All Things Go is kicking 2013 off strong with Neon Gold Records as we return to the 9:30 Club for the first All Things Gold of the new year on Friday, January 11th. Headlining the night will be certified party-starters The Knocks, who have proved to the world — but more importantly DC — that their live show is a force to be reckoned with. Supporting them will be two first-time All Things Gold acts: L.A. brother-sister duo Blondfire and Chicago rapper-instrumentalist-producer extraordinaire K. Flay. Get ready y’all.

This all goes down Friday, January 11th at the 9:30 Club. Be a part of this amazing, growing tradition and grab your tickets now below.

STREAM: The Knocks – “Dancing With The DJ”

STREAM: Blondfire – “Waves”

DOWNLOAD: K. Flay – “Sunburn”

Imagine Dragons have spent the better part of the last two years proving there’s more to the Las Vegas music scene than the Killers. Their blend of arena-rock with indie and electro-pop inked them a deal with Interscope and time in the studio with Alex Da Kid (Eminem, Paramore) to produce their major label debut, Night Visions. Sin City’s latest native sons will be stopping by the Fillmore Silver Spring with Atlas Genius as part of their first headlining tour on Friday, February 22nd and, lucky for you, we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away before the show even goes on sale. What do you have to do to win?

Did you have an imaginary friend as a kid? If not, you’re going to wish you did now. Tell us about him/her/it in the comments below. Make it up if you have to. The craziest character will score two tickets to the show. The rest of you will have to wait until sales are open to the public this Friday, December 14th through the Fillmore.

STREAM: Imagine Dragons – “Amsterdam”

All Things Gold returns to U Street Music Hall next Thursday, December 13th for one of our most stacked line-ups yet. We’ve got two mega headliners holding up the fort on both ends of the room. Behind the decks we’re happy to welcome UK DJ-producer extraordinaire Alex Metric, who is preparing to take over the EDM world, starting with his brand new Ammunition, Pt. 2 EP. On the live front we are excited to welcome St. Lucia back to the All Things Gold stage. We’re huge fans of his September and self-titled EPs, and from the sound of it you are too. On top of our headliners, we’ve also got fantastic support sets lined up from Black Light Dinner Party and Gold Fields.

This all goes down next Thursday, December 13th at U Street Music Hall. Advance tickets are available now for $12 at the link below or $15 at the door. Grab yours now.

STREAM: Alex Metric – “Motion Study (Ft. Oliver)”

STREAM: St. Lucia – “September”

STREAM: Black Light Dinner Party – “Older Together”

STREAM: Gold Fields – “Dark Again”

The end of days is upon us and ATG & Brightest Young Things want you to go out in style. We’re teaming up with our DC buddies to bring you an End of the World celebration that would make the Mayans proud. Join us in our underground bunker as we celebrate the apocalypse with a doomsday-worthy line-up featuring remix maestros RAC, synth-pop party starters Ghost Beach and DC’s own Brett. This all goes down on Friday, December 21st at the Fallout Shelter (700 H St NE). A limited amount of discount early bird tickets are available now for $16. Once those run out, tickets will run for $20 advance and $25 day of show. Get yours now. Let’s do the Armageddon right.

STREAM: RAC – “Hollywood (Ft. Penguin Prison)”

STREAM: Ghost Beach – “Miracle”

STREAM: Brett – “Confidence”

I didn’t quite know what to expect as I walked up to Rock and Roll Hotel. I knew I was in for some grimy beats and brutal unapologetic punk rock, courtesy of Mellowhype and Trash Talk respectively, but as for the kind of crowd. As I walked through the door, though, it seemed Trash Talk frontman Lee Spielman had an answer for me, describing the crowd on the mic as hip-hop kids who couldn’t tell if they were into punk rock and punk rock kids who couldn’t tell if they were into hip-hop, but more importantly an inbetweener crowd on the verge of realizing both genres are built on the same principles, two camps on the same side. A correct assessment, Lee, a correct assessment indeed.

STREAM: Trash Talk – “Exile On Broadway”

STREAM: Mellowhype – “Grill”

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All Things Gold returns to the 9:30 Club tonight with Chiddy Bang, Gordon Voidwell and RDGLDGRN. As always, we have a pair of tickets to give away to our readers. What do you have to do to win?

Chiddy Bang’s biggest singles have seen them rework pop and indie songs into hip-hop hits, including MGMT’s “Kids” and Icona Pop’s “Manners.” To enter this contest, we want to hear what song you think is ready for a Chiddy Bang makeover. Should the duo go indie or show another genre some love? Country or polka anyone? Sound off in the comments.

STREAM: Chiddy Bang – “Mind Your Manners”

To get you all pumped for All Things Gold tomorrow with Chiddy Bang at the 9:30 Club, we got Chiddy beatsmith and mystery man Xaphoon Jones (a.k.a Noah Breakfast) to whip up a quick playlist featuring his favorite tracks and remixes as of late. Check the whole thing out after the jump, and don’t forget to grab tickets to the show while they still last.

STREAM: Metronomy – “The Look (TIP’s Shook Shook Rework)”

“The boy TIP (Two Inch Punch) gets behind the boards and transforms an already excellent Metronomy song.” — Xaphoon Jones

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All Things Go will be returning to the Gibson Guitars DC Showroom on Thursday, December 6th for the seventh installment of our monthly New Noise series. This time we’re giving Vacationer — one of 2012′s best new acts and two-time All Things Gold alum — the New Noise treatment. The Philly four-piece proved their mettle this year with their debut LP, Gone, and will be bringing their carefree sounds back to DC for the first time since their performance at our 9:30 Club show earlier this summer. Opening the night will be Heavy Roc‘s latest breakout artist, HAERTS. Sounds like yet another show you won’t want to miss.

This all goes down Thursday, December 6th at the Gibson Guitars DC Showroom from 7PM – 10PM. Get there early for the open bar from 7PM – 8PM. Event is 21+. ASCAP will be on hand to drop general music knowledge. We’re teaming up with our friends over at Tixelated again to sell tickets for this show. Grab your tickets below.

STREAM: Vacationer – “Good As New”

STREAM: HAERTS – “Wings”

DC will be getting a healthy dose of indie rock Saturday night when Delta Spirit takes over the Fillmore Silver Spring with JEFF the Brotherhood and FIDLAR. Want to get fuzzy with these guys for free? Lucky for you, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the show plus a screen print of the amazing concert flyer, which you can see after the jump. What do you need to do to win?

If there’s anything these three bands have in common, it’s badassery. Take FIDLAR — their name is an acronym for “Fuck It Dog, Life’s A Risk.” To enter this contest we can you to get creative and make up your own crazy acronym in the comments below. Bonus points if the initials and full spelling are equally crazy. Comment away!

Those of you who aren’t lucky enough to win can grab tickets to see Delta Spirit on Saturday, November 24th at the Fillmore Silver Spring here.

STREAM: Delta Spirit – “Empty House”

STREAM: JEFF The Brotherhood – “Sixpack”

STREAM: FIDLAR – “White On White”

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All Things Gold makes its triumphant return to the 9:30 Club next Thursday as we bring Chiddy Bang back for another headlining performance in the District. Those of you who came to Breakfast at Night this past February at U Hall know that a Chiddy Bang performance is one of a kind, so next week is a can’t-miss. Supporting the hip-hop duo will be All Things Gold alum Gordon Voidwell and DC up-and-comers RDGLDGRN. Let’s do this.

This all goes down next Thursday, November 29th at the 9:30 Club. Tickets are going fast so grab yours now at the link below.

STREAM: Chiddy Bang – “All Over (Ft. Gordon Voidwell)”

STREAM: Gordon Voidwell – “XO Boyfriend”

STREAM: RDGLDGRN – “I Love Lamp”