Welcome to another edition of our monthly music feature, where we highlight a local artist and upcoming shows from local acts. It’s time to turn up the volume and celebrate Women’s History Month the best way we know how — through a look back at our favorite femme D.C. musicians!
🎙️ The Local Female Artists You Need To Know
With ethereal vocals, Voxx can often be found performing around the city with jazz ensembles or singing her own indie-pop music with the Sad Lads band. See why cherry blossom season and all things pink are a key part to Voxx’s artistry.
Next Local Shows:
March 22 | 3 p.m. | Free | Cherry Blossom Festival at the Tidal Basin
April 6 | 9 p.m. | $20+ | Comet Ping Pong
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Mabel Canty, Tess Kontarinis & Isabella MacKaye (Birthday Girl DC)
Still in their teens, this alt-rock trio is considered one of the most promising bands of D.C.’s music scene. They have opened for Jack White and Snail Mail and are currently touring the East Coast.
Next Local Show:
April 17 | 6:30 p.m. | $22+ | The Atlantis
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Naomi Alquist (Prinze George)
There would be no Prinze George band without lead vocalist Alquist. With vintage vocals (and wardrobe) blended with synth-pop, Alquist transports you to a fresh yet nostalgic world.
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Caroline Weinroth (Cinema Hearts)
Former Miss America contestant turned indie rocker, Weinroth always knows how to command a stage. Performing at SXSW Festival last year, she made Rolling Stone’s “Best of List” and is set to perform again this week at the same festival.
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Ever the storyteller, O’Neill uses visceral lyricism and stripped down acoustics to create her “quietly confident americana” sound. According to O’Neill, her love for music started when she was in the womb.
Next Local Show:
March 10 | 8 p.m. | 15+ | The Pocket
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Samantha Collings & Emily Yaremchuk (Massie)
Drummer Collings and vocalist Yaremchuk make up two-thirds of the power pop band Massie (formerly known as Grady). Their music and consistent performances keep riot grrrl punk alive and well in the DMV.
Next Local Show:
March 29 | 8 p.m. | $13+ | The Atlantis
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Sunstoney. (Julianna Photography)
Sunstoney is known for her DIY dreamy-pop and R&B music. Finding solace after a breakup by producing songs in GarageBand, Sunstoney took her music from humble basement beginnings to the stage.
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Miri Tyler (Pretty Bitter)
Bassist Tyler plays in the locally acclaimed indie-pop band Pretty Bitter, which won Best Pop Album at the 2023 Wammie Music Awards. She also plays drums for the D.C. punk band Ekko Astral.
Next Local Show:
March 21 | 7 p.m. | $18 | Pie Shop
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Pretty Bitter in concert. (Photo by Meredith Wohl)
🎟️ Other Upcoming Local Shows To See
- Right Chipper, Attic Sessions, XK Scenario (Alt. Rock) | March 19 | 8 p.m. | $20 | DC9
- Blaxian, Jru Anthony (opening for New Bounce Collective) (R&B, Soul, Indie) | March 22 | 8 p.m. | $17+ | The Pocket
- Peak Bloom (opening for Yes Yes A Thousand Times Yes) (Emo) | March 28 | 8 p.m. | $15+ | The Pocket
- Spring Silver, Breezy Supreme, Massie (Alt. Rock, Punk) | March 29 | 8 p.m. | $13+ | The Atlantis
- Femi and the Foundation (Blues, Funk) | March 30 | 8 p.m. | $15+ | Songbyrd
🎵 New Local Music Mentions
Folk music a la Mumford & Sons, Lumineers, and Of Monsters & Men, brings me back to when I was a teen with no responsibilities – “Better Days” if you will. Off of Keim’s new album, “Better Days” provides some much needed upbeat nostalgia, all wrapped up in a catchy indie-folk melody.
🎧 Women Artists of the DMV: A Playlist
Check out this Spotify playlist we made, featuring music by great women artists in the DMV such as the bands highlighted above.
