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 [...]

Our newest contributor Saxon hit up the latest installment of SHORTS!!!!!! not too long ago, and found himself at that very common crossroads that so often seems to hit at the least opportune moment. Perhaps by following the path on one side, you come out a little embittered by the idea that anyone even bothers [...]

PWRFL Power just wants to be “a cupcake of the current music scene,” at least that’s what he told Zac Pennington of Parenthetical Girls in a recent interview.
AON sat down with the man behind the name, Kaz Nomura, when he tumbled through town to play at the Hosiery, along with other acts like Winston [...]

It’s been quite the busy year for These United States. This past spring they released their (wonderful) debut album, A Picture of the Three of Us at the Gate to the Garden of Eden, and then embarked upon a 30+ date U.S. tour.
When last we met up with Jesse and crew, it was earlier in [...]

I know it’s a school night and all, but tonight, DC native Jesse Tittsworth will be celebrating the release of his debut full length, 12 Steps, on Stretch Armstrong’s label, Plant Music. Of course, the first release party will be in New York City, homebase to Plant Music, with a star-studded party kicking off [...]