Wednesday, May 9, Air at the 9:30 Club. Atmospheric and, frankly, sexy electronica by a French duo. Listen: “Once Upon a Time”
Saturday, May 12, Silversun Pickups at the DC101 Chili Cookoff. Driving, melodic guitar rock with a mid 90s flavor. Listen: “Lazy Eye”
Saturday, May 12, Dr. Dog at the Rock and Roll Hotel. Sloppy, joyous Beatlesesque pop rock from a Philly band. Listen: “My Old Ways”
Sunday, May 13, Sloan at the Black Cat. Some of the best straightforward, rollicking pop you’ll hear—plus an energetic live show to boot. Listen: “Who Taught You to Live Like That?”
Monday, !!! (Chk Chk Chk) at the 9:30 Club. Post-punk disco that’ll make you get up and dance. Listen: “Hello? Is This Thing On?”
