Rant/Revel


photo by LaTur

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Event

The Fuss is a dynamic ska and rocksteady band from Washington, D.C. Their sound pays tribute to the music of 1960’s Jamaica and the British Mod scene, while putting modern slant on the timeless styles. The group showcases 3-part female harmonies and a 3-piece horn section. The Fuss’s lively vibe gets a crowd going, yet brings a smooth and steady groove.

For the first time, they’ll play brand new songs from their upcoming album, Together (October, 2026) on Jump Up Records.


DC Water


22nd and Q Street, NW off Massachusetts Avenue

“Dear PoPville,

They cleaned up all their equipment over last week and got the heck out of dodge. Those were some hard workers. I’d see them come up from underground, and their white protective suits would be completely covered in gunk. It’s nice to have this stretch of street fully open again.”

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Federal Government


photo by Emma K Alexandra

“Dear PoPville,

Can you please help me give a shout out to the folks at Union Station today who were posted at the top of the escalator with pro-federal worker signs? I wanted to thank them in person but had to literally run for a train. These small-ish acts these days (more…)