‘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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D.C. Hardcore Is Funny, Or At Least The Hard Times Thinks So
Any dead-serious subculture becomes ripe for satire at some point, and if the success of The Hard Times is any…
This D.C. Hardcore Compilation Could Be The New ‘Flex Your Head’
When I was 17, I bought the legendary Dischord compilation Flex Your Head. Being obsessed with D.C. hardcore in my late…
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…
What’s The Best Music Merch In D.C.?
“It’s not a political thing for me,” Dischord Records co-owner Ian MacKaye told me in 2013. “I just don’t give…
The Best D.C. Hardcore Of 2014
At the end of 2014, Bandwidth published its inaugural Best D.C. Music of the Year list. With only 25 spots,…
Where Are D.C.’s Accessible Music Venues?
In August, Bandwidth contributor Tori Kerr took a close look at the accessibility of D.C.’s music venues. She found that…
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…
Of Note: Jowe Head, Broccoli City, Omar S, And Other D.C. Shows To Hit
Every Thursday, Bandwidth contributors tell you what D.C. shows are worth your time over the next week. Jowe Head and…
Of Note: Damaged City Fest, GoldLink’s Release Party, And More D.C. Shows To Hit
Every Thursday, Bandwidth contributors tell you what D.C. shows are worth your time over the next week. Damaged City Fest…