Not all of us can have Blaqstarr do an intro on our mixtapes. Our significant others may not be a heavily blog-lauded dj/producer from the D.M.V. (DC/MD/VA). But what you have to realize is this: Artists gravitate towards other artists who share the same vision.
D.C. has long been known for Dischord records and it’s [...]

In D.C., the term “flat out” describes folks who are, in the immortal words of Ray Davies, “dedicated followers of fashion.” Flat Out! is an homage to the burgeoning new D.C. arts district and the vibrant fashion lifestyle that D.C. urban youth culture express on a daily basis. Flat Out! is also heavily [...]

Back in the mid-2000’s, my Swedish buddies Division Of Laura Lee were lumped in with the Swedish invasion wave–the result of the press’ attempt to build hype by connecting bands that really didn’t sound alike. The Hives, along with a few others, were the forerunners of that list. DOLL found themselves on this list even [...]

When we started planning for recording these live sessions, probably the first band that came to mind was True Womanhood. Having had a chance to see them live a few times before, there was no doubt they were bringing a fresh perspective to the table. It was exactly the sort of vibe that we wanted [...]

Many DC musicians and artists have looked to Philadelphia as a potential spot for relocation. With spaces in this city amenable to creatives becoming scarcer every day, Philadelphia seems to have more options for affordable space to spread out and make some noise. You don’t often hear of migration in the opposite direction, but The [...]

There’s always something a little bittersweet about Labor Day weekend. Sure, it’s a nice, long weekend, but for many of us, it also marks the start of school. So to celebrate (or to serve as a final distraction) before you are forced to focus, we’ve been providing you with a back-to-school mix over the last [...]