In the coming months, there will be an influx of progressive-minded hopefuls doing their part to help make this country cool again. I've discussed this with many of my promoter/DJ friends, and they all seem to agree that this Obama pilgrimage will do wonders not only for our country, but could also really boost [...]
The Kora Records recently celebrated the 4th anniversary of their first release by culling some notable performers from its impressive roster for an intimate show at DC9. Pree, who we interviewed pretty recently when they played an Obama benefit set the mood for the night, followed by the traveling songs of Meredith Bragg. But of course, [...]
I remember long, long ago, back when I was a latch-key kid living in the predominantly-Filipino area of Virginia Beach. Weekday afternoons would consist of cartoons and sneaking into my older sister's room, borrowing her Wu-Tang and Jungle Brothers tapes, putting that shit on blast 'til she got home from whatever extra-curriculars had kept [...]
AON caught up with Nadastrom backstage at a Blisspop show that they headlined a few months back. Their long-awaited Pussy EP dropped on vinyl outlets like Turntable Lab a few weeks ago and is about to drop on Beatport and other fine digital carriers. Since we last spoke with them, their Lil' Wayne remix of [...]
Everyone talks about developments in technology democratizing the means of production for musicians, giving them access to hi-tech tools for relatively cheap. Columbus, Ohio's Times New Viking would seem to agree, however by instead relying on classic technology. Their brash, lo-fi sonic assault is recorded at home on a lo-tech 4-track. And even though they moved [...]
Editor's Note: So this morning I realized that I may need some music to pass the time while I waste away in the inevitably long, slow-moving skeins of Obamacrats and McCainiacs leading to the polls. Thankfully, I was able to finagle this mix from our longtime contributor, sometimes-novelist, and Portland "pop culturalist" Greg Bigoni. His SendSpace link will only be [...]
One of the cultural dilemmas that we have here in DC is the lack of venues that cater to fringe and left-field acts. Often times small pockets of people gather to turn group houses, community centers and even coffee shops into outlets for these types of bands. In the Bloomingdale neighborhood of northwest DC, Big [...]
With only a few days left until Nov. 4, many of you may be feeling the fatigue from the nasty campaigning that has characterized this election. But it's still far too early to sit down and relax or to change the channel. There's still alot of work to be done to help make sure people [...]
This weekend marks the opening of Irvine Contemporary's latest show, Regime Change Starts At Home. Irvine brings together 3 artists working in various mediums, each making a political statement through their art. Most should be familiar with Shepard Fairey's iconic stencil work, particularly his recent portrait of Obama which has gained a national ubiquity. Al Farrow 's [...]
The Cassettes are one of the most appropriately named bands playing today, for a number of reasons. First off, their reference to the classic analogue medium certainly highlights a fascination with anachronism. A trait evident when watching some of the short videos on their site and their last album, 'Neath the Pale Moon. But it's [...]
Seldom does one venture into Adams Morgan after ten on a Saturday looking for anything other than trouble, but last week I was invited to a unique music and art celebration at Affinity Lab, a cooperative space for creatives above The Diner. The reason? Local music industry designer, Marc Harkness, was celebrating his third year [...]
I've often heard that there isn't enough to do in the District. Well if there is one thing that this town has an overabundance of, it's DJ nights. Thankfully, we at AON are here to help you wade through the crowds, by highlighting some of our preferred DJ night options and under the radar venues [...]
Not all of us can have Blaqstarr do an intro on our mixtapes. Our significant others may not be a heavily blog-lauded dj/producer from the D.M.V. (DC/MD/VA). But what you have to realize is this: Artists gravitate towards other artists who share the same vision. D.C. has long been known for Dischord records and it's [...]
In D.C., the term "flat out" describes folks who are, in the immortal words of Ray Davies, "dedicated followers of fashion." Flat Out! is an homage to the burgeoning new D.C. arts district and the vibrant fashion lifestyle that D.C. urban youth culture express on a daily basis. Flat Out! is also heavily [...]
Back in the mid-2000's, my Swedish buddies Division Of Laura Lee were lumped in with the Swedish invasion wave-the result of the press' attempt to build hype by connecting bands that really didn't sound alike. The Hives, along with a few others, were the forerunners of that list. DOLL found themselves on this list even [...]
When we started planning for recording these live sessions, probably the first band that came to mind was True Womanhood. Having had a chance to see them live a few times before, there was no doubt they were bringing a fresh perspective to the table. It was exactly the sort of vibe that we wanted [...]
Many DC musicians and artists have looked to Philadelphia as a potential spot for relocation. With spaces in this city amenable to creatives becoming scarcer every day, Philadelphia seems to have more options for affordable space to spread out and make some noise. You don't often hear of migration in the opposite direction, but The [...]
There's always something a little bittersweet about Labor Day weekend. Sure, it's a nice, long weekend, but for many of us, it also marks the start of school. So to celebrate (or to serve as a final distraction) before you are forced to focus, we've been providing you with a back-to-school mix over the last [...]
Our newest contributor Saxon hit up the latest installment of SHORTS!!!!!! not too long ago, and found himself at that very common crossroads that so often seems to hit at the least opportune moment. Perhaps by following the path on one side, you come out a little embittered by the idea that anyone even bothers [...]
Okay, just in case you guys haven't gotten enough back-to-school jams, here's a second helping. Anything to ease the pain of the inevitable, you know? It's probably described best in this moment from Season 5 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (why yes, I have been watching the whole show again, starting from the first episode. [...]
All Our Noise // We Are Live
No Church In The Wild
Nas - Daughters
The Rains of Castamere by The National
CHROMATICS "THESE STREETS WILL NEVER LOOK THE SAME"
DIIV "How Long Have You Known?" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Album Review: alt-J – An Awesome Wave
Azealia Banks – ’1991′ & ‘Van Vouge’
[LISTEN] Gotye (Passion Pit Remix)
Big Boi & Theophilus London (feat. TRE LUCE) - 'She Said OK'
