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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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Prabir and the Substitutes: Class is in Session
Here at DoS, we’re all about broadening our horizons. A new perspective on things can open up a world of possibilities. This is exactly why we took it upon ourselves to broaden our DC outlook a little farther south down I-95 to our friends in a land sometimes known as “RVA” or Richmond, Virginia. For many, the only thing they may know about Richmond is that it’s halfway to the Outer Banks, but born from the capital of Old Dominion is a little five-piece band known as Prabir and the Substitutes.
Second Star to the Right and Straight on till Morning
Once upon a time there was a young boy who couldn’t and wouldn’t grow old, because to grow old meant you had to one day die. Who wants to do that when you can learn to fly, lead a group of misfits or fight a pirate with a hook for a hand? Everyone knows the story. Peter Pan marks a special place for folks, both young and old. Now imagine being a part of it–a part of Neverland, a part of the Lost Boys, a part of the legend. This is exactly what child actor Bobby Driscoll was–he was Peter Pan–at least in movie form. Bobby was the voice and the live action model for Peter in Disney’s 1953 animated version of the classic tale. Bobby’s story is the main inspiration for DC artist Benjy Ferree’s new album, “Come Back to the Five and Dime Bobby Dee Bobby Dee.”
Benjy Ferree
Rock
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06.04.09 |
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Twice the Talent: A Review of Exit Clov
Even your average self-respecting garage band will tell you, one of the keys to musical success is blending well musically with your bandmates. To that end, who else could you possibly blend better with than a beloved sibling? I know what you’re thinking – tell that to the Gallagher brothers in Oasis. My rebuttal? Exit Clov.
Exit Clov
Alt-rock
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04.23.09 |
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Jukebox The Ghost’s “Let Live And Let Ghosts”: A Review
Jukebox the Ghost garners many comparisons (e.g., Ben Folds Five, They Might Be Giants, Something Corporate, etc.). However, it’s not quite certain if these comparisons offer a fair assessment of what you’re going to get when you actually open “Let Live and Let Ghosts”, the first full-length release from this DC-born trio (the band formed within the dorms of George Washington University). Yes, they’re gaining popularity, but if you’re not familiar with them, it might be hard to fully grasp what you’re going to taste the first go ’round.
Jukebox The Ghost
Pop
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03.20.09 |
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