Secret History: Pitchblende's Kill Atom Smasher Secret History profiles classic D.C. albums to expose the brilliance of the District's rich indie rock past. This entry takes a swing at noise-mongering quartet Pitchblende's knotty debut, Kill Atom Smasher (Cargo, 1993). For fans of tangled, vitriolic, vaguely avant-garde guitar noise, the 1990s were a golden age. All... continue reading on DCist
Secret History: Cold Cold Hearts' S/TSecret History profiles classic D.C. albums to shine a light on the greatness of the District's rich indie rock past. This installment focuses on riot grrrl instigators Cold Cold Hearts' eponymous LP (Kill Rock Stars, 1997). Emerging from the pines and precipitation of the Pacific Northwest in the early... continue reading on DCist
Secret History: The High-Back Chairs' Of Two MindsSecret History profiles classic D.C. albums in order to highlight the greatness and diversity of the District's musical past. This entry focuses on the High-Back Chairs' power pop triumph, Of Two Minds (Dischord, 1991). Before Nirvana initiated a cultural revolution dressed in distortion, depression and cozy outerwear, it looked like... continue reading on DCist
Secret History: Heartworms' Space EscapadeSecret History profiles classic D.C. albums in order to shine a light on the greatness of the District's musical past. This installment focuses on Heartworms' indie pop gem Space Escapade (Darla, 1995). As far as side projects go, Heartworms were an especially charming diversion. Featuring members of Velocity Girl... continue reading on DCist
Secret History: Jawbox's For Your Own Special SweetheartSecret History profiles classic D.C. albums as a way of looking back at the District's contributions to music over time. This entry focuses on Jawbox's bulletproof third LP, For Your Own Special Sweetheart (Atlantic, 1994 / Dischord/DeSoto, 2009). Jawbox were one of the best-respected and most-loved bands of D.C.'s 1990s... continue reading on DCist
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