infestdc mixtape

The long wait is finally here, and I'm proud to share with you the latest DZ project, the InFestDC mixtape. This 70-minute compilation features 22 choice cuts recorded live at DIY shows around the District, and showcases talent from DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and more.

Featuring live tracks by:

TWO INCH ASTRONAUT / SWINGS 

WILDHONEY / MANNEQUIN PUSSY / BIG UPS

NEONATES / ROMANTIC STATES / JAIL SOLIDARITY

WITCH COAST / THE OBSESSIVES / ET AL. / RADIATOR HOSPITAL

LAUGHING MAN /  TEEN LIVER / HEMLINES / SITCOM

POLYON / MATTRESS FINANCIAL / TRUNKWEED

PASSING PHASES / MERIDIAN / NICE BREEZE

In 2014, a group of DC musicians, artists, and other community members teamed up to throw the first In It Together Fest, a four-day celebration of DIY culture held at 17 venues around the city. The inaugural fest raised over $2500 for two amazing local non-profit organizations, We Are Family and Casa Ruby LGBT Community Center. This year, we're aiming to raise the bar quite a bit, and in preparation for the next In It Together Fest we've put together a mixtape, limited to 250 copies professionally dubbed on slime green cassettes, All proceeds from this tape and this year's In It Together Fest are going towards one or two local non-profit organizations To Be Announced.

We hope you'll take the time to check out this awesome archive of DC's vibrant DIY show culture, and mark your calendars for the next In It Together Fest, July 31 + August 1!

goldkid

Adam Torres has been quietly compiling demos and publishing them every week. So far there have been four tracks shared off the 'Golden Children' demos, and if the trend continues Adam will provide us with more of his beautifully soulful blues folk next Monday. Until then, those of you near Austin, TX can see Adam perform live on Saturday at Beerland. Keep an eye on his bandcamp for new songs, and click play below to hear what's already been released.


Before I go, I just wanted to thank all the bands and everyone who came out for the gig last Thursday to see Foul Swoops, Flesh Panthers, Neonates, Sneaks, and a special impromptu set from The Morons. The show was great and the crowd was solid, and without those things the Dougout wouldn't be as special as it is.

may day

Production on the next release has begun, and I'm very excited to share more details in the near future! Hold your horses for the time being, but check back soon for more info on DZ13.

I'm hosting another show tonight featuring some awesome bands, so this is a final reminder and invitation to anybody in the DC area looking to catch some great music. Music will start around 9, and for more details just click the flyer below.

rsd14

Today is Record Store Day 2014 and if you haven't seen the list of exclusive releases, you may want to take a glance and get in line at your local shop before all the goods are gone forever. I'm excited to check out my favorite spots in the district including Red Onion, Smash!, Som, Crooked Beat and Joint Custody to grip some vinyl. Check out what these and some of the other stores around town have planned in this guide written by my buddy Matt for DCist.

The next show at the Dougout is just around the corner and will be featuring some garage scuzz punk from local favorites Foul Swoops, Chicago scumlords Flesh Panthers, new district transplants Neonates, and ex-shitstains Sneaks from Baltimore. The gig is set for May 1, more information can be found here.