Subtastics is self described as a power-ish, pop-ish, punk-ish band from Baltimore, Maryland. In October of 2021, they self released their first full length album, Collector’s Edition. We “INTRO” this fist pumping album with a nice little tidbit of information about Photinia. Photinia: evergreen and deciduous shrubs or small trees native in Asia belonging to …
If pressed about which music venue is my favorite, I’d have a hard time narrowing it down. I go to different locations for different reasons. Although, I will admit that the Pie Shop in DC is definitely near the top of that list. Downstairs is the store front where you can purchase a slice of …
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Usually Virginia is just outside of my travel zone for shows. That 5+ hour drive is just a bit too much for me to stay awake on the way home. But after a shitty year and an offer to crash at a friend’s house – I decided to make the journey to Richmond, VA to …
It’s no secret that I have a heavy (albeit VERY respectful and VERY healthy) man-crush on Will West and the Paperback Tragedy (PbT) Crew. I proclaim it to be “respectful and healthy” because I have yet to cross the line of stalking band members on their off-days. Nor have asked them to sign my man-boobs at …
Down-stroke: a technique used by musicians in which the pick only comes in contact with the guitarstrings in the downward motion; generating a tighter and more energetic sound. The Downstrokes definitely live up to their name on their newest release, This Close To Vertigo. This album was co-released by Coffin Curse Records and Allegedly Records and was …
The dudes of Idleminds are: Chris Joyce on lead vox, Mike Pruitt on bass, Josh Winn on guitar, and Holden Duke on drums. Formed in 2008, these guys are based out of Maryland, but have been known to melt faces in Delaware, Virginia, PA, and DC as well. Although I’m always looking for a good crabcore …
