INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY KRYSTINA GABRIELLE AND JD KLINE It’s been said that brothers have a special connection, and they can almost communicate telepathically. Raised on a love for soulful music, brothers Jeff and Jon Lee have found… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY NICHOLAS KARLIN AND CLARISSA VILLONDO “If it’s not from the 80s, I don’t wanna date it.” That is the slogan of Washington, D.C.’s LIGHTWAVES. Though you won’t find their music in a John Hughes… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY ROB PATTERSON AND PROVIDED BY ERIN LUNSFORD Though their music will not actually ignite a flame, ERIN AND THE WILDFIRE will certainly make you feel the need to burn up the dance floor and… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY LAURA BITTNER PHOTOS BY KARLA ESPINO AND GALAXY MCNEILL Inspired by paisley shirts, thrift store suits, and Ray Ban sunglasses, MAJOR AND THE MONBACKS are a seven-piece band predominantly influenced by the music of the 1960s. Though they… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY SHELBY BAKER PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ASIDE OCEANS Self-identified as “rhythm and blues rock,” the Pulaski, Va. four-piece ASIDE OCEANS perfectly exemplify this distinctive sound. Each member has different influences and musical tastes, which contribute to their overall sound.… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY CHRIS SUAREZ PHOTOS BY M. KROPF PHOTOGRAPHY AND BRANDON HAMBRIGHT Formerly known as TOMORROWS, brothers Jim and Jack Ivins, or THE IVINS, are making noise under a brand new moniker with a new slew of songs that will… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS PROVIDED BY GRIFF’S ROOM BAND AND SAMANTHA FEIN-HELMAN Though no one in the band is named Griff by nickname or by birth, he has been immortalized for his contribution in bringing fiddle player and vocalist… Continue Reading
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
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
INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY RAW ARTISTS WASHINGTON, D.C. Prior to forming THE DC GENTLEMAN, vocalist Ryan Lucas had a desire to create music with like-minded individuals. Therefore, through Craigslist, he began his search to find equally talented musicians… Continue Reading