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Where the Light Falls: A Return to Self Under a Dome of Memory
There are moments when art doesn’t just speak, it pulls you somewhere. “Where the Light Falls,” the immersive installation by Pierre Edwards and DJ Money, did exactly that. Set inside the projection dome at Hi-Lawn in Union Market, this wasn’t just an experience, it was a portal. And for me, it took me all the way back. Back to childhood nights at the Owens Science Center, staring up at the stars, tracing the Big Dipper with quiet wonder, feeling small but somehow connected t


ALBUM REVIEW: Bryan Blake Channels the Golden Era of R&B on NOSTALGIC
Emerging from the rich musical landscape of the DMV, Bryan Blake is quickly carving out his own lane and his latest project NOSTALGIC proves he’s not just part of the conversation, he’s shifting it. His new album NOSTALGIC is more than just a title, it’s a feeling, a sonic time machine that pulls listeners back into an era when R&B was driven by emotion, vulnerability, art and real storytelling. Across the project’s nine tracks, including standouts like “2 or 3am” and “Bedroo


The Return of the Voice, 'Little Bacon Bear Restores the DMV Airwaves'
There are voices you hear and then there are voices that define a city. Little Bacon Bear is firmly the latter, and her return to Radio One DC on WKYS 93.9 FM isn’t just a comeback, it’s a cultural reset for the DMV. When Bacon stepped away years ago, it left more than just an empty time slot, it created a void in the rhythm of the city. WKYS didn’t just lose a host; the DMV lost a connector. Someone who understood the pulse of the streets, the sound of the culture, and the i


I am Late to the Party, had to wait for a VACANCY
With Vacancy , Ari Lennox steps into a new level of artistry, one that feels fully realized, deeply intentional, and undeniably confident. This is the most self-assured Ari we’ve ever heard. She sounds grown, secure, present, and ready. From the very first note, there’s a sense that she knows exactly who she is, what she brings, and where she stands in the R&B landscape and she moves through this album like she owns every bit of it. There’s a sultriness to her voice that feel
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