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…
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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…
Now D.C. Has Two Songs About Selling Drugs At Chain Stores
D.C. hip-hop imprint FHTMG calls itself “the most subversive record label in the world.” I’ve got another superlative for it: “most proficient…
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,…
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…
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…
From Its Studios On Georgia Avenue, Listen Vision Brings D.C. Music To The World
Directly across from the entrance to Howard University, a series of small businesses lines a strip of Georgia Avenue. Nestled…
Sistr Mid9ight Crafts An Anthem For The Feminine Male
Jason Barnes likes to play with the boundaries between “male” and “female.” He wears mostly women’s clothing. He relishes androgyny….
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…
With Pyramid Atlantic Moving Out, Silver Spring Loses Some Of Its Edge
Montgomery County is about to get slightly less weird: This summer, Silver Spring arts center Pyramid Atlantic debuts its new home in…