Genre : JAZZ , Hip Hope , classic , 1

Northern Virginia-based jazz and neo-soul singer (Ariana Harbin) first came on DCist’s radar in 2020 with her dreamy acoustic track 

Northern Virginia-based jazz and neo-soul singer Ari Voxx (Ariana Harbin) first came on DCist’s radar in 2020 with her dreamy acoustic track “Moons.” The finalist for a Wammie (D.C.’s local music awards) keeps busy, with frequent shows at local hot spots — including a Dec. 30 performance at Pearl Street Warehouse and an upcoming residency at DC9 (every Wednesday night Jan. 11 through Feb. 1). Voxx has teamed up with guitarist/synth player Jegug Ih and bass player Ryan Boshart, her Sad Lads. With the trio, she leans more into ‘80s-influenced indie pop than on previous projects. “I don’t see a lot of women of color making this kind of music,” Voxx says. “So I think I bring a unique perspective with my songwriting and production.”

Watch Voxx and the Sad Lads have an insane amount of fun dancing around in the music video for their wavy surfer track, “Cherry Blossom.” And stay tuned for the group’s first full length album, I’m Ok, Please Stop Asking, coming in spring/summer 2023. Says Voxx: “I’m looking forward to kicking ass next year!”