Archive: August 2006
Hooks Abound for Pop-Rockers
Have I heard The Vicious Martinis on the radio before? Even if I haven't, their familiar sound certainly wouldn't be out of place on the airwaves. This supergroup, comprised of musicians from an array of now defunct DC bands, writes...
By Emily Travis | August 25, 2006; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Dance-Rock Takes the Stage in DC
Middle Distance Runner is quickly becoming a local must-see amongst fans of catchy, indie pop music. This track, "Naturally," is not a heavy feeling rock song, but rather bubbles along with acoustic guitars, ringing synths, and my favorite, the hand...
By Emily Travis | August 24, 2006; 03:40 PM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Acoustic R&B Has Real Personality
Verlette Simon, a Maryland singer/songwriter, has been working in the music industry for years and has brought her Big Apple experience to D.C. Many of her songs, including "Faceless Stranger," feature only an acoustic guitar and vocals. Verlette, however, does...
By Emily Travis | August 23, 2006; 02:59 PM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Poet Remembers His Roots
Tim'm is a local poet who performs as an emcee, teaches English, and has written a book. His songs are a union of hip-hop, house, and spoken word, and are the musical counterpart to his book of poetry. In "Red...
By Emily Travis | August 22, 2006; 03:55 PM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Roots Rockers Play the Country Blues
Wes Tucker, along with his band The Skillets, gives a modern sound to roots-rock. Situated between country, blues, and rock, "Casting Stones" is a foot-tappin', cautionary tale of how "we all strive for the glory, but we all fall short,"...
By Emily Travis | August 15, 2006; 12:49 PM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Music to Share with Your Parents (or Kids)
Citing influences from modern indie rockers Belle and Sebastian and The Decemberists to the more senior sounds of The Zombies, The Positions know how to write a playful pop song. The horn section and flute are the highlights on "Flowers...
By Emily Travis | August 9, 2006; 03:53 PM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Not Your Average MTV Pop
If you are looking for pop music that is a little more relevant than the current teen craze of the week, then you don't have to search far. Susan Greenbaum is a local Virginia singer who writes original pop-songs aimed...
By Emily Travis | August 2, 2006; 10:54 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
