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25 most influential emo bands who made the genre what it is today

Emo (noun): a hotly contested music genre where bands and fans alike refuse to agree on who qualifies for a place in the rankings for all eternity, where no band admits to falling into the criteria of emo, and no fans admit to listening to it either. Of course, the one precursor to belonging to […]

Rock musicians react to pro-Trump supporters taking over Capitol Hill

What was supposed to be a peaceful transition of power this morning in Washington D.C. was anything but. Ahead of the Electoral College certification process, lame-duck President Donald Trump held a “Stop The Steal” rally where he fanned the flames of allegations of a fraudulent election. These Trump supporters, white supremacist groups and militia groups, […]

9 rising emo artists who could become your next favorite band

If anyone had told us in 2005 that emo culture wasn’t going to dominate forever, we would’ve rolled our eyes. Of course, as time went on, it became clear that no cultural shifts are permanent. And as quickly as we’d found ourselves perusing iTunes and blogging about My Chemical Romance, it all went away.  Not […]

Here’s where to watch Fourth of July fireworks from home

With the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the country, concerts have come to a halt, and unfortunately, we don’t know when they’ll be back. Due to social distancing restrictions and public safety, many other live events have been canceled, including Fourth of July festivities throughout the country. Luckily, several communities will accommodate their own celebrations […]

Sub-Radio get nostalgic and let loose in “Disco” video

Washington, D.C.’s Sub-Radio are delivering buzzing pop, upbeat synths and a message of hope in their brand-new track. The group are exclusively premiering their glittery, VHS-inspired “Disco” music video with AltPress. “Disco” is their first release since 2019’s Dog Years, a diverse, upbeat five-track EP. AltPress got a behind-the-scenes look at the music video and […]

Minor Threat, Bad Brains and the D.C. hardcore scene examined in new documentary

The recent announcement of the 2020 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame came out yesterday. While the Hall’s list is truly a well-rounded roll call of sonic and cultural bastions, it does make this particular grampire wonder when the genre and culture of hardcore will get its due as sonic […]

Juggalos for justice: Insane Clown Posse talk about their upcoming march on Washington

Imagine being labeled a gang member because of the music you like, or getting singled out by law enforcement for having a tattoo of your favorite band: That’s the civil rights issue currently facing infamous horrorcore duo Insane Clown Posse and their close-knit legion of fans, known as Juggalos. Read more: ICP are losing their […]

Memorial show for John Stabb of Government Issue in DC tonight

Photo: John Stabb Facebook page. Boycott Cancer, a benefit show in tribute to Government Issue singer John “Stabb” Schroeder, takes place at the Black Cat in Washington D.C. tonight. Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore, J. Robbins and much buzzed-about local heroes Give are all scheduled to participate.  Stabb died of stomach cancer at age 54. The […]

Washington DC's 9:30 Club celebrates 35th anniversary

This year, the legendary 9:30 Club will actually be celebrating a double anniversary—35 years of existence and 20 in its current location. The Club has hosted the likes of everyone from Johnny Cash and Nirvana to the Smashing Pumpkins and Foo Fighters, and even modern acts like Twenty One Pilots and Halsey. Read more: 8 Haunted […]