The 2021 installment of the annual All Things Go Festival is almost upon us and excitement surrounding the festival is palpable. This year’s events will be taking place at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, October 16th. The festival will feature headlining sets from Haim, St. Vincent, Charli XCX, Girl In […]
Author: Alex Koch
Japanese Breakfast fired up the emotions at The Fillmore last week
As the days were counting down to July 21, 2021, I was getting increasingly nervous and filled with emotions. Anticipation, excitement, anxiety, uncertainty, and some emotions I don’t know how to describe. Japanese Breakfast was kicking off their first tour for the first time since COVID-19 erupted. I, and the […]
2020: As It Happened – A Playlist by Alex Koch
Around this time last year I had an idea that has been trending around the internet for a few years now. Make playlist of a song a day throughout the course of a year and reflect on that list when the year closes. Well, I figured I’d compile songs on […]
We’re All Just Trying to Survive 2020
During all the 2020 madness, I’ve been making a playlist each month. The playlist is filled with songs by artists I was going to photograph, songs I was listening (both old and new), and songs I’ve been discovering. The amount of songs on each list is equivalent to however many […]
All the bad kids gathered at Union Stage for Black Lips
Atlanta’s own Black Lips stopped by Union Stage in D.C. last Sunday. They played a mixture of new songs from their latest album, Sing In A World That’s Falling Apart, as well as, songs from their other acclaimed albums. The performance and overall vibe of the crowd was reminiscent of […]
Introducing Alex Koch
Hi! My names Alex and I’m a 20 year old music and sound nerd who’s got a love for photography as well. My love and passion for music originates from car rides with my mom and listening to Richard Blades radio shows. From there spawned my love for David Bowie, […]
Saint Motel and Kolars take things to a whole new level at 930 Club
Saint Motel brought their Motion Picture show to life, quite literally, at 9:30 Club with help from Kolars. To some, Saint Motel comes off as your typical bubble gum pop band, but they’re so much more than that upon further sonic inspection. Saint Motel successfully incorporates elements of disco, nowave, […]
Cold War Kids at 930 Club
Fans were wrapped around the building and down the corner awaiting Cold War Kids and Overcoats show at 9:30 Club, Despite the rain and frigid temperatures. It was a packed night as things were sold out and for good reason. Things started off with the colorful and cheery Overcoats. Immediately […]
YACHT Visits Songbyrd Cafe
Young Americans Challenging High Technology, known as YACHT, has consistently pushed boundaries with their music and their Grammy nominated album, Chain Tripping, sees their most powerful push to date. The sound bending trio constructed this album with the help of an Artificial intelligence program that helped shape the different sounds […]
Yola and Amythyst Kiah Warm our Souls at 930 Club
The weather may have been cold outside, but Yola left a sold-out 9:30 club all warm and fuzzy. The night began with opener, Amythyst Kiah. Very few openers have left me in awe as she did. Her stage presence and voice was so commanding yet melodic and graceful. What blew […]
Photo Recap: Turnover Close Out their Tour at the 930 Club
Virginia Beach natives, Turnover, brought their zen and tranquil tour to an end at 9:30 on 12/19/19. They closed their winter tour, with Renata Zeiguier and Men I Trust, in support of their new album, Altogether. Renata started the show off with a bang and stunned most everyone, including me, […]
Deadmau5 Shakes the Foundations of The Anthem
If you were anywhere near the Wharf last Friday or Saturday night, it was not an earthquake that you were feeling… it was Deadmau5 shaking The Anthem to its core, quite literally. Joel Zimmerman, better known as Deadmau5, came into town with MSTRKRFT and Jay Robinson on Friday and played […]
Moon Duo and Plastic Nancy at Rock-n-Roll Hotel D.C.
Where do I begin with this gig? The bill is Moon Duo with Plastic Nancy, from Richmond, opening. Upon arriving at the club I learn that Plastic Nancy hasn’t arrived yet. It’s 10 minutes passed doors. Eventually they get to the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hotel and set up their impromptu […]
Angel Olsen Performs at Lincoln Theater
The day closed and concert goers ranging from 18 to 60 made their way to The Lincoln Theatre. None of them could have anticipated what they had in store for them. Everyone made their way to their seats and you could feel the anticipation within the room. We were first […]