Hear the psych-rock trio douse a sold-out Washington, D.C., crowd in an epic wash of guitar noise during an hour-long performance at the Rock and Roll Hotel.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Lizzie Chen / NPR Music

Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Lizzie Chen / NPR Music

Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Lizzie Chen / NPR Music

Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Lizzie Chen / NPR Music

The psych-rock trio Unknown Mortal Orchestra doused a sold-out Washington, D.C., crowd in an epic wash of guitar noise during an hour-long performance at the Rock and Roll Hotel, recorded and webcast live on Feb. 27.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra, from Portland, Ore., just released its latest shape-shifting album, titled II. What began as a basement project for frontman Ruban Nielson has since grown to a full band, with a sound that traverses 40 years' worth of popular music, from vintage soul to shimmering pop, psych-rock and funk.

Set List

• "Little Blue House"
• "Thought Ballune"
• "Bicycle"
• "How Can You Luv Me?"
• "No Need For A Leader"
• "Strangers Are Strange"
• "Faded In The Morning"
• "Jello And Juggernauts"
• "Monki"
• "From The Sun"
• "Swim And Sleep"
• "So Good At Being In Trouble"
• "Ffunny Ffriends"
• "Boy Witch"

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