In the second installment of the DARKEST HOUR record release show, an all-star cast of MD/DC/VA scenesters came together to put on one heck of a show. With barely much notice at all, it’s really quite humbling that so many good local acts were able to show up, but enough of the sentimism, let’s get [...]

Given the fact that I had just moved back to school in Maryland the previous day, I didn’t think I’d be able to make this show on such short notice, but come on, it’s REGGIE AND THE *FUCKING* FULL EFFECT! A heck of a lot more would have to stand in my way to prevent [...]

In my last review, I lamented the loss of the Wilson Center as one of the few remaining venues that played punk in the DC area. Tonight, St. Andrews Church may have literally gone out with a bang. Unfortunately I got caught in Redskins traffic and missed the first two bands. I hope you rat [...]

I didn’t believe it when PENNYWISE announced it, but as I read it in the paper a few days later, the NYC date of the Warped Tour actually sold out its entire 16,000 ticket allotment. I knew it was crowded, but selling out an outdoor festival? That’s just insane. Thanks to a somewhat forgiving weather [...]