What can a reviewer say about Corcoran Holt and his D.C. Collective that isn’t better reflected by the intangibles in his midst?

When CDepot first opened its doors in College Park, in the early 1990s, it was easy to miss among the Route 1 environs of auto dealerships and strip malls. But over the years, the store expanded into its current location and became a venerated destination.

Sequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder has long been regarded as a rising star on the local scene; now, she is settling into life as a full-time artist. Her most recent single showcases her increasing comfort with a broad musical palette, and it sets up REDWOOD’s ascent as one of the young masters of our time.

After living in Los Angeles for five years, Amy K. Bormet is back in the District — and the time away hasn’t slowed her down or softened her commitment to the D.C. jazz scene.