Ekko Astral, one of many Finest New Artists of final 12 months, have some nice issues lined up for 2025 too. Together with the trans rights advocacy collective Gender Liberation Motion, the DC punks have created a brand new competition of their hometown referred to as Liberation Weekend, billed as “an exhilarating sampling of our nation’s most forward-thinking rock and pop acts.” It’s taking place on Could 30 and 31, and its lineup is kind of promising.
Throughout levels at each the Black Cat and DC9, Liberation Weekend’s first day will host bands like Residence Is The place, Pinkshift, Fight, Perennial, and Um, Jennifer?, with a few extra artists TBA. The second evening will characteristic the likes of L’Rain, Bartees Unusual, Speedy Ortiz, Downtown Boys, and naturally, Ekko Astral themselves. The announcement additionally guarantees “a two-floor dance afterparty, full with scorching DJs, stay bands, and quite a lot of stand-up comedy and efficiency items.” Seems like a very good time.
All web proceeds will go to Gender Liberation Motion to assist fund future occasions together with rallies, demonstrations, and protests within the wake of a harmful uptick in anti-trans policymaking within the US. Tickets are offered individually for the 2 venues, and you should purchase each through the hyperlink right here. See the total band lineup beneath.
LINEUP:
Residence Is The place
Pinkshift
Fight
Fairly Bitter
2 Particular Secret Artists
Perennial
Zora
Um, Jennifer?
Lecamille
Vanfleet
Pet Spouse
Midnight Ecstacy
Tranza Showcase
L’Rain
Bartees Unusual
Asher White
Ted Leo
Speedy Ortiz
Downtown Boys
Ekko Astral
Pure Grownup
Vaelastrasz
Huge Woman
Religion
Void
Locals Solely Showcase
Pinky Lemon
Cherub Tree
Massie
Berra
