Hometown Sounds

Reggae fans in DC lost a lot of energy with last year’s closing of Patty Boom Boom on U Street. Silver Spring band The Relics keep the good vibes alive after singer Menlik Zergabachew’s shot at stardom on NBC’s The Voice in 2014 brought them wider attention. Though they haven’t yet released a proper album or played a hometown show in a couple of years, they do have a debut music video for the single “Substance” with some beautiful images from director Daniel Agre.