Monthly Archives: February 2012

Outputmessage – Sommeil video

DC music video of the day! Bernard Farley is enjoying big success as the front man of Volta Bureau, but he also produces dance music solo under the name Outputmessage. He’s most recognizable for his voice, but a lot of his early productions are instrumental, including today’s video for Sommeil, from the 2006 album Nebulae.

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Born Jamericans – Send My Love video

DC music video of the day! Happy Valentine’s Day to all the DC music lovers out there. Some of you might not remember Born Jamericans, a reggae/hip-hop duo popular in the 90s. Their hit song Send My Love, from their 1997 album Yardcore, seemed a good choice for this day devoted to roses, chocolates and public displays of love and commitment.

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The Pietasters – Yesterday’s Over video

DC music video of the day! A classic from DC ska-punk band The Pietasters. From their 1999 album Awesome Mix Tape #6 (a reference to Boogie Nights) here’s Yesterday’s Over.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSv9HfztxMg

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go out tonight!

Literally gobs of great options to get you off the couch tonight.

– Fellow local music compatriots Listen Local First host a panel discussion/podcast recording and showcase featuring Nappy Riddem, Cornel West Theory and W. Ellington Felton at the Dunes starting at 7.
– The Funk Ark opens for the almighty Rebirth Brass Band at the 9:30 club.
– Roots rockers Memphis 59 play Hill County BBQ at 8:30.
– The Max Levine Ensemble brings the punk rock to the Black Cat.

DTMD – Raw feat. Godly MC & Kev Brown video

DC music video of the day! DTMD stands for Dunc & Toine Makin’ Dollas, and they are doing just that with their well-regarded 2011 album Makin’ Dollas. These young MD rappers are showing the DMV a thing or two about hip-hop. Check out their newly released premiere video Raw featuring Godly MC and Kev Brown.

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Fort Knox Five – Funk 4 Peace video

DC music video of the day! Fort Knox Five have been rocking this town for many years now. Their DJ sets are frequent and always fantastic, but their 2008 album Radio Free DC is absolutely unmissable, featuring guest spots from Asheru, See-I and even Ian Svenonius. Today we’ve got their video for Funk 4 Peace with Mustafa Akbar on the vocals.

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Volta Bureau – Hope video

DC music video of the day! Volta Bureau is THE electronic dance band to watch in DC right now. Outputmessage, already with a number of great albums and singles to his credit, added Micah Vellian (with whom he previously collaborated as Dmerit) and DJ Will Eastman to transcend all their previous music output. They’ve only released a few singles and remixes to date, but an album must be coming soon, and with it wider recognition and accolades. For now, here’s their debut single Hope.

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Matt Tarka and Charlie & the Contraband @ Velvet Lounge

Check out today’s feature Interview Soup at Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie on tonight’s Velvet Lounge show: locals Matt Tarka and Charlie & The Contraband joined by Michiganers Double Saginaw Familiarity. The show starts at 9 PM, don’t miss it!

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These United States – Everything Touches Everything video

DC music video of the day! Today it’s an odd video for a really catchy song: the title track from These United States‘s 2009 album Everything Touches Everything.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4VPXdi6mkA

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Thievery Corporation & Chuck Brown – The Numbers Game video

DC music video of the day! Thievery Corporation and Chuck Brown combine forces for “The Numbers Game” from their 2008 album Radio Retaliation. A great video for DC landmark spotting.

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