Riffs is the place to find up-to-date information on the D.C. and Baltimore live music scenes and read interviews with artists and reviews of the latest releases and concerts.
Quirky acoustic rock duo the Front Bottoms perform at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Va. Published 2:45 p.m. February 3, 2012 - Comments
Psychadelic rockers Liftoff perform at their record release party at the Black Cat in Washington, DC. Published 1:04 p.m. January 25, 2012 - Comments
The Smithereens managed to bring all the excitement of the big venue, leaving much of the audience on their feet, grinning and shaking their heads in amazement at feeling this good once again. Published 5:07 p.m. January 14, 2012 - Comments
European synth-pop band VNV Nation perform in Washington DC at the 9:30 Club. Published 11:58 a.m. December 15, 2011 - Comments
Avant-garde hardcore icons the Dillinger Escape Plan perform at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. Published 11:37 a.m. December 5, 2011 - Comments
Chicago's Mannequin Men play Backstage at the Black Cat in Washington, DC. Published 3:11 p.m. November 29, 2011 - Comments
The eclectic Brooklyn band the Loom performs at the Velvet Lounge in Washington DC. Published 4:48 p.m. November 28, 2011 - Comments
Adam Young brings Owl City to the 9:30 Club. Published 10:14 a.m. November 21, 2011 - Comments
The Swedish dance rockers the Sounds perform at the Black Cat in Washington, DC. Published 12:44 p.m. November 11, 2011 - Comments
Singer/songwriter Mat Kearney performs at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. Published 11:42 a.m. November 7, 2011 - Comments
Stephen Bradley is an avid music listener and an occasional writer. He grew up in the Washington DC area and has been embedded in the local music scene for years. Currently he lives in Vienna, VA. He enjoys bands that ...
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Stephen Bradley is an avid music listener and an occasional writer. He grew up in the Washington DC area and has been embedded in the local music scene for years. Currently he lives in Vienna, VA. He enjoys bands that have been broken up for at least a decade.