Everything on Sonic Blue

    Everything on Sonic Blue

    Directories

    Thousands of DMV artists, bands, venues, studios, schools and music businesses. Claim yours or add one.

    Shows & tickets

    One calendar of local shows. RSVP and buy tickets. Putting on a show? Sell tickets right here. Or upload a flyer and we fill in the event.

    Booking

    Artists pitch venues, venues post open nights, and deals, holds and contracts live in one place.

    Jobs, gigs & services

    Find paid work, offer lessons and services, and take bookings.

    Get paid

    Card payments for tickets, gigs and services. Manager and agent shares are split automatically.

    Community

    The Wall, groups, fan clubs, messages, the newsletter and the busking program.

    Features for: Fans · Artists · Venues · Booking Agents · Service Providers

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    For Fans

    Discover local music. Never miss a show.

    Follow your favorite DMV artists, get notified about upcoming shows, and help grow the local scene.

    • Browse a regional calendar of shows, festivals and open calls
    • Follow artists and venues so new dates hit your notifications
    • Join fan clubs, earn points for RSVPs and favorites, climb artist leaderboards
    • Buy tickets directly on a show page when the organizer sells through the portal
    • Post on the community wall and tag the artists, venues and events you mention
    • Stream artist albums, playlists and singles and shop merch right on their page
    • Hire your favorite artists to perform at your private event or even teach you how to play.
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    Discover DC, MD, and VA artists from your own backyard before they blow up, track your favorite DMV artists, RSVP to shows, and more.

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    DMV Artists Playlists

    OfficialListen Local First DC

    2026 DC Area New Music

    Refreshed weekly with the freshest drops across the DMV — hip-hop, indie, and R&B.

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    AwardsWammies

    2026 Wammie Award Winners

    Celebrating the 2026 Wammie Award winners — the best of DMV music.

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    CommunityMac N' Toss

    DC Locals to Feed Your Soul

    Active DMV indie, rock, and alternative bands hand-picked by Mac N' Toss.

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