‘This Was My Night’: A Document Of Latter-Day D.C. Punk, Strictly For The Fans
D.C. hardcore hit peak nostalgia years ago and just kept going. The endless supply of documentary films, books, curated art…
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The Latest On D.C. Hardcore Fest Damaged City
Homegrown punk and hardcore festival Damaged City announced a few key updates to its 2016 schedule today. Returning for its…
D.C. Punk Fest Damaged City Returns In 2016, And It’s Going To Be Huge
Since it first detonated in 2013, Damaged City Fest has become the East Coast’s Lollapalooza of punk and hardcore — and…
The Cost Of Independence: Economics And Labor In DIY Music
The final installment in a series by punk musician David Combs, formerly Spoonboy, about issues facing DIY musicians. Read Part…
How Are Today’s Indie Bands Straddling The Line Between DIY And ‘Professional’?
The second in an essay series by The Max Levine Ensemble’s David “Spoonboy” Combs. Read Part 1, “These Are The…
These Are The Real Costs Of Going On A DIY Tour
The first in an essay series by The Max Levine Ensemble’s David “Spoonboy” Combs. Ask any DIY musician why they…
Sem Hastro: D.C. Hardcore, Straight Out Of São Paulo
Two weeks ago, the catalyst behind one of D.C.’s most arresting new hardcore bands boarded a plane and flew 4,739…
D.C. Hardcore Is On The Rise Again, With An Assist From Chris Moore
It’s a Saturday afternoon, midway through an eight-hour-day of punk bands taking their turns on the stage at St. Stephen…
D.C. DIY Space Dougout Goes (Somewhat) Professional
For two years, shows at D.C. house venue Dougout have been as straightforward as they can be for a DIY…