What concerts will you see in January or February?
Welcome to 2025. Doesn’t feel like a new year, but one thing we can count on. The music never stops. And you get to enjoy as many live music experiences as you can handle! Try some of these.
As always, find local music in yellow. Use some of your concert going capital to see local music at DC’s small venues. You’ll be helping those businesses and artists, and too much live music is not a thing.
Top Concerts for January/February
January 2025
You Fool! w/ Night Hawk + Milo in the Doldrums @ Pearl Street Warehouse (1/9/25)
Deep Dive Live @ The Atlantis (1/10/25) (I can attest you will enjoy both Pretty Bitter and Drook live. A showcase of local talent, so don’t miss it!)
Mystery Friends w/ Daphne Eckman + ViRG @ The Atlantis (1/11/25) (Mystery Friends will be releasing their new EP, ON THE FLOOR, and should be an amazing show!)
Half Waif @ Songbyrd Music House (1/11/25)
L’Impératrice @ The Anthem (1/16/25)
The Mitras w/ Courage Mother + Rat Jester + Thunder Paw @ DC9 (1/17/25)
Peak Bloom w/ The Montaines + Modern Culture + Torrents @ Pie Shop (1/17/25) (The Montaines just released their latest single titled “Work It Out”, and based on that powerful track alone, you should go check them out! Peak Bloom is also good and were just featured in the Washington Post. You know what to do. Get to Pie Shop.)
North By North w/ KINDA EVIL + Dear Daria @ Pie Shop (1/19/25)
Jordana @ Union Stage (1/25/25) (Jordana was raised in Maryland, and now lives in LA. She just released her new album, Lively Premonition (via Grand Jury) last October.)
Carol Ades w/ Sabrina Song @ DC9 (1/25/25)
Soccer Mommy @ 9:30 Club (1/27/25)
Soccer Mommy @ The Atlantis (1/28/25)
Endlings w/ A Shrewdness of Apes + Hungry Bug @ Pie Shop (1/29/25)
Jamie XX @ The Anthem (1/30/25)
Color Palette w/ Flowerbomb + DJ Paul Vodra @ Pie Shop (1/31/25)
Glosser w/ homeschool friend + Close @ DC9 (1/31/25) (Glosser’s EP Release show! Their new EP is titled Angel Dust.)
February 2025
Broke Royals w/ The North Country + Cal Rifkin @ Songbyrd Music House (2/1/25) (Broke Royals, the DC-based rock & roll band known for their arena-ready sound, are set to reintroduce two fan-favorite songs, “The Thick Of It” and “Games You Play,” to streaming platforms for the first time. As part of their 10th anniversary celebration, the band has revisited both tracks, adding new layers and fresh perspectives to the music. “The Thick Of It” will be released on January 10, followed by “Games You Play” on January 31, marking the beginning of an exciting year for the group.)
Wallice @ The Atlantis (2/2/25)
Phantogram @ The Fillmore Silver Spring (2/4/25) (Phantogram just released their fifth album Memory Of A Day (via Neon Gold Records), and I like it after one listen. They always put on an amazing show, so don’t even try to miss this one!)
The Owners w/ Zwei Null Zwei + Teen Cobra @ DC9 (2/7/25)
Jerry Cantrell w/Filter @ The Fillmore Silver Spring (2/7/25) (Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains fame! Let’s go!)
Greensky Bluegrass @ The Anthem (2/7 & 2/8/25) (Bluegrass-Americana band Greensky Bluegrass just released a new EP, “The Iceland Sessions”. According to Paul Hoffman (mandolin), “Greensky is and always has been very unique in our world. We put our love, energy, and focus into what we appreciate about our music. We come together as a band in a way that’s organic. We take a lot of pride in how we grow and challenge each other too. We’re maturing together. I think we get more Greensky all of the time.”)
The House You Grew Up In w/ Milo In the Doldrums @ DC9 (2/8/25)
Stars @ 9:30 Club (2/8/25)
Strathmore Music Center 20th Birthday Bash @ The Strathmore Music Center (2/8/25)
Benjamin Ingrosso @ The Fillmore Silver Spring (2/16/25) (Swedish pop star Benjamin Ingrosso just released his new album Pink Velvet Theatre (via Capitol Records). He will also be in an upcoming film, The Entertainment System is Down, with Keanu Reeves and Kirsten Dunst coming in 2026.)
The Beanstalk Library w/ KINDA EVIL + Railsplitter @ Pearl Street Warehouse (2/16/25)
Lauren Mayberry @ 9:30 Club (2/18/25) (Lauren puts CHVRCHES on the backburner and releases her debut solo album, Vicious Creature (via Island Records). I saw her first ever solo show in 2023 at the 9:30 Club. Looking forward to seeing how she’s progressed!)
Alexa Rose w/ Blue Cactus @ Jammin Java (2/20/25)
Mystery Friends w/ DUUNES @ Songbyrd Music House (2/21/25) (Mystery Friends just released their new EP titled ON THE FLOOR! (shouting is encouraged when speaking it) and performed a release show at The Atlantis in January, which sadly I was out of town for. If you missed that show like me, then you better get your ass on the floor of Songbyrd on Friday, Feb. 21st!)
The Hails @ Union Stage (2/23/25)
LØLØ @ The Atlantis (2/23/25)
Charli Adams w/ Fire Swimmer @ DC9 (2/23/25)
Dropkick Murphys @ The Anthem (2/27/25)
Jason Isbell @ Warner Theatre (2/27, 2/28 & 3/1/25)
Soft No w/ Pinky Lemon + Flowerbomb + Swerves @ Pie Shop (2/28/25)
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