Chris Richards

The rising star’s new album “Up 2 Me” feels inventive and of the moment — as rap should.

Today’s pop hits tend to have stylized song titles. Does it change how we hear them?

The District DJ’s new band makes its debut at the Black Cat on Tuesday.

The District mainstay spins a “techno-adjacent” set at DC9 on Friday.

The fourteen-piece ensemble performs at Blues Alley.

Notable new music from Lil Xelly, Jett Chandon, Luke Stewart’s Silt Trio and more.

D.C.-raised rapper the Khan continues to push the aesthetic envelope. He performs at Union Stage on March 13.

The visionary D.C. rapper’s new album was improvised in a hotel lobby

Veeze might rap like he’s half asleep, but everyone else should pay attention. His new album, “Ganger,” is one of the year’s best.

Quincy Jones made himself one of the 20th century’s greatest producers by presiding over American music’s transition from jazz to pop.