In an era of mashups and forced juxtapositions, bands and artists commonly try to label their sound with some impossible mix of conflicting genres and fleeting literary references. Yoko K.’s music seems to find a natural balance amongst dualities, forming what she describes as “organic electronica.” Her sound implies warm blood flowing through electronic circuitry.
With [...]

In the coming months, there will be an influx of progressive-minded hopefuls doing their part to help make this country cool again. I’ve discussed this with many of my promoter/DJ friends, and they all seem to agree that this Obama pilgrimage will do wonders not only for our country, but could also really boost [...]

The Kora Records recently celebrated the 4th anniversary of their first release by culling some notable performers from its impressive roster for an intimate show at DC9. Pree, who we interviewed pretty recently when they played an Obama benefit set the mood for the night, followed by the traveling songs of Meredith Bragg.
But of course, [...]

I remember long, long ago, back when I was a latch-key kid living in the predominantly-Filipino area of Virginia Beach. Weekday afternoons would consist of cartoons and sneaking into my older sister’s room, borrowing her Wu-Tang and Jungle Brothers tapes, putting that shit on blast ’til she got home from whatever extra-curriculars had kept [...]

AON caught up with Nadastrom backstage at a Blisspop show that they headlined a few months back. Their long-awaited Pussy EP dropped on vinyl outlets like Turntable Lab a few weeks ago and is about to drop on Beatport and other fine digital carriers.
Since we last spoke with them, their Lil’ Wayne remix of [...]

Everyone talks about developments in technology democratizing the means of production for musicians, giving them access to hi-tech tools for relatively cheap. Columbus, Ohio’s Times New Viking would seem to agree, however by instead relying on classic technology.
Their brash, lo-fi sonic assault is recorded at home on a lo-tech 4-track. And even though they moved [...]