Greatest hits album from a band with greater hits than most.I could go on forever about the wailing vocals, socially conscious narratives and virile instrumental edge that Sleater-Kinney have given to feminist punk, or to music in general, but at this point, what else...
I may be biased because I grew up outside of the city, but I'm super excited to be focusing on Boston this week for “Homemade.” To me Boston has such an interesting and rich history, especially in terms of alt-rock and punk. Boston's music scene began emerging in...
Courtesy of Brookings.After a tough-fought victory at the polls, DC residents decided to take a leap forward for human rights and consumption everywhere: legalized Mary J, baby! You've dawdled down Adams Morgan and bought your essential “tobacco only” bong...
Courtesy of Pigeons and Planes. A tweet from DIY Magazine announced the release of Nao's latest song “Good Girl” on Nov. 5 off her debut EP So Good. I've been following this 24-year-old singer since she collaborated with fellow London musician...
Louie Diller and Liz Nistico of HOLYCHILD hanging out in Washington, D.C. / PHOTOS BY NATE COVER After entering the 9:30 Club hours before doors, Liz Nistico can be seen sitting on the wooden floor in a vibrant pink, patterned Lazy Oaf dress. In front of her is an...
Courtesy of Handsome Tours. What kind of AU columnist would I be if I didn't write an article that somehow directly involved politics and different viewpoints? I mean, this is the most politically active campus in the nation, so surely you'll find people who like...
Courtesy of Threadless. “I really wish you had pushed Portugal. The Man harder on me.” A dear friend of mine recently remarked. I should have told him I was working hard on ending my long tenure as a music pusher. I have worked on and off for WVAU writing columns and...
Courtesy of TSOAM. Groups with one hit wonders are a puzzle. They arrive in the music scene with a chart hit, fade into obscurity, and leave you wondering, where the heck did they disappear to? Have they become irrelevant, or are they just not making music anymore?...
Like any two people born four decades apart, my dad and I have very different music tastes. He not-so-affectionately nicknamed my favorite band (Modest Mouse) “Mighty Mousey” and claims they sound like dying cats. However, we definitely agree that the Beatles are...
Courtesy of Cool Spotters. There are many different aspects of a film that contribute to its greatness. A solid script, strong actors and good direction are the usual recipe for a movie people will respond to. However, people often overlook the importance of music....