‘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…
Tag: House shows
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…
Is D.C.’s Music Scene Shutting Out Disabled Music Fans?
After investing thousands of dollars and working long hours to produce a new record for noise-punk band Roomrunner, the day…
In The D.C. Area, Houses Open Doors To Small-Time Musicians
Bandwidth has done extensive coverage of the house-show scene in D.C., and today this story—about the broadening and unique appeal…
To Run A House Venue In Edgewood, Speak Softly And Carry A Big Batch Of Cookies
It’s 11:30 p.m. on a Saturday, and Virginia garage-rock band Passing Phases has just finished its last song at Ft….
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…