FOLLOWING TWO HIATUSES, KODIAK RELEASE FIRST NEW MUSIC SINCE 2009 ON SPLIT WITH SISTER BAND SATELLITES ON PARADE

INTERVIEW BY KNIAL SAUNDERS PHOTOS BY JUSTIN BEAN KODIAK, Manassas, Va. natives, are back at it after a couple of hiatuses sidelined their efforts in recent years. But this time they are back with the release of a split EP… Continue Reading

BURN THE BALLROOM DISCUSS THEIR NEW ALBUM, MUSIC VIDEO, AND DREAM TOURS

INTERVIEW BY STEPHANIE MCKENDRICK We spoke with BURN THE BALLROOM during their “Weekend Warrior” tour with 3PM and PICTURE PERFECT about how they combine traditional and contemporary concepts, their soon to be released music video, as well as their latest album,… Continue Reading

HELPING TO KEEP THE FOLK-POP SCENE ALIVE AND WELL, NORTHERN VIRGINIANS’ SAVE THE ARCADIAN HAVE COME TO SAVE THE DAY WITH THE HELP OF THEIR FANS

INTERVIEW BY KNIAL SAUNDERS PHOTOS PROVIDED BY WILL MCCARRY Standing on the precipice of success, Northern Virginia natives SAVE THE ARCADIAN, most known for their emotive melodies, eyebrow raising composition, and lively performances, have returned to the studio to craft… Continue Reading

KAORU NAGISA DISCUSS THE LEGACY OF SCREAMO IN VIRGINIA, UPCOMING PROJECTS, AND THE SCI-FI AESTHETICS OF THEIR BAND’S MUSIC

INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY NOORANN MATTIES Founded on September 12, 2012 following the breakup of the Fairfax-based emo band STUDYING, vocalists TJ Whitehead and Chris Morgan, drummer John Crogan, and guitarist Ted Gordon started the band, which came… Continue Reading

DESPITE BEING SCATTERED ACROSS MULTIPLE COLLEGES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, SCOTT’S RUN IS LIVING PROOF THAT SKA IS NOT DEAD, AND NEITHER ARE THEY

INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY JON FLEMING It’s been a while since boy bands have been part of popular culture, but the boys of SCOTT’S RUN are more than what you might expect from your run of the mill… Continue Reading

UNITED BY A PASSION FOR MUSIC, HIS DREAM OF LIONS WRITES SONGS INSPIRED BY “THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA” TO HELP ADVOCATE A SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE TO THEIR LISTENERS

INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY ANDREW MARKOWITZ VIDEO BY ORIE MCGINNESS Formed in the heart of Northern Virginia, HIS DREAM OF LIONS of Fairfax embodies the passions of heart, body, and soul that make each of us who we are.… Continue Reading

FOLLOWING BREAK UP OF HIS POP PUNK BAND, JONNY MAYS OF WATERMEDOWN DELIVERS PASSIONATE, HEART FILLED MUSIC AND PLANS TO RECORD HIS FIRST FULL-LENGTH ALBUM

INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY CLAIRE KIM PHOTOGRAPHY There are few bands that can make me feel inspired in a dingy dive bar than the heart filled, angst ridden music of WATERMEDOWN. Better known as Jonny Mays, who is… Continue Reading

NORTHERN VIRGINIA SYNTH-ROCK NEWCOMERS MEDLOW COME INTO THEIR OWN IDENTITY WITH THE RELEASE OF THEIR DEBUT SELF-TITLED ALBUM, AND AIM FOR NOTHING SHORT OF WORLD DOMINANCE

INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY LUKE WHITE AND GLORIA PICINI PHOTOGRAPHY Combining element of synth, pop, electronica, rock, and much more, MEDLOW are quickly making a name for themselves around the local community and around the world. This past March,… Continue Reading

FALL TOGETHER COMBINE A COMBINATION OF STYLES FROM STONER ROCK TO METALCORE TO CREATE FAN-ORIENTED MUSIC THEY HOPE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTOS BY JON FLEMING PHOTOGRAPHY Hailing from Northern Virginia, FALL TOGETHER is a five-piece metalcore group that’s making waves in the local scene. Their acknowledgment has molded due to their frequency at their hometown venue—Empire, and… Continue Reading

MELODIME GIVE 100% OF PROFITS FROM NEW RECORD TO THEIR “NOW I PLAY ALONG TOO” FOUNDATION AND HOLD INSTRUMENT DRIVE FOR HAITI ON APRIL 19TH AT JAMMIN JAVA

INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY SHERVIN LAINEZ, JEWEL PEACH, AND BRAD RHODES There are very few bands making music that are more willing to give than MELODIME from Leesburg. Founded by brothers Sammy (keys/bass) and Tyler (drums) Duis, along with… Continue Reading