Laurel Halsey, who contributed keys to Days of Retreat, is also a brilliant singer and songwriter who performs around DC as Bal Boheme. Check out her excellent EP. Babbling April
The newest album from Speaking Suns is an addictive dose of midwestern guitar rock. Dave used to play bass with this outfit (check out their Part One EP to hear those groovy lines). Babbling April
There are a hundred good DC bands we could recommend, but perhaps our favorite recent release is this EP from BRNDA. Mayhem Tom is an ace track. Babbling April
Riding the line between indie pop and psychedelic folk, the songs on the latest from The Madeleines are as gorgeous as they are mysterious. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 22, 2022
Cellist Amy Domingues' Garland of Hours project combines indie rock, chamber music, and medieval modalities for a uniquely mystical sound. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2021
From L.A. comes the latest from post-rock outfit bondo, with tendrils of spindly guitar snaking through arid percussion. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 4, 2023