The Warning in Washington DC

About The Warning

The Warning is a Mexican rock band made up of three sisters: Paulina, Daniela, and Alejandra Villarreal. They started posting covers and original songs online as kids, building a following through social media before signing to Loma Vista Recordings. Their music blends pop-punk sensibilities with alternative rock edges, with lyrics that tend toward introspection and darker themes. Songs like Choke showcase their ability to balance catchy hooks with genuine heaviness, while their acoustic renditions reveal solid songwriting underneath the production. They've developed a reputation for taking their craft seriously despite their young start, avoiding the novelty trap that could've easily defined them. The band's improved considerably over their early years, tightening both their instrumental chops and their approach to songwriting. They represent a generation of artists who grew up making music in public, learning their instrument in real time in front of an audience.

Their shows draw devoted fans who know every word. The crowd stays locked in and mostly respects the music, though there's genuine excitement rather than reverent silence. The sisters clearly enjoy playing together, and that dynamic translates on stage.

Known for Choke, Disciple, Crimson, Disciple (Acoustic), Mayday

The Warning + Washington DC

The Warning has built a solid following in the DC area, and their July 2025 show at The Fillmore Silver Spring proved why. The Mexican rock trio opened with the ominous intro to 'Intro BLOB' before launching into 'Six Feet Deep,' establishing the raw energy that carried through 19 songs. They hit the harder tracks—'S!CK,' 'CHOKE,' 'MARTIRIO'—but also dialed into the melodic side with 'Escapism' and 'Apologize,' showing the range that's made them stand out in modern rock. The closer, 'Automatic Sun,' sent people out on a shimmering note. It was the kind of set that rewards people who've actually listened beyond the singles.

The Warning in Washington DC News

• US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2026
• Iran Warns U.S. ‘Will No Longer Be Safe’ Amid Rising Tensions 77 WABC · Mar 2, 2026
• Hear THE WARNING team with CARÍN LEÓN on "Love to be Loved" Revolver Magazine · Feb 6, 2026
• LIVE | Winter storm warning for DC, MD, VA: Timeline for snow and sleet FOX 5 DC · Jan 25, 2026
• YUNGBLUD Confirms 2026 North American Tour Dates JamBase · Oct 3, 2025

Live Music in Washington DC

DC's rock scene has always had a DIY backbone, and that ethos still permeates the live venues. The Fillmore Silver Spring sits at the center of a town that's genuinely interested in international acts and guitar-driven music. The Warning fits naturally into DC's appetite for rock that doesn't compromise—three-piece efficiency, no filler, unafraid to get heavy. The city treats visiting rock bands like The Warning as serious acts, not just filler between bigger tours.

Washington DC road trip to see The Warning?

Stay in Georgetown or Capitol Hill, both walkable neighborhoods with excellent restaurants and bars. Book a table at Kinfolk in Capitol Hill for refined New American cooking, or head to Pineapple and Pearls for something more elaborate if you want to splurge. During the day, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden offers world-class contemporary art without the crowds of the main Smithsonians. Walk the C&O Canal towpath if the weather cooperates. Hit up one of the city's serious record shops like Smash! Records before the show.