Jeff Martin

Electro-pop outfit Digitalism has evolved over the last seven years from a techno-heavy prog-dance group to one with a synth-saturated sound. At either end of the spectrum, they're a rave and festival mainstay. Despite having built a loyal fanbase with hits like "Zdarlight" and "Idealistic", only the strong survived until their... continue reading on DCist

Friendly Fires brought their brand of pop-dance-punk to an energetic crowd at the 9:30 Club on Thursday evening. Blending equal parts Jamiroquai and The Bravery, this U.K. vocal jam band for the college generation proved what your friends have been saying: "They're great live!" WIth so many electro-pop bands riding... continue reading on DCist

Shortly after news leaked that President Barack Obama was to announce the death of Osama bin Laden, several District residents -- many of them students from nearby George Washington University, taking a break from studying for their finals -- made their way to the White House to celebrate the news.... continue reading on DCist

by DCist contributor Shauna Alexander It seems like time away in The Dead Weather has given Alison Mosshart, half of The Kills, the ultra-confidence she lacked the last time she and co-conspirator Jamie Hince came to town in 2009. With a set mostly comprised of tracks from their recent effort,... continue reading on DCist

As if we weren't excited enough about the upcoming Dismemberment Plan shows at the end of the week, the guys brought our anticipation to a fever pitch by a) releasing some more tickets for their Black Cat and 9:30 Club shows yesterday and b) playing a secret show at Galaxy... continue reading on DCist