The Hill is Home | The Set List: May 2-16

R&B, jazz fusion, and Spanish pop, oh my! Head out on the town for some acts new and old at your favorite local venues!

On The Hill:

Since their start in the early 90s, Sloan has anchored themselves as a staple power-pop quartet known for their shared songwriting and unchanging lineup. They have released twelve full-length albums, a few EPs, a greatest-hits album, and over 30 singles. They are now on tour in support of their most recent release, 12, which is the first since 1999 to be split evenly between members with each singing three of the songs. Head on down to the Rock & Roll Hotel on May 11 for some of Sloan’s insanely catchy pop hits. Get your tickets now.

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Around DC:

For those in search of something a little more out of the ordinary, TAUK is the show for you. This New York-based four-piece ensemble fuses jazz, funk, hip-hop, and progressive rock. The resulting music is deeply textured, creative, layered, and euphoric. TAUK’s fanbase stretches worldwide and they have earned critical acclaim with each release. They are now on tour in support of their newest EP, Shapeshifter I: Construct. TAUK is joined by Of Tomorrow and Deaf Scene. Don’t miss the show at the 9:30 Club on May 4. These are also some of the cheapest tickets I have ever seen at the 9:30 Club, so pick up yours now.

Cautious Clay takes his singular combination of R&B and soul to the next level with incredibly smooth vocals, a slight electronic influence, honest lyrics, and captivating instrumentals. Learn more about the musical journey of this talented singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist and his time in DC with our interview with him here, and don’t miss his performance at the DC9 Nightclub on May 5.

Natalia Lafourcade is known as one of the most successful artists in the Latin America singer-songwriter scene. Traditional instrumentals intertwine with Lafourcade’s gorgeous vocals that only increase the beauty of the Spanish language. Although her traditional Latin American roots are clear, the blend of her heritage, rock, jazz, pop, and folk has gained her fans worldwide. She even lent her talent to the song “Remember Me” from Pixar’s Coco. Throughout her career, she has received ten Latin Grammys and one Grammy, as well as many other nominations. Catch Natalia Lafourcade with Augusto Bracho at the Warner Theatre on May 6. Pick up your tickets now.

Philadelphia electronic duo Marian Hill is back with their latest release, Unusual, this May. Their platinum-selling song “Down,” which gained traction after being featured in an Apple ad, solidified their position in the world of modern pop. The duo is now back with an album dripping with powerful vocals, diverse influences, and empowering lyrics. It is also paired with stunning visuals that correlate with each song on the album. Every pair of tickets sold includes a physical copy of the upcoming album. Also, $1 from every ticket goes to support Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, and the NRDC. Pick up your tickets for May 9 at the 9:30 Club here.

The alt-rockers of Theory of A Deadman are taking over the Fillmore! Since their start in the early 2000s, Theory has had eight top ten singles on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, including three number one hits. The band is currently on tour in support of their newest album, Wake Up Call. The album features the powerful hit song “Rx (Medicate),” which touches on the drug addiction epidemic facing our country. Don’t miss Theory of A Deadman on May 16 at the Fillmore Silver Spring. Buy your tickets now.

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