wax Museum, a self-described “Mexo-Americana” band based out of Charlottesville, Virginia. The duo’s sound is distinctly marked by the Mexican influences that made them famous, both in style, content, and instrumentation. Creating music for 14 years, seven of those years with a growing family, David and Suz are professionals in the game with appearances on CBS This Morning: Saturday, NPR’s World Cafe, and Tiny Desk. Learn more about David Wax Museum’s journey of discovery with contributing writer Jaci Jedrych in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fleur Bleu.e Shows That Love Crosses Cultures with ‘Pyjama Princess’
More to Watch Created across cultures, Fleur Bleu.e’s latest track ‘Pyjama Princess’ releases on September 21. Delphine Lam and Vladimir Swann are Fleur Bleu.e, an alternative French/English duo created in 2019. They describe their meeting as finding “their musical half, clear and obscure,” and subsequent compositions as “nourished by their adolescent myths between Paris and […]
OMB Peezy Shows the Trials of Being ‘MisGuided’
Recent Articles OMB Peezy’s highly-anticipated new 16-track mixtape, ‘MisGuided’ drops today. Born in Mobile, Alabama and raised in Sacramento, California, LeParis Dade, professionally known as OMB Peezy has been musical his whole life. He released his debut track ‘Lay Down’ in 2016. In recent years, he has seen his musical career shoot forward through self-growth, […]
Ari & The SadLads Debut with ‘Cherry Blossom’
Recent Articles Ari & The Sad Lads are releasing their debut single together, ‘Cherry Blossom’. Ari Voxx, the frontwoman of the group, was born and raised in the District. She’s always loved music, as well as retro and vintage. “She grew up singing along to classic Motown artists like The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, […]
