🪧 Anti-Trump protest draws thousands

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DC Anti-Trump Rally Draws Thousands

Over 100,000 people converged on the National Mall on Saturday for the “Hands Off” rally protesting President Trump’s policies and federal workforce slashes. [The Verge]

• Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) spoke at the event. He says Democrats are “winning in court” against the Trump administration. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Ovechkin Breaks NHL Career Goal Record

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday, overtaking the record held by Wayne Gretzky for most goals by one player. Ovechkin gave the Capitals a reason to celebrate despite losing 4-1 to the New York Islanders. [AP]

DC Starts New Youth Crime Program

D.C. police are launching a new unit of detectives focused on youth crime. The officers are meant to collaborate with other local youth agencies to decrease the number of repeat offenders. [Washington Post 🔒]

• Mayor Bowser says crime-fighting efforts could be hindered if the House doesn’t pass D.C.’s budget fix soon. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Trump Demands Massive Military Parade

Trump is reportedly making plans for a showy military parade down Pennsylvania Avenue NW on June 14 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army (and also his birthday). He reluctantly canceled plans for a similar parade during his first term after military leaders told him it would cost almost $100 million and tear up local roadways. [City Paper]

WayMo Driverless Cars Raise Safety Concerns

WayMo, Google’s driverless taxi service company, is urging D.C. to change local laws that would allow it to expand in the District. Negotiations will likely hinge on the cars’ abilities to navigate D.C. quirks like motorcades, roundabouts, one-way roads, and throngs of tourists. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Your DC Local Music Guide for April 2025

Welcome to another edition of our monthly music feature, where we highlight a local artist and upcoming shows from local acts. The beginning of spring marks all things new and refreshed, so we are focusing on a rising indie pop star who just so happens to be from the DMV.

🎙️ Spotlight: BIZZY

Self-Described Sound:

Indie Pop

Get To Know the Artist:

Music wasn’t BIZZY’s first choice. The Bethesda native was on the Olympic track for swimming from childhood to high school. But at 17, she injured her back and couldn’t compete at the same level. In search of another path, she found her catalyst at an Ed Sheeran concert at Merriweather Pavillion.

“Before he sang ‘The A Team,’ he told the whole place this song was a ‘quiet one,’” BIZZY recalled from the concert she attended with three of her friends. “The whole place went dead silent. He starts singing, and all you can hear is his voice.”

BIZZY was moved at watching the crowd’s varying silent reaction to the song, from crying to staring in awe.

“It was so insane to me that you could touch that many people with one song, and everybody's reliving a different memory in their head. It was that moment I knew what I wanted to do. I remember coming home and being like, ‘Mom, I'm gonna be a singer.’”

Now 25, BIZZY has kept to her word. After moving to Nashville, Tennessee for school, she began to write songs for other artists before taking the chance on herself. With her first single, “Anybody” going viral on TikTok in 2022, she began to pursue her solo career under the stage name BIZZY (a nod to a childhood nickname). With a brand new music out and an upcoming national tour opening for British indie-pop star Rachel Chinouriri, BIZZY chatted with us about her journey, her connection to the DMV, and what she hopes people get from her music.

Next Local Show:

May 9 | 10 p.m. | 9:30 Club

Follow:

@srryimbizzy

Song to Check Out:

“Don’t Tell the Girls”

🎟️ Other Upcoming Local Shows To See

1. Tasia, HASANI, Rayonté (R&B) | April 12| 8 p.m. | $20+ | The Pocket
2. VOSH (Synth Metal) | April 12| 8 p.m. | $18+ | Songbyrd
3. Oh He Dead (Soul Rock) | April 19 | 6 p.m. | $25 | 9:30 Club
4. Dante’ Pope, Jean Francis, Wes Felton, Trinomial (Soul, Hip Hop, Rap, Alt-Jazz) | April 24 | 8 p.m. | $17+ | The Pocket
5. Wes Parker, ViRG, Cal Rifkin (Indie Pop Rock) | April 26 | 8 p.m. | $15 | Pie Shop

🎵 New Local Music Mentions

Wes Parker: “Splinter”

Frenetic and addictive, this song will get stuck in your head in the best way. Parker jumps from calm croons during the verses to gritty wails during the chorus. The dichotomy of the composition is backed with a hypnotic melody that ties it together.

🎧 Your April Local Music Playlist

Check out this Spotify playlist we made, featuring BIZZY’s songs and inspirations, plus music by the other local bands above.

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