Flight Facilities returns to DC June 23rd back at the 9:30 Club with support from Two Another. Flight Facilities last performed in DC in 2018 at 9:30 Club and since have released their album ’Forever’ in 2021. The ‘Forever’ album features support from Drama, Channel Tres, Broods and more. This is the duo’s second studio album.  The Flight Facilities duo consists of two Australian natives Hugo Gruzman and James Lyell. The group broke through the dance music scene with their […] The post U Street Music Hall Presents: Flight Facilities at 9:30 Club appeared first on Blisspop ..read more

It’s a scary time to be a queer American: with homophobic hate crimes on the rise and LGBTQ+ rights rapidly eroding, it can be difficult to find anything to be hopeful about. With pride month coming to a close, however, it’s more important than ever to remember why we celebrate and why resistance, resilience, and joy are so important. While it’s certainly necessary to fight injustice by supporting important causes, just as important is expressing ourselves meaningfully and joyfully to […] The post Feature | Producer Pride: Celebrating Queer Electronic Artists appeared first on Blisspop ..read more

Hayden James returns to DC May 11th with his Lifted tour at the 9:30 Club. He is accompanied by a live performance from Cassian.  Hayden most recently was seen at Coachella and wow’d the Do-lab audience with a surprise set. The hype around Hayden James’ set comes to no surprise as he continues to deliver alluring hits featuring SIDEPIECE, Elderbrook, and Odesza’s remix of his song “Something About You.” The Australian award-winning producer brings a down-tempo approach to electro-pop house […] The post U Street Music Hall Presents: Hayden James at 9:30 Club with Cassian appeared first on ..read more

On April 19th, American University’s student-run label, Second District Records, hosted a performance of several of their artists at Union Stage. After coming off being online from the pandemic and starting the semester with merely 3 members, the label saw explosive growth, adding nearly 70 members and 6 artists in 2022. Like the label itself, the performance was artistically and stylistically diverse, with artists from many different genres sharing the stage. Opening for the concert were DMV artists Mo Sella […] The post Concert Review | Second District Records Revival Show appeared first on ..read more

Portland-based IHP’s new remix of Xxtarlit’s Fleeting Frozen Hearts is a pumping techno banger, the kind of song that wants to tear your head apart from the inside out. Taking Xxtarlit’s original lolicore, hyperpop-esque sound, and turning the intensity up to eleven, the remix is a powerful rework that keeps everything great about the original intact.  In the remix, drum n’ bass percussion from the original song serves as a backbone to the pounding hard techno kick, with a neurofunk […] The post Review | Xxtarlit – Fleeting Frozen Heart (IHP REMIX) appeared first on Blisspop ..read more

DeadSeanKennedy shared with us Breath of Air. This single of the release is a breath of fresh air that builds to a proper climax. The post Review | DeadSeanKennedy Breath of Air appeared first on Blisspop ..read more

For a genre that’s existed for thirty years, reggaeton is undergoing massive changes to its sound. The genre, a fusion of hip-hop, dancehall, and Caribbean and Latin music has been a staple in Latin America since the 1990s: artists like Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, and, more recently, Bad Bunny and J Balvin have all been catapulted into the global charts. But post-pandemic, a new, electronic side of reggaeton has started to emerge, allowing the genre to push at its limits. […] The post Feature| The Rise of Electronic Reggaeton appeared first on Blisspop ..read more

Nieri is a Milan born pop/edm artist who now resides in Los Angeles. He is becoming known for his very danceable and energetic anthems that navigate all that the pop/edm genre has to offer. This latest track, “Beautiful Music,” continues to make fans come back for more.  “Beautiful Music” is a groovy pop EDM tune that paints a picture of dancing the night away. Nieri’s vocals are fabulously mellifluous and melodic. They call for the listener to experience this journey […] The post Review | “Beautiful Music” – Nieri appeared first on Blisspop ..read more

Grammy nominated downtempo music producer, Bonobo, returns to Washington DC for a live performance at 9:30 Club as part of his Fragments Live Tour this Thursday, March 3rd. On tour, Bonobo is showcasing his latest and greatest seventh studio album, Fragments. Fragments is best described as pensive, cinematic soundscapes woven into intricate drum production and instrumentation. Bonobo’s live performances are unparalleled in the world of live electronic music. For many artists, it can be extremely difficult to translate a produced album to a […] The post Bonobo returns to DC for a ..read more

Spaceface (lead by Jake Ingalls formerly of The Flaming Lips) are self-described “Retro Futurist Dream Rock” visionaries. Their music resides at the forefront of the evolving psychedelic sonic landscape in the United States. Spaceface gained momentum in recent years with their 2017 debut LP, Sun Kids. Subsequently, they hit the road on international tours and notable festival appearances such as: SXSW, Desert Daze, Canadian Music Week, Treefort Music Fest, Hangout Music Festival, and more. They have a reputation for their […] The post Interview | Jake Ingalls of Spaceface appeared first on Bli ..read more