Music
Soldiers of Jah Army
After a decade of making original reggae music for enthusiastic but niche audiences around the world, Arlington-based Soldiers of Jah Army – commonly referred to as SOJA - were eager to expand their fan base. The outfit began shopping their music to major record labels in 2010. They had a series of meetings with record read more »
The Band Perry: Renewing the Heart of Country
Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry launched their career by focusing on the one thing most musicians lose sight of once they achieve commercial success: reclaiming the roots of their genre. The siblings are storytellers first, and country musicians second, weaving a nostalgic tapestry with each song that romanticizes a classic picture of American life. read more »
Fine Tuning Nada Surf
The rock trio Nada Surf experienced a collective epiphany as they rehearsed new songs for their ninth album, The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy. The band, formed in New York City 20 years ago, realized it would be helpful to polish their new songs in practice before they attempted to record them in the read more »
Local Artist Spotlight: Tiffany Thompson
In 2008, Tiffany Thompson decided to make DC her home. Since then, she’s been growing and changing as an artist, and gracing DC with her soaring vocals and unique and catchy melodies. On Tap wanted to catch up with this rising star so we could say we knew her when. She told us about read more »
Sara Bareilles: Tracing the Sun
She’s had huge hit songs (“Love Song,” “King of Anything,” “Uncharted”), she’s a judge on the newest season of NBC’s The Sing-Off, and VH1 recently placed her in the #80 spot of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music. But none of those things are what brought Sara Bareilles to DC recently, nor are read more »» DJ
All Good Funk Alliance: Gettin' Down with the Jacks of All Trades
Two-and-a-half years in the making, Jacks of All Trades is awesome news for those who pledge allegiance to the groove. Masters of groove, the All Good Funk Alliance prove without a doubt that today’s kings of soulful organic/electronic funk are based right here in DC. Frank Cueto and Rusty Belicek’s all new 13-track follow-up read more »
UNKNOWN PLEASURES: Classic Dance Vibes at One of the Coolest Bars in DC
If you’re in search of a party off the beaten track, “Unknown Pleasures” just might be for you. The brainchild of local deejay/producer/promoter Chris Price who hails from Newport News, “Unknown Pleasures” is a tribute to the legendary ‘70s/’80s New York underground Loft and Paradise Garage era dance parties. With the next installment of Unknown read more »
Feliz Cumpleaños, Maracuyeah! Un Año, Baby!
DJ rAt’s megawatt smile is as stunning as DJ Mafe’s mirth is contagious. Both are encyclopedic in their musical knowledge and tastes, and generous in their praise of the artists they love, but most of all one is struck by their passion for parties as vehicles for expanding friendships and nurturing community. And in just read more »» Four Play
Four Play: Artists That Should Be On Your Radar, Calendar, & iPod
The Features Web: www.thefeatures.com Album: Wilderness Show: Wednesday, May 2, Red Palace The fact that The Features are signed to a label started by noted indie-to-mainstream darlings Kings of Leon should be the first key to understanding what sets them on the pulse of rock’s hottest sounds. Latest album Wilderness is equally read more »
