Name of show: Artificial Sweetener, live on Sundays from 9-10 a.m.! (Like and follow us on Facebook.) Three words to describe your show: Bubblegum Teen Angst What can we expect to hear on your show? Julia: Indie alternative rock from past to present, some ’90s grunge,...
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Local Talent: IT IS RAIN IN MY FACE
Matthew Jones is doing something amazing with his music. First off, who doesn't want to listen to a band with a killer name like IT IS RAIN IN MY FACE? After exploring his musical genius, there has yet to be a track that isn't simply stunning. His melodic voice...
Five Finger Discountdown: RuPaul’s Top 5 Songs
In just a few years drag queen/author/singer/model/television personality RuPaul has transformed from an underground sensation into an unstoppable force. Due mostly to her popular show “RuPaul's Drag Race” on Logo (which AU still doesn't get- SG should get on...
Pop with a Capital P: There’s Something About Bieber
“I think, therefore I am.” ÛÒ Descartes “Swaggy.” ÛÒ Justin Bieber Justin Bieber is the ultimate example of a modern pop star. Having ascended to superstardom through a combination of viral videos, Internet buzz, celebrity endorsements, strategic marketing,...
DJ Spotlight of the Week: Miss DJDJ
Name of show: Hot Chocolate with Pink Marshmallows on Saturdays 10-11 a.m.! Three words to describe your show: For your chakras… What can we expect to hear on your show? The beauty of “Hot Chocolate with Pink Marshmallows “ is the unpredictability of the music flow. I...
The Music Safari: Kimbra’s Version of Pop
Initially known as “the girl on that Gotye song,” Kimbra has now made a name for herself following a wildly successful debut album that has been certified platinum in her native New Zealand and Australia and headlined an Australian and North American tour. In fact,...
Shouting at the Void: Pile
I discovered Pile at CMJ and became a rabid fan in the space of a week or two. On Thursday night they played at an odd Ethiopian bar in D.C. and my roommate and I naturally followed. Something about this band causes me to ring with a resonant frequency; like a glass...
Local Talent: Fort Knox Five
DJing is often associated with hip-hop and dance music, but the D.C. based Fort Knox Five are a different kind of DJ group. They mix funk, reggae and of course some hip-hop elements to create a unique and captivating sound. Fort Knox Five started in 2003 when,...
Your Favorite Band’s Favorite Band: Little Richard & David Bowie
I never liked Elvis because I was misguided into believing that he was credited with making traditionally known “black” music popular to a wider range of audience. I used to believe that he stole something that did not belong to him and then catapulted himself to be...
Feedback: Gossamer Year
I discovered Passion Pit's song “Take a Walk” about a week ago, and ever since I cannot go a day without giving it another listen. All of Passion Pit's new album Gossamer has me enthralled in an odd way. I do not usually listen to bands like Passion Pit. Sure,...