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3 March 2010
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In The Spotlight: The Vita Ruins

With their chainsaw guitars, atmospheric overtones, and sultry vocal track, The Vita Ruins are a band that should gain attention with their debut release, A Day Without A Name.  After picking up shows around the DC area and finally taking it to the studio, we’re left with 11 fresh tracks …

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3 March 2010
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Album Review: Besnard Lakes – The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night

Written by Nick Leitzke
On March 9 the Besnard Lakes release their third album, ‘The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night.’ A benefit of pre-ordering albums is the free digital download, and I have been listening to ‘The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night’ so much that I can’t remember when …

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2 March 2010
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Grand Opening of G40: The Summit

Our friends at Art Whino will be kicking off what’s appearing to be one of the more spectacular art exhibitions in the district, which will feature street artists from around the country and across the world.  If you’ve ever visited Art Whino, you already they’re not your typical art gallery …

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28 February 2010
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murmur DC Podcast: Episode 13 – Dimitri Max

This week’s murmur DC Podcast comes from Dimitri Max’s ‘Passed from the Blast’ Mix.  He is a member of the highly regarded group Everybody Loves Music, who have produced a steady following in the district.  Dimitri brings to us an intriguing combination of old school and new school, specializing in …

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28 February 2010
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Free Download: Telephunken – Latin Demon EP

DIRECT FROM MADRID, SPAIN’S ACTUA MUSIC LABEL
TELEPHUNKEN
US TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM
“QUE VIVA EL RITMO!!!”
**SHOWCASE ARTIST AT SXSW 2010**
LATIN FUNK AND FLAMENCO BREAKS
February 26, 2010 –
Madrid’s exciting funk trio Telephunken is making a US tour around its official SWSW 2010 Showcase appearance. The tour begins on March 7th at …

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27 February 2010
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Who’s Pre-prepared?: The Bastardization of Words

Written by Nick Leitzke
Dictionary definition of the prefix “pre”: 1) before, earlier 2) in advance, preparatory 3) in front of.
One of my fascinations is how engrained language is in our psyche. We freely use words and prefixes knowing well enough what they mean but not completely conscious of what leads …

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24 February 2010
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Photos: Derek Plaslaiko at JQM’s Second Installment

Photos by Andy Fundeneanu
Friday night, JQM (Just Quality Music) threw down their second installment in DC, with Derek Plaslaiko.  The opening sets were by Joel Chandler, Clinc, and JQM’s founder Peteone.
Learn more about JQM at: www.justqualitymusic.com
View more of Andy Fundeanu’s photos at: www.liftedinthedistrict.blogspot.com

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22 February 2010
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Event Picks: Stranger Than Paradise Brings Insideout

On Friday, February 26, Stranger Than Paradise will be showcasing one of the bright talents in the techno world with Berlin’s Insideout.  Opening sets will be performed by two of DC’s favorite DJs in Navbox and Rosario.
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
Doors 10PM, 21+
The Loft (Apartment Side)
411 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC …

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21 February 2010
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In The Spotlight: Wolf + Lamb (Interview with Zev)

When we live in a world obsessed with genres and labels, it becomes gratifying to find artists that are willing to push the boundaries and produce a marketing nightmare.  The New York duo, Wolf + Lamb, do just that.  Formed by Zev Eisenberg and Gadi Mizrahi, they create a sound …

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20 February 2010
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A Hell of a Mockery: Dante’s Inferno the Video Game

Written by Nick Leitzke
I used to be a serious gamer. I had both a PS2 and an Xbox, and I had favorite games on both consoles. I used to watch X-Play on G4 every afternoon, staying abreast of the gaming world and picking out the titles I would acquire from …

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