This much is for certain: Pop band Wheelie loves you. They love dancing, they love crowd-pleasing, and they really really love tighty-whiteys. Their FREE new single “The Underwear Song” seeks to “throw off the shackles of professional, adult responsibilities, and get in touch with the lost innocence of childhood.” The video, shot last November at Adams Morgan studio Stroga, features volunteers & fans in a choreographed routine wearing some version of white underwear, to promote the band’s message of “self-acceptance through the act of hedonistic escapism.” The choice of featured undergarments and their deliberate lack of sex appeal make this video SWF, but trying to sing & dance along will get noticed.
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Under The Counter presents Under The Covers
Hardly any jazz musicians make music videos, sadly, but this “video flyer” is a kick-ass substitute. DC area jazz band leader Jonathan Parker and his friend Leah Gage (drummer for the awesome indie rock band Brenda) organize a monthly show at Columbia Heights hotspot The Dunes called “Under The Counter”. It’s an unusual mix of stand-up comedy and jazz, with a cherry on top from some of the best DC bands today. February’s installment, subtitled “Under The Covers”, falls on Valentine’s Day, and features comedy from Jheisson Nunez (“Jay Leeno Show,” Topaz), Chris Milner (State Theater, Arlington Draft House), Adam Friedland (Funny Moms), Andrew Bucket (You Me Them Everybody, 8×8), jazz from the Jonathan Parker 8, rock from Philly’s Br’er and DC’s amazing Presto Bando, as always hosted by Ruth Rasby. RSVP here!
Coup Sauvage & The Snips – Sneaks video
The most exciting bands in DC today are the ones that don’t sound like anything else, and the retro-synth 80s dance-pop influenced Coup Sauvage & The Snips fit that bill. The sextet from the Haus of Sauvage focus on showmanship, fashion and catchy lyrics, as you can see in their debut music video “Sneaks”, the A side of their new single. Thumbs up for the stylish use of the checkerboard floor pattern at the Black Cat, the shooting location for this video. Tonight the Sauvage family opens for JD Samson & MEN at the always-hip Comet Ping Pong, with DJ Dean and DJ Jennder keeping the party going late into the night.
The Cowards Choir – 2-Track Series Performance
Singer-songwriter Andy Zipf’s decision last year to recruit The Beanstalk Library’s Ryan Walker and drumming pair Adam Neubauer and Ben Tufts to form The Cowards Choir has drawn much deserved attention on Zipf’s excellent songwriting and clear, distinct voice. On tour last summer in Charlotte NC, the group teamed up with music video producers Small Creatures and the music blog Carolina Music Connection to record live takes of two songs from their debut pay-what-you-like EP Reunion, “Maybe I” and “Where The Hand Don’t Hold Me Down”. The outdoor nighttime setting on the second song is quite magical, don’t miss it! Check them out live next Tuesday February 11th opening for troubador Justin Jones to celebrate the 10th anniversary of DC9.
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RAtheMC – Inception video
Fierce rapper RAtheMC was the first signee to House Studio‘s new record label, and their prolific music video imprint $5 Music Videos graces RA’s newest song Inception. Featuring singer Abir Haronni and dancer Delaney Wells, the video is a fitting tribute to her father, who coached her fitness regimen and recently passed away. Check out her interview with WPGC’s Peter Parker talking about the video and plans for 2014 here.
James Britton – Satisfaction video
The slick cover songs in House Studio DC‘s $5 Music Video series keep rolling in. Check out singer James Britton doing a blue-eyed soul version of Allen Stone’s song Satisfaction.
Podcast for January 27th, 2014
Paul’s out this week so Tony Porreco takes over the HTS Podcast!
Tracklisting:
The Walking Sticks – Send the Night
Mud Rey – The Look On Her Face
Braddock Station Garrison – Girl Gotta Gun
Collapser – Crooked Teeth
Baby Bry Bry – Hear My Dear feat. Parabellum
Luray – The Wilder
The Sweater Set – Kind
A MARC Train Home – Where I Belong
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Black Cobain – Thank You video
Yo DC, you need one more music video to finish off this week right? NOVA rapper Black Cobain got you covered. His newest video Thank You pays tribute to his true fans, like all musicians should. Grab the FEREE hot new mixtape Perfect Contradiction courtesy of Wale’s Board Administration label.
Paperhaus – All Through The Night / The Lot @ Union Kitchen
DC has always enjoyed a thriving DIY house show scene, and the last few years its undisputed king has been the Paperhaus. The house holds the indie rock band of the same name, perhaps not a cunning masterplan but as it turns out a very good way to attract positive attention to both ‘hauses. Musician and booker Alex Tebeleff puts together diverse bills of both locals and touring acts at both Paperhaus and these days at Columbia Heights events space The Dunes. Last summer and fall the nexus of DC indie music, food trucks and good times came together at The Lot at Union Kitchen, an open air party curated by Tebeleff and others. Videographer Zambia captured the scene and assembled this fun video, and what else could the soundtrack have been but “All Through The Night” from Paperhaus’s 2013 EP Lo Hi Lo? For some true DC DIY spirit, come to the Paperhaus tonight for Philly’s Son Step, St. Louis’s Sleepy Kitty and DC bands Lies About and Greenland. Enter around back & bring some money to help the touring bands get to their next gig!
Drop Electric – Lucille video
Drop Electric are probably the most prolific music video creators in the DC music scene. I’ve run 14 of their videos on the Hometown Sounds DC music video of the day feature. On days when a new Drop Electric video premieres, I like to have a little friendly competition with my friends over at DC Music Download to write a post about it faster than they can. This time they had the jump on me, premiering the sexy (NSFW?) new video Lucille, from last year’s Waking Up To The Fire, along with an interview with DE’s drummer Ramtin Arablouei. Of course you’ll read that before buying advance tix to the 9:30 Club for DMD’s 2 year anniversary bash featuring Drop Electric, The Sea Life, Young Rapids and The Raised By Wolves. Of course.
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