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Croz Boyce performs at the Miracle Theatre in Washington, DC

Through sound and visual, Croz Boyce have perfected the joy of live performance by taking you on a journey through the best that earth has to offer, all without leaving your seat. 

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  • Benee performs at 9:30 Club in Washington, DC

    Particles Sway in Melancholic Whimsy: Benee Bounces at 9:30 Club

    The hits are hitting. Each song carries a vibrance that feels distinctly upbeat, but emotional all the same. The distinct sadness that is weaved throughout her catalog breathes but doesn’t linger in a way that it brings the room down.

  • Skeleton Crewe performs at Pearl Street Warehouse in Washington, DC

    The Kids Did Dance & Shake Their Bones: Skeleton Crewe Dig Deep at Pearl Street Warehouse

    As the night continues, I recall a distinct feeling as an older sibling. Skeleton Crewe almost gives off the vibe of Grateful Dead’s younger brother. They aren’t trying to be the Dead, but they know where they came from.

  • Umphrey's McGee performs at 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on November 15, 2025

    Where Metal Meets the Rainbow: Umphrey’s McGee & 9:30 Club’s Technicolor Dimension

    As the second of a two-night run, I’m aghast at how these fans continue through the night to have the energy to groove this much and rock this hard. UM took DC’s cold, wet, and frankly gross Sunday and turned it into a colorful paradise with their righteous sound ringing all the way through the district.

About The Aftertone

A new Washington, DC-based music publication, The Aftertone covers live music across the DMV with immersive, narrative-driven storytelling—exploring concerts through emotion, history, and experience.