Brightest Young Things

Swedish band Little Dragon's show at Liv is still one of the most talked about shows in the city. Before that amazing show, we got a change to chat with LD, as they give one of their few interviews in America.

SoCal based artist Havana has been simmering under the mainstream for a while now, however, her latest effort, titled Entervention might be the album that takes her to the top. Download the album sampler and see for yourself.

London Hearts DC. UK Magazine SoulCulture dedicates its latest issue to the Capitol City with its Chocholate City Soul Isssue. Interviews include Wale, Jeffery Wright, Green Tea, Oddissee, Bilaal Salaam and more. Contributors include yours truly, Lady Glock, and a forward by DJ Stylus. Check it.

You might have heard Brooklyn's Jahdan Blakkamoore from Major Lazer's latest album. If you like what you heard, you should check out his upcoming album, Buzzrock Warrior, which drops on September 14th. Jahdan and his Dutty Artz crew, combines dancehall, UK 2-Step, dubstep, cambia, and everything in between, and their “tropical dubstep” has a more international sound than anything coming out of America today.

The go-go track “Pretty Girls” has been a staple of Wale’s live shows for a hot minute now, and I’m glad to hear the actual studio track is going to be released as his next single off his debut album Attention:Deficit. The track, produced by DC’s own Best Kept Secret, will be the first go-go song to hit mainstream radio in years.

Cali's Zion-I just dropped the perfect summer song and video. Coastin' featuring newcomer K. Flay. Check it:

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This Weekend

FRIDAY Economy got you down? Omegaband is hosting a FREE show at Asylum () in Adams Morgan on Friday night with female-fronted band The Lights, Fluorescent. Show starts at 9:30.

FRIDAY DJ Jerome Baker and DJ Tom Lim take their mixing of Hip-Hop, R&B, Top 40, House, Reggae, and Dancehall to upper Northwest as they take over Famoso Restaurant and Lounge (5471 Wisconsin Avenue, Friendship Heights, MD). This upscale event is FREE, with drink and food specials all night.

FRIDAY Lunch Box Theory's monthly AfroBeat parties at Selam (1524 U St. NW) have been the look for the past few months, and with the drop of DJ Underdog's Africa Plays On Mixtapes, the event will only get better. This month, the event will be hosted by Bay Area artists Jennifer Johns. Entrance is only $1!

FRIDAY Strictly Rhythm's Quentin Harris takes over 5123 Georgia Avenue for a late night (until 5AM) set. The late night show is only $10 before midnight and DC mainstays Chris Burns, Will Eastman,Nacey, Harry Hotter and James Nasty fill out the bill.

SATURDAY Baltimore's the spot to be on Saturday when Deep Sugar brings the legend DJ Spinna to town at the Paradox (1310 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD), with supporters Scottie B and Hip-Hop Dan (who is heading on tour with N.E.R.D. real soon). Discount admission is only $8.