The multi-platinum 21-year-old sensation Lil Tecca lit up the stage at The Fillmore Silver Spring with support from Sofaygo in February. The venue was sold out with eager fans anticipating a night of catchy beats and infectious melodies. The night delivered an electrifying performance that left the audience buzzing with excitement. Take a look at some photos from their set below, captured by Evan Kim ..read more

In the pantheon of pop music royalty from the early 2000s, T-Pain and his undeniably addictive songs remain some of the most memorable pop bangers of our generation. Beyond the catchy, autotune-driven songs of the his catalogue, T-Pain stunned both D.C. and the world with the reveal of his Tiny Desk concert at NPR nearly eight years ago when he sang some of his most popular songs acapella, revealing his incredible natural singing voice. While we here at Capitol Sound DC were lucky enough to see T-Pain perform a short, surprise set at SXSW 2022, we were hopeful that one day we’d get to revel i ..read more

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Following the release of their latest record, The Art of Forgetting, Caroline Rose shone bright in their recent return to D.C. at the 9:30 Club. Exploring themes of growth, loss, and love, Rose brought production value and star power to a truly memorable, spectacular show. Check out photographer Meredith Wohl’s coverage of the show below ..read more

The ethereal, unbelievably talented Kelela graced the 9:30 Club stage in a triumphant return to D.C. this March. Taking the buzzing, sold out room through an entrancing tour of her discography, Kelela paused mid-set to thank the crowd for both selling out the show in a matter of minutes and for waiting patiently for the release of her new album, Raven. Take a look at some photos from her set below, captured by Meredith Wohl ..read more

This September, Phoenix graced The Anthem with a sweeping set of songs from all eras of their lively catalogue, bringing stunning visuals and undeniable stage presence to one of DC’s favorite venues. Returning to The Anthem almost exactly five years after they helped open the venue as one of its first shows, Phoenix delivered one of our favorite concerts of this fall to a packed house of dedicated fans. Check out Meredith Wohl’s photos from Phoenix’s return to the nation’s capital below ..read more

Design by Morgan Seltzer There’s something so incredibly exciting about hearing songs so explosively joyful bump through speakers around Austin’s coolest venues, especially when the folks performing those songs have such unforgettable stage presence. Enter BLACKSTARKIDS, one of the most memorable acts we saw this year at SXSW. Hailing from Kansas City, MO, BLACKSTARKIDS makes music to dance with your friends to, and seeing them vibe in perfect sync together on stage, you couldn’t help but feel drawn into their performance. Each of the bandmates shine with ample solos, showcasing the unique st ..read more

Design by Morgan Seltzer In this modern time, we are drawn to sorrow and low-spirit stories, whether it's the boredom or anxiety of quarantine, overwhelming global conflict or something as mundane as you figuring out what to eat for lunch. When we over-consume these terrible things, sometimes we just want to scream and kick. Fortunately, Brooklyn-based punk band, Gustaf, is here to melt away all your anxieties with their irreverent music. One of the most exciting up and coming bands, Gustaf, is composed of Lydia Gammill on vocals, Tine Hill on bass, Melissa Lucciola on drums, Vram Kherlopian ..read more

Design by Morgan Seltzer Walking into The Moody Theater in downtown Austin in the thick of SXSW 2022, anyone could sense the excitement on the streets in anticipation of Dolly Parton taking the stage for her first-ever SXSW appearance. Having announced that she would be performing just two weeks prior to SXSW 2022, it didn’t take very long for fans and SXSW attendees alike to line up on the streets hours beforehand to make sure they could get into the venue for not only her performance, but for her panel conversation with author James Patterson, moderated by actress, singer, and producer Conn ..read more

Design by Morgan Seltzer Take a look at our favorite acts and most memorable moments of SXSW 2022! Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner DJ’ing Kappa’s day party. Quinn Christopherson at St. David’s Historic Sanctuary. Quinn Christopherson at St. David’s Historic Sanctuary. Quinn Christopherson and Medium Build at St. David’s Historic Sanctuary. Gully Boys at The Ballroom. Nat of the Gully Boys at The Ballroom. Nadi of the Gully Boys at The Ballroom. Gully Boys at The Ballroom. Ezra Furman at the Empire Garage. The Convenience at Cheer Up Charlie’s. The iconic T-Pain at Empire Garag ..read more