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The Landscape of Star FK Radium
If you heard that a band had named themselves after a stadium, what exactly would you expect their music to sound like? Something larger than life? Something you could bang your head to? Something, dare I say, you could fist pump to? Although Star FK Radium is somewhat named for the landmark of HFStivals past, you’re currently more likely to see them at Galaxy Hut rather than the Verizon Center. But the music created by this DC trio has a lot to say, even without lyrics, regardless of the venue.
Star FK Radium
Chamber Rock
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02.11.10 |
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Strap in and Take Flight with The Jet Age
Throughout their past couple of albums, The Jet Age have had some pretty unusual destinations. This time they take what everyone saw and heard before and turn that potential into a reality–all while simultaneously turning those expectations up on their head. With their third album, The Jet Age have now landed in an unexpected destination once again – “In ‘Love’.”
The Jet Age
Rock
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12.04.09 |
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I Pledge Allegiance…
Possibly one of the best things about DC is its transient nature. In a nation founded on the heterogeneous philosophy of bringing “your tired, your poor, your huddled masses” into the arms of Lady Liberty, its capital is the epitome of the melting pot our nation grew up as and into. What band could represent the District — filled with such an assortment of life and culture — better than These United States?
These United States
Folk Rock
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10.23.09 |
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Wearing an Ugly Purple Sweater
It’s possibly the worst present you could receive as a kid. As a DC music lover, it’s one of the best: an Ugly Purple Sweater. Within the boarders of our beloved district, there’s a man and a woman who took it upon themselves to name their “apocalyptic folk rock” duo after this most unfortunate pieces of clothing. But why? Does the music make you feel embarrassed when you wear it? Does it scratch at your neck so incessantly that you’re bound to pull the collar way out of whack? Quite the contrary, dear friends.
Ugly Purple Sweater
Folk Rock
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09.21.09 |
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More Than Gain Control: Girl Loves Distortion
Anyone can work a gain knob. Hook up to the amp nearest to you and turn it up until the cone flies into the next room. Done. But if you’re looking for real “distortion,” one could suggest you head to your nearest local vinyl emporium (say, like Crooked Beat in Adams Morgan, for example) and get your hands on a hot little record named “You Better Run, Your Highness”, crafted by Petworth locals, Girl Loves Distortion.
Girl Loves Distortion
Rock
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08.27.09 |
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