by snoadmin | Oct 9, 2012 | Archives-old
You know a band is worth your time when Kurt Cobain once eloquently described them as “his most favorite songwriters in the whole world.” The Vaselines and Nirvana have a long-standing music-boner relationship with one another. Nirvana covered the Vaseline’s...
by snoadmin | Oct 9, 2012 | Archives-old
What exactly does it mean to be a “good pop singer” in 2012? The qualities a “good pop album” are easier to pinpoint. A consistent vision. Stylistic inventiveness. Powerful lyrics. An experience. A “good singer,” though? That’s a tough one. Thirty years ago,...
by snoadmin | Oct 7, 2012 | Archives-old
This week’s edition of staff favorites stars Cameron Meindl, WVAU’s one and only station manager. He’s sharing a garage-rock and punk playlist featuring artists such as The Hollow Steps, Bleeding Knees Club and Hunx and his Punx. Cameron’s...
by snoadmin | Oct 4, 2012 | Archives-old
On October 11, people around the world will celebrate accepting themselves and proudly living true to who they are in celebration of National Coming Out Day. For me, coming out took a lot longer than a day. Although that approach certainly worked for me, an...
by snoadmin | Oct 3, 2012 | Archives-old
Spearheaded by Ryan Mitchell, this local talent is something to talk about. Shark Week not only has one of the best band names, but also one of the best sounds in the D.C. area; their hard bluesy, surf sound instantaneously attracts. This D.C. quartet features Ryan...
