Chris Kelly

Emo and pop-punk acts are still spilling their guts on local stages, plus Avril Lavigne and Missy Elliott.

In the early 2010s, Le1f helped pave the way for wider representation of sexuality in hip-hop. Now he’s back with a new persona and sound.

British singer Charli XCX has finally delivered on her promise by embracing what makes her unique, from vulnerable lyrics to club tracks.

Daniel Lopatin, who performs as Oneohtrix Point Never, will play at the Howard Theatre on Thursday, April 25.

The band will play alongside Alkaline Trio at the Fillmore on Tuesday, March 5.

Brittany Howard at 9:30 Club, Tkay Maidza at the Howard Theatre, Loud Boyz at DC9 and a Hast du Feuer party at Republiq Hall.

Meet Me at the Altar offers a familiar sound: hummable melodies, palm-muted riffs and straight-ahead, double-bass-powered drumming.

This holiday season brings us the gift of reunions from bands like New Wet Kojak and more.

The metal band, which got its start in Virginia, plays at the Runaway on Thursday, Nov. 16.

The artist will perform at Rhizome on Friday, Nov. 3.