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DC's own Mac N' Toss kicked off Friday night's MenoPunks @menopunks.bsky.social show at the Black Cat and had the joint jumping. Loud guitars, glorious mayhem, and a room full of people having a hell of a time. Local punk rock doing what it does best. 🤘⚡

#DCPunk #MacNToss #Menopunks #LiveMusic
October 31, 2026 at 5:12 PM
sm9eb.bsky.social
Fugazi!!! #DCPunk
punkrockhistory.bsky.social Punk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 20d
25 years ago today
The Argument is the sixth and most recent studio album from the post-hardcore band Fugazi, released on this day in 2001 through Dischord Records

#punk #punks #punkrock #hardcorepunk #posthardcore #hardcore #fugazi #history #punkrockhistory #otd
October 16, 2026 at 2:58 AM
akendeall.bsky.social
🚀 Curse Words has made it to Pandora... 🌌

We're a DC punk band made up of Gen Xers & millennials who still aren't entirely sure how any of this works.

If you dig loud guitars, big hooks & questionable life choices, give us a spin. 🎸

🎧 pandora.app.link/PWZac5jRZ6b

#PunkRock #NewMusic #DCPunk
The Privateer
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October 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
akendeall.bsky.social
Okay, punk nerds: help the algorithm out. 👇

What band should Pandora play IMMEDIATELY after Curse Words?

Wrong answers, deep cuts & shameless plugs for your own band are all encouraged. 🎸

#PunkRock #DCPunk
akendeall.bsky.social AK @akendeall.bsky.social · Oct 5
🚀 Curse Words has made it to Pandora... 🌌

We're a DC punk band made up of Gen Xers & millennials who still aren't entirely sure how any of this works.

If you dig loud guitars, big hooks & questionable life choices, give us a spin. 🎸

🎧 pandora.app.link/PWZac5jRZ6b

#PunkRock #NewMusic #DCPunk
The Privateer
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October 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
47 years ago today - On August 24, 1979, the Slinkees played their only show in a Washington, DC garage in the Palisades neighborhood. They disbanded soon after, with members reforming as the Teen Idles. Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson subsequently founded Minor Threat at the end of 1980. #DCpunk
A black-and-white, collage-style punk show flier filled with cut-and-paste graphics, newspaper snippets, and bold typography. Top Header: Features the slogan "Score One for Capitalism" flanked by a graphic of Coca-Cola cans on the left and an American flag on the right. Main Band Titles: The band name THE SLINKEES is written in large, bubbly, outlined lettering over a background image of armed soldiers aiming rifles. Below, it reads "w/ THE ZONES" in sharp, stylized block text. Show Date: A snippet of an August 1979 calendar appears on the mid-left side, with the date 24 prominently circled. Location & Price: On the lower right, a stamp graphic reads "FREE!" over an image of a young child wearing a dress labeled with the venue address: "5746 MacARTHUR BLVD., BRIAN'S GARAGE." Collage Details: Additional elements include a cartoon pirate character, a Timex clock graphic, a cut-out map of Africa labeled "We need your help," Pabst Extra Light beer cans next to a bold "BYO!" label, and vertical text along the left edge reading "More Spectacle Than Ritual."
August 24, 2026 at 6:55 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
I was a guest on one of my favorite podcasts around, the Music Book Podcast hosted by Marc Masters. We talked about my book, "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, D.C." Listen: themusicbookpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2120946/epis...

#DCpunk #Fanzines #Zines #Podcast
A square, yellow-background graphic for "THE MUSIC BOOK PODCAST HOSTED BY MARC MASTERS." The design features thick black outlines and rounded corners. On the left, four colorful stylized books form a stack: two stand vertically in orange and green, while two lie horizontally underneath in red and blue. The podcast title is stacked in black text on the upper right, and a black line separates the lower banner reading "HOSTED BY MARC MASTERS" in bold capital letters.
August 20, 2026 at 5:13 PM
johnokeefe.bsky.social
Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC
by @jrdarchivist.bsky.social
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#dcpunk #punkhistory #musichistory #zines #mediahistory
John R. Davis, "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC" (Georgetown UP, 2025) - New Books Network
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November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
blackrailsband.com
#supportlocalmusic #gotoshows #diy #blackrails #blackrailsband #blackrailsdc #bedmaker #bedmakerdc #continuals #continualsdc #dcmusic #dcunderground #dcpunk
March 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
blackrailsband.com
Saturday, March 1, at Pedal Pushers. 3 bands, $10, all ages, in a bike shop. Killer flyer by Ryan Carroll Nelson.

546 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
Severna Park, MD 21146.

#bedmaker #continuals #blackrails #dcmusic #dcpunk #dcunderground
A hand drawn concert flyer by Ryan Carroll Nelson for an upcoming show with the Washington, D.C. bands Bed Maker, Continuals, and Black Rails at Pedal Pushers in Severna Park, Maryland on Saturday, March 1. The show is $10 and doors open at 6:30 PM.
February 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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#supportlocalmusic #gotoshows #diy #blackrails #blackrailsband #blackrailsdc #newpassengers #newpassengersband #littlea #littleaband #dcmusic #dcunderground #dcpunk
February 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
ecksteinish.bsky.social
Fugazi ‎"Margin Walker" Full EP

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#MusicSky
Fugazi ‎"Margin Walker" Full EP
#Fugazi #1989 #DischordRecords #IanMacKaye #GuyPicciotto #BrendanCanty #JoeLally #Rock #Punk #Hardcore #DCPunk #80sPunk #DCHardcore #80sVinyl #80sMusic #RockVinyl #PunkVinyl #FullAlbum #TheRecordLibrary #HiFi #Vinyl #Records #VinylRecords #VinylCommunity #Turntable #HardcoreVinyl Fugazi ‎"Margin Walker" Label: Dischord Records ‎– DISCHORD 35, Dischord Records ‎– Dischord 35 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP Country: US Released: 1989 Genre: Rock Style: Hardcore, Punk, Indie Rock Tracklist: A1 Margin Walker 00:00 A2 And The Same 02:41 A3 Burning Too 06:07 B1 Provisional 09:01 B2 Lockdown 11:28 B3 Promises 13:39 Companies, etc: Copyright (c) – Dischord Recorded At – Southern Studios Recorded At – Greenhouse Studio, London Mixed At – Southern Studios Pressed By – MPO Credits: Band [Fugazi Is] – Brendan Canty, Guy Picciotto, Ian MacKaye, Joe Lally Engineer – John Loder, Paul Gadd Graphics – Kurt Sayenga Photography By [Cover Photo] – Tomas Squip Photography By [Inner Sleeve Photos] – Bert Queiroz Producer – John Loder Notes: Issued with a printed inner-sleeve of lyrics/photos. Cat# on spine: DISCHORD 35 Cat# on labels: Dischord 35 Recorded and mixed 12/88 Additional recording at Greenhouse Studios © 1989 Dischord "This ep is $5.00 postpaid from Dischord Records" Made in France Barcode and Other Identifiers: Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): DISCHORD 35 A-1 MPO DODD Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): DISCHORD 35 B1 MPO ELROD https://www.discogs.com/Fugazi-Margin-Walker/release/378594
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August 9, 2024 at 12:48 AM
old-knife.bsky.social
Free. All ages. Accessible. Local. Face ripping. Goodness. 2/22/25 7pm @ Crooked Beat Records #dcmusic #dcpunk #dchardcore #novapunk #novahardcore #delray #instoreshow #crookedbeatrecords #dischord #asl #accessibleconcert
February 8, 2025 at 2:43 AM
punkshits.bsky.social
Diamine – Barcelona
New album Ancient Riffs out now. Band from Washington DC. In the album also a cover of Ramones Danny Says.

🎧 bit.ly/NewPunkShits

#PunkRock #DCPunk
June 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
rhizopus64.bsky.social
Revolution Summer DC 40th Anniversary Bash!! Positive Force DC is organizing an exciting series of events for the Juneteenth weekend, and we need your help raising funds! Navigate to our Kickstarter page to learn more!
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#punk #hardcorepunk #dcpunk #punkrock #emo
Positive Force DC 40th Anniversary Gathering
Five Days of Music, Protest, Service, Community and Education, June 19-23, 2025
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February 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
cynicaldreamer.bsky.social
Every time I use the phrase "famous last words" I start singing 9353.

#postpunk #dcpunk

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9353 - Famous Last Words
YouTube video by Brainwashington Records
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July 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM
dystopian-future.bsky.social
#BadBrains #IAgainstI, #Punk #DCPunk #70sPunk #Influential #70sDCPunk #PunkRock #80sPunk #80sDCPunk #GroundBreaking

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I Against I
YouTube video by Bad Brains - Topic
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March 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
I'll be joining the Disco Biblioteca book group tonight for an informal discussion of my "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, D.C." We're at @peoplesbooktakoma.com in Takoma Park, MD. from 7-8pm tonight! #Booksky #DCpunk #Zines. Free and open to all.
peoplesbooktakoma.com People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · Apr 30
Take a look at May's book clubs! These clubs are volunteer led and always free to attend. Selections are always 15% off in store. If you'd like to RSVP, you can now on our new calendar: peoplesbooktakoma.com/calendar/
May 29, 2026 at 3:33 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
28 years ago today -- Fugazi, Lungfish, and the Crainium concert flier – Teamsters’ Union Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, May 12, 1998. From the John Davis collection on punk at the University of Maryland. #DCpunk #DischordRecords #Fugazi @dischord.com #Lungfish #PunkFlyers #PunkFliers #PunkSky
Alt text for a black-and-white benefit concert flier for the Homeless Persons Representation Project. The flier is organized into two main columns. The left column features four distinct, high-contrast woodcut or linocut-style illustrations stacked vertically. The right column contains the event text. Left Column Illustrations: Top: A graphic titled "HOMELESSNESS" showing several figures huddled on the ground in front of a city skyline. Second: A man holding a large hammer stands in front of a boarded-up building. A speech bubble asks, "WHAT ARE PEOPLE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?" Third: A scene of a protest or riot with figures raising their fists toward a giant, angry face in the background. Bottom: The words "DO Some thing." in a large, scratchy, hand-drawn font. Right Column Text: Top: "Homeless Persons Representation Project which brings crucial legal services to homeless people in Baltimore's streets and shelters." Band Lineup: Fugazi, Lungfish, and the Crainium (printed in large, bold italicized serif font). Event Details: * 7pm Tuesday May 12, 1998 $5 all-ages Teamsters' Union Hall, 6000 Erdman Avenue, Baltimore, MD Ticket Info: Notes that tickets go on sale April 29th at Reptilian, Soundgarden, and Vinyl Ink. More info: Positive Force DC. Bottom Right: The tagline "be more than a witness" in a lowercase serif font.
May 12, 2026 at 6:11 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
This "End on End" podcast interview that I did just came out! Focus is on my my book "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, D.C." Hoping to come back on the podcast someday to talk about Q And Not U, Corm, etc.

www.buzzsprout.com/893587/episo...

#booksky #DCpunk
Keep Your Ear To The Ground : A Conversation With John Davis - End On End
Welcome to yet another EOE side-road episode! I promise to return to regular programming next episode, but I've been sitting on this great conversation for months and this seemed as good a time as any...
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May 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
46 years ago today - Flier for Teen Idles, Bad Brains, the Enzymes, the Untouchables, Tru Fax and the Insaniacs concerts - Madam's Organ, Washington, D.C., March 14-15, 1980. From the Sharon Cheslow punk flyers collection at the U. of Maryland. #DCpunk #DChardcore #BadBrains #DischordRecords #Punk
A collage-style black-and-white punk flier for a benefit show, dominated by a large, diagonal graphic of a 1-liter Coca-Cola bottle. The design uses a mix of cut-and-paste text, hand-drawn lettering, and photocopied elements. The text and details are layered throughout the composition: Top Right: The headliners TEEN IDLES are written in large, scratchy, hand-drawn letters, followed by BAD BRAINS in cut-out letters and ENZYMES in a cursive script. Bottom Right: Additional bands UNTOUCHABLES (in a stencil font) and TRU FAX + INSANIACS written by hand are listed. Left Side: A price tag graphic lists "$3.00 or $4.00." Below the bottle label, it reads "BENEFIT AT MADAM'S ORGAN, 2318 18th St. NW." Bottom Left: A March 1980 calendar is shown with 14 and 15 circled. Tiny illustrations of figures on bicycles are positioned above the dates. Small Details: Various "14th" and "15th" markers are scattered on the right, including a clock face pointing to 10:00 and a "15" inside a hand-drawn TV or box.
March 15, 2026 at 9:25 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
40 years ago today - Gray Matter and Embrace concert flier, 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C., March 13, 1986. From the Sharon Cheslow Punk Flyers collection at the University of Maryland. #DCpunk #GrayMatterBand #GrayMatterDC #EmbraceDC #DischordRecords @dischord.com #Emocore #Emo #PunkFlyers #930Club
A high-contrast, black-and-white photocopied punk flier with a grainy, DIY aesthetic. The flier is promoting an upcoming concert. The image features a central photograph of four young men standing in a doorway, playfully holding up oversized coffee mugs. The photo is heavily stylized with a "blown-out" photocopied effect, creating sharp black shadows and bright white highlights. The text is arranged as follows: Top: The band name GRAY MATTER is written in a large, aggressive, jagged, hand-drawn typeface. Top Right: The band name EMBRACE appears in a clean, sans-serif block typeface tucked under the main Gray Matter logo, indicating billing for the concert. Bottom Left: Three stacked text boxes in a clean sans-serif font list the show details: THURS MARCH 13 930 CLUB $4.00
March 13, 2026 at 1:28 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
37 years ago today -- Edsel, Mo Pagans, and Shudder to Think concert flier, BBQ Iguana, Washington, D.C., March 12, 1989. From the Sharon Cheslow punk flyers collection at the University of Maryland. #DCpunk #ShudderToThink #PunkSky #PunkFliers #PunkFlyers #DCinThe80s
A lo-fi, DIY concert flier printed on green paper with a distressed, splattered aesthetic. Black ink splatters and smudges cover the page, including a prominent set of fingerprints near the bottom center. The text is arranged as follows: Top left: The band names EDSEL, MO PAGANS, and SHUDDER TO THINK are printed in a classic serif font. Center: The words "aRT wOrk" are stamped in a blocky, typewriter-style font amidst the splatters. Bottom right (handwritten): A small handwritten note reads "1413 P St." Bottom edge: Event details are printed in a large serif font: "$5, 8pm ; 3.12 at BBQ IG."
March 12, 2026 at 7:40 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
Inside the D.C. punk archives here at the University of Maryland. #PunkArchives #DCpunk #UMD #Archives
Shelving filled with boxes in an archival collections room. The back wall in the photo is an art rack with several framed items hanging from it.
February 27, 2026 at 3:57 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
31 years ago today - Jawbox concert flier - HUB Ballroom, University Park, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1995. From the Chris Baronner digital collection on D.C. punk at the University of Maryland. #DCpunk #Jawbox #DischordRecords #AtlanticRecords #DesotoRecords #PunkFliers #PunkFlyers #AlternativeRock
February 11, 2026 at 4:13 PM
jrdarchivist.bsky.social
Thank you, @imleor.bsky.social! A nice preview of my upcoming event/conversation with @caboosezine.bsky.social for "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, D.C." at @quimbysbookstore.bsky.social in Chicago this Friday, January 16 at 6:30pm. #DCpunk #Zines #Fanzines
January 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM