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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On ‘How We Ride,’ Da Kid Emm Celebrates The Simple Joys Of Summer
A breezy banger in the vein of Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s “Summertime,” Da Kid Emm‘s “How We Ride”…
Puff Pieces Eviscerate Gentrification And Consumerism On ‘Bland In D.C.’
Don’t let the name fool you. There is nothing sycophantic about D.C. post-punk band Puff Pieces. The trio’s forthcoming album,…
PJ Harvey’s ‘Community Of Hope’ Misrepresents D.C., Nonprofit Says
English rock musician PJ Harvey released a walloping song inspired by D.C. last week called “The Community of Hope.” Featured on her forthcoming…
Six Pics: Those Darlins Say Goodbye At Rock & Roll Hotel
Nashville’s Those Darlins are disbanding, but when the band stopped by D.C.’s Rock & Roll Hotel Sunday night to play one…
Premiere: Brushes, A New D.C. Indie-Rock Band, Makes Its Debut
On its first single, “Mary,” new D.C. rock band Brushes doesn’t show just one side of its personality: Gentle ripples give way to…
The Unspoken Rules, Norms And Secrets Of D.C.’s Go-Go Scene
Ask some music fans about D.C. concert audiences, and they’ll say our crowds suffer from paralysis of the feet. But as I reported recently in my story…
Announcement! Presenting The Best D.C. Tiny Desk Video, According To You
Growing up in a family of vocalists, Rich Trent didn’t always know he could sing. “I sang for my girlfriend in high school, and…
Are D.C. Music Audiences Tamer Than Most? We Looked Into It.
Update, 2 p.m.: Hear a discussion about D.C.’s allegedly subdued audiences on WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi Show. Read the story that…
Vote For Your Favorite D.C. Tiny Desk Contest Video
Update, March 7: We’re extending the voting deadline. Pick your favorite D.C. Tiny Desk Video until 3 p.m. March 7….
Premiere: Brutalism Explores The Softer Side Of Nihilism On ‘Amulets’
When Bandwidth inquired about Brutalism’s new single, “Amulets,” the group responded as a single entity. “The best way to understand…
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…
Video Premiere: Indie Folkers Near Northeast Tell An Animated Story About Finding Home
When Kelly Servick moved to D.C. in 2013, she struggled to find a comfortable place for herself. “I was thinking…
Abir Has A Voice, And She’s Not Shy About Using It
Abir Haronni grew up in Arlington, Virginia. But the D.C. suburbs didn’t offer enough hustle for her. “New York is…
Developers Tweak Plans For Union Arts Hotel Project As Protests Continue
After private meetings and public protests, developers say they’ve made conciliatory changes to the proposed redevelopment of the Union Arts…
New York Times Critic Ben Ratliff Is Worried About Leaving Music Discovery Up To Robots
This year marks Ben Ratliff’s 20th as a music critic at the New York Times. He is probably best known…
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How The Music Industry Erases The World, According To Record Producer Ian Brennan
Ian Brennan is a Grammy-winning record producer who hears music die every day. With 30 years in the music business,…
Six Pics: Unknown Mortal Orchestra And Lower Dens At 9:30 Club
Scenes from Wednesday night’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra show with Lower Dens at 9:30 Club. Lower Dens Unknown Mortal Orchestra All…
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…
Maryland’s Nature Boi And Brain Rapp Go Back And Forth On ‘Jada & Styles’
Lox-heads view Jadakiss and Styles P as two of the greatest practitioners of back-and-forth rapping, which is a bit of…