Music
An afternoon with trumpeter Brandon Woody
You may or may have not seen Woody around town on festival stages, on a Calvin Klein billboard shot by SHAN Wallace or entertaining a wine glass-gripping crowd at the Eubie Blake’s courtyard.
Local hardcore band Turnstile nominated for 3 Grammys
The band is nominated in the categories of Best Rock Performance, Best Metal Performance and Best Rock Song.
Great gifts for music lovers
A list of music-related gift suggestions in Baltimore as we head into the holiday season.
Christian broadcasting group to buy WRNR 103.1 FM in Annapolis
WRNR 103.1 FM has been the hometown alternative rock station for the Annapolis area for decades.
The Culture Report: 30 years of Sankofa and Diddy tries the Bunkey Jr. Strut
This weekly column explores hot cultural events of the moment.
Country star Thomas Rhett to headline CFG Bank Arena in July
Cole Swindell and Nate Smith are also on the bill of the ”Home Team Tour 23.”
The best local indie music in October
The Baltimore Banner is bringing a monthly roundup of the best and most noteworthy indie rock, punk, folk, and experimental music from the area.
The best local rap and R&B in October
Get your playlists ready — here’s the best the month had to offer.
DJ Amy Reid creates musical ‘Utopia’ centered on joy and connection
Baltimore artist Amy Reid has created a joyous sense of community at her events.
YMC Ant’s new album, ‘Sincerely From Ant,’ is a letter to his fans
In the midst of promoting his newest project, YMC Ant spoke with The Baltimore Banner about the album.
Baltimore’s Deetranada to appear in BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 cypher
Deetranada is the first woman from Baltimore to be featured in a BET Hip Hop Awards cypher.
The best local rap and R&B in September
Shordie Shordie, Lor Remix among September’s best rap and R&B songs from the Baltimore and the DMV region.
The best local indie music in September
A roundup of September’s best local indie music on the Baltimore scene.
‘I had a great time’: Lutherville resident looks back on 22 seasons as organist for the Washington Capitals
Bruce Anderson announced Tuesday on social media that the Capitals would no longer be using an organist for games.
Review: OTR Chaz’s ‘Longwood Legends’ EP doesn’t break new ground, but it’s solid
Here’s hoping that the next full-length album is just as good as the EP.
Four places I’ve seen live music in Baltimore — and other venues I want to check out
Baltimore Banner courts reporter Dylan Segelbaum has seen more than 350 bands since 2015. Here are four places that he's seen live music in Baltimore — and other concert venues on his list to visit.
Review: The Soft Pink Truth’s ‘Was It Ever Real?’ EP
The Baltimore-based artist — and one half of nationally-celebrated electronic duo Matmos — releases a new album full of experimental immersive grooves.
This month’s best local rap and R&B
August's best rap and R&B from the Baltimore and DMV area.
Baltimore street entertainers say they’re being shortchanged by the city
Baltimore’s street performers say they’re frustrated by the city’s treatment of their art.
Vegan Soulfest returns bigger and better after a two-year hiatus
Vegan Soulfest, which promotes healthy eating to the city's Black community, will now feature the We Give Black Fest to provide education on entrepreneurship.