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Q&A with Stripmall Ballads
Stripmall Ballads comes from the musical mind of Phillips Saylor and the name provides a well deserved nod to Woody Guthrie’s iconic album, “Dust Bowl Ballads.” With nothing more than a banjo in one hand and a harmonica in the other Saylor, and the talented musicians in Stripmall Ballads, have become modern day heros of American folk music. Read our interview with Saylor who discusses fate, life’s hardships and what the future holds in store for the band.
Stripmall Ballads
Folk
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11.17.09 |
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Emily |
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Q&A with Birdlips
Birdlips may be the best band you aren’t listening to. The band’s delicate blend of classic folk instrumentation and earthy psychedelia is often compared to folk gods Nick Drake and Andrew Bird. However, it’s been about two years since the band recorded their remarkable debut LP, Cardboard Wings, and the 2009 single featured on the band’s website only teases listeners with a promise of great things to come. District of Sound was able to catch up with Birdlips members Clifford Usher and Lindsay Pitts after their live performance during September’s H Street Festival to find out what the future holds for the band and exactly what makes their music take flight.
Birdlips
Folk Rock
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10.21.09 |
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Christen |
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Q & A with Last Tide
Last Tide is already making waves in the DC area by integrating harmonies and bending tones with a tempered power reminiscent of music produced by My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth. Listen and you will hear their self-proclaimed shoegazing tendencies mixed with touches of punk and pop. It’s a great listen no matter what your musical leanings may be.
Last Tide
Shoegaze
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10.06.09 |
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Emily |
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Q & A with Drop Electric
As unlikely as it might seem, Drop Electric has a special talent for making the old and traditional sound new and modern. Their fresh and inviting sound gives their music a sound all their own.
Drop Electric
Electronic
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09.08.09 |
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Emily |
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District of Sound.com Q&A for The List
If you love alternative rock that pairs gritty musical edges with soft undertones in both sound and lyrics, The List is probably already on your current playlist. This five-piece band formed in 2008 and is about to release a new album in the fall. With inspiration from bands like Matchbox Twenty, they are quickly making a name for themselves as one of DC’s musical artists to watch. Lead singer Steven Wright and pianist Steve Mead take a crack at DoS’ latest questions.
The List
Alt-rock
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08.26.09 |
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Bryan |
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