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Mark Andersen, co-founder of D.C. punk activist group Positive Force, says events of the 1980s "made you wanna do something. Otherwise you would die inside."

A D.C. Punk Revolution Under President Trump?

To punks on the left side of the political spectrum, Donald Trump’s ascent to the White House offers at least one,…

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Bad Brains frontman H.R. during a performance at New York's CBGB club in 1982.

D.C.’s Bad Brains Among Nominees For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame’s Class Of 2017

One of D.C.’s seminal punk bands, Bad Brains, is among the 19 nominees for the class of 2017 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Citing its “unique mix of breakneck-paced hardcore punk and dubby reggae,” the Hall included the band Tuesday on a list that also proposes Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Jane’s Addiction and Depeche Mode among first-time nominees.

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“There’s nothing that really separates us [from other bands] besides our age,” says Anna Wilson (left), who sings and plays guitar in Nox.

Take It From Teenage Band Nox: ‘Anyone Can Do This’

After a club gig, most bands would expect to get paid with money. But if you’re in a band of…

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"Art and music and culture should be accessible to everybody," says Sean Gray, founder of the website Is This Venue Acccessible?

How Sean Gray Is Making Concertgoing Less Stressful For People With Disabilities

Sean Gray sees barriers many people do not. Born with cerebral palsy, the Maryland native has been using a walker since he was…

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PUP's new album, The Dream Is Over, comes out May 27.

Review: PUP, ‘The Dream Is Over’

The Toronto punk band sounds anthemic and unhinged on its second album, with shout-along pop songs that are at once communal and cathartic.

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‘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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Lori Carns Hudson, wife of Bad Brains frontman H.R., has been making artwork to help cover her husband's medical expenses. A new crowdfunding campaign aims to raise more funds.

Wife Of Ailing Bad Brains Frontman H.R.: ‘He’s Constantly In Pain’

A new fundraising campaign has been launched to help H.R., the former leader of iconic D.C. punk band Bad Brains. According…

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American Television members Steven Rovery and Bryan Flowers (third and fourth from left) are behind this weekend's Breakin' Even Fest.

Breakin’ Even Fest Spotlights The Poppier Side Of Punk

For a couple of guys who have married and settled down, touring with a rock band can be tough. So…

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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…

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Artists and musicians continue to protest plans to transform Union Arts into a luxury hotel.

Musicians Organize Benefit For Union Arts, Creative Space Slated For Redevelopment

With emotions running high about the pending redevelopment of Union Arts, a large DIY venue and arts space in Northeast D.C., local…

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Red Hare, featuring members of Swiz and Sweetbelly Freakdown, is working on a second album.

Red Hare Pays Tribute To Lungfish And Classic D.C. Hardcore On A New 7-Inch

Rising from the ashes of Swiz and Sweetbelly Freakdown, Red Hare keeps the flames of D.C. hardcore burning. The band made…

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Tiny Desk Unit was just one of the many bands Teri Stubs filmed at the original 9:30 Club in D.C. Now, 56 of her videos live at the D.C. Public Library.

Old Videos Of Fugazi, Gwar, And Psychedelic Furs Now Housed At D.C. Public Library

It was the final show at the 9:30 Club on F Street NW, and Teri Stubs hadn’t worn the right attire….

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The fourth edition of hardcore punk festival Damaged City returns to D.C. in April 2016.

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…

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D.C. DIY venue Babe City has a new home, and it's hosting a housewarming, of sorts.

Peace Out, Dupont: D.C. House Venue Babe City Has A New Location

Less than four months after celebrating the first anniversary of its in-house record label Babe City Records, Dupont Circle house venue Babe City has…

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"The idea was... to make this project as minimal as possible," says Jon Weiss (left) of his band Witch Coast.

Mistakes, Feelings And A Lot Of Hash: The Stuff Witch Coast Is Made Of

D.C. group Witch Coast arose from a haze of marijuana smoke and feelings. “Jon [Weiss] and Kevin [Sottek] were sad…

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Viking’s Choice: Two Inch Astronaut, ‘Good Behavior’

The D.C. post-hardcore band explores its sonic lineage, but sounds as unpredictable and polished (and poppy!) as ever on its forthcoming third album, Personal Life.

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The hot rock: A new month brings a fresh crop of releases from guitar-swingin' D.C. bands.

D.C. Rock Update: Listen To New Music From Polyon, Swings, Split Seconds

Catching up on the latest tunes from D.C.’s assorted rock scenes. Polyon, Blue EP Recommended track: “Faults” The latest from post-rockers Polyon is…

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Mmm... tastes like rock 'n' roll.

D.C.’s Music Scene Now Has Its Very Own Chili Cookbook

D.C.’s newest cookbook has one seemingly high-maintenance rock star to thank for its conception: Jack White. When White’s tour rider…

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Musician Ian Svenonius: Punk rock's DIY hagiographies feel like "desperate advertisements."

Ian Svenonius On Today’s Dubious Rock ‘N’ Roll Icons

Regular readers of Bandwidth.fm should not be unfamiliar with Ian Svenonius, the D.C. punk singer (The Make-Up, Nation Of Ulysses,…

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D.C. punk band Bad Brains is one of many punk groups photographed by Glen E. Friedman.

Counterculture Photographer Glen E. Friedman: ‘I’m Trying To Wake People Up’

Glen E. Friedman doesn’t have a smartphone. He doesn’t like to give out his number. And he’s relentlessly protective of…

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