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"Hardcore, or the music, is the thing that brings you there [to venues], but what you're really there for, or what the other part is, is a common language. You know what I mean?

Like, I meet a punk person anywhere, and I can talk to them about anything."

PUNK4LIFE: Four Generations of DC Punk
riot-us.com/punk4life/ VIP lanyard graphic with a black and white portrait of ambrose nzams wearing a tan baseball cap and button down shirt

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My little sister got married this past weekend outside DC to a wonderful person, Jono, who I’m excited to call my brother in law.

It was incredible meeting his family, experiencing their traditions, and seeing all of my wonderful east coast family.

Also, got some time to explore our nations capital, hit some museums, and show my wife and kid some of the stuff I loved seeing when I would roll through DC in my youth.

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A few photos from the past month of my life.
A month of tattoos, love, music & friendship. I’m in constant awe of all the kind, creative people I’m fortunate to be surrounded by. And absolute gratitude to all the people that partook in the Jinx Proof 30th anniversary celebrations… the tattooers that came through, the musicians that played, all the clients that got tattooed, all the friends that stopped by the shop & everyone that came to the anniversary show… way too many people to tag here. I love you all! 🫵☝️👍

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PUNK4LIFE: Four Generations of DC Punk is here! This 2-part audio documentary explores DC’s vibrant punk culture and its impact beyond music as an identity and a lifestyle.

Inspired by the District’s punk legacy, the project showcases punk’s enduring spirit through four personal narratives from members of the scene, each of the four representing a distinct era of DC punk: Cynthia Tenicela, Sean Causley, Ezra Florence, and Ray Brown, with insights from Ambrose Nzams.

Listen up wherever you get your podcasts or on RIOT-US.com

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made possible through a grant from the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities (CAH)

#punk #dchardcorepunk #emo #poppunk #alternative

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I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to everyone I tried to convince that moose are not real over the past 15+ years. I have seen the light.

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hello wooooorld !!! demystification radio hour is back on the airwaves tonight !! our editor (and friend and confidante, etc.) DJ SHIV is at the helm, reporting live (sort of) from SOFT CULT STUDIOS in MPLS, MN, shivaun is playing many of her favorite records, some classic, some shockers (extreme noise terror covering cockney rejects?!?!), all HEAT 🔥🔥🔥

anyway, tune in TONIGHT at 10pm central / 11pm eastern !! and make sure NOT TO MISS IT !!!

twin cities straight edge 🔛🔝!!!

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Live on NTS 2 tonight at 11 pm / 23 EDT… new demystification radio mini series: Dance hard or die! Dedicated to all forms of heavy dancing, moshing, and letting it all out on the dance floor. The inaugural episode on BAILE DE CORREDOR 👊⚡️popularized in Rio and its surrounding areas in the 90’s and into the early 2000’s, baile de corredor literally translates to “hallway party” or “hallway dancing”. This party would consist of two sides, side A and side B, would meet in the middle (the hallway) and beat each other up.

The music associated with these parties is similar to a lot of all the “funks das antigas” characterized by genius sampling, remixing and mpc chopping, but layered typically with samples and lyrics referencing how your team, crew, neighborhood, etc is better than the rest. Many songs also have lyrics directly referencing the parties, groups proudly proclaiming to be a side A warrior and taunting side B (or visa versa).

It’s fascinating and kinda beautiful to me how so many musics inspire an aggressive outlet in dancing, especially musics associated with youth. There’s something so pure about the human instinct to want to punch someone, as pure as the instinct to be moved to do so by lyrics about how your crew is gunna crush the other crew.

This episode is truly only possible due to the DJs, archivists, and historians who have put so much time and energy into preserving this culture and history on YouTube. All the songs have been picked from YouTube (some lacking in fidelity maybe but the song is so amazing who could care). Most of the people preserving this history on YouTube seemed to have been involved in their teenage and young adult lives. Any popular baile de corredor video is flooded with comments about how these songs can transport them back to being 17 years old.

This episode will be archived on the NTS website the following day after airing. Thanks for listening to all who tune in!

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OK, I got a three-part DC vegan food and music story to play out within the limited words they give me. The DC trip was a full-on all-day work affair, but each night I’d rally to go meet up with friends over food and talk music and life and even caught a killer small room show.
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The story started at @galaxyhut in Arlington, a killer quirky all vegetarian/vegan spot that Dave Byrd insisted we go to. Big ups to Mr Byrd, as it was a killer spot with history and a punk/art/community vibe, including occasional shows à la GLC here. They had the best named sammie ever, the CARBY MACARBFACE, so my order was easy (though they have tons of options). Got it as a vegan grilled cheese stuffed with mac & cheese and bac’n inside, and added the roasted Brussels to make it feel ‘healthy’. Damn this was a killer sandwich, as good as it sounds if you’re a vegan comfort connoisseur like me. The others got the vegan Reuben’s and various sides and bowls. Was too busy talking to document as well as I could have, this the dark pics. Dave Byrd put me onto the fact that @muscle_is_king was playing the next night, and @izzycarlos put me onto @mandalayrestaurant_ that was right next to the show.
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Mandalay is a Burmese food spot that has deep vegetarian/vegan options, but Carlos recommended the V13, which was the Tofu Ohnno Hin, with lightly fried tofu cooked with coconut curry sauce and green pepper, onion and
tomato. This was a zesty flavor overload dish, the kind you relish slow bite after slow bite. Added the Burmese Samosas as a crispy side, all and all making for the perfectly balanced pre-show meal. @quarryhousetavern was right across the street and is a below ground dive vibe punk bar, restaurant and show room, with the back show room being tiny with a low ceiling to give it an intimate vibe. Saw Glycine from DC, then Muscle from Balto ripped it up in their super unique in-your-face special way.
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Wrapped it all up by meeting up with @crucialjohn and @zizzack at @jointcustodydc for some vegan General Tso’s from @citylightsofchina and a couple hours of straight up hc, zines, and Seattle/DC storytelling. #dcvegan #vavegan #seattlevegan #seattleveganeats #veganfoodandmusic

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The only time I’d been to @jointcustodydc before was in 2014 when in DC for the Salad Days shows. So getting to meet up with @crucialjohn, @zizzack and the crew over some vegan Chinese and talk zines, hardcore and Seattle here in 2026 was awesome. Best shop run by true blue core heads, definitely a DC must stop. John also has the ONLY Breakaway tattoo I recall having ever seen, maybe @xbosco18x can shed light on other Breakaway tattoo holders. The Breakaway and Unit Pride 7”inches were crucial 1988 jams (and can’t not say Rabid Lassie when talking Breakaway).

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TUESDAY, MARCH 31 2026:
FINAL RESTING PLACE
DISCONTENT
FADE TO NOTHING
SYNAPSE (FIRST SHOW, MEMS. of RETAIN)
@ TRANSMISSION

1353 H ST. NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20002
7PM // $20
ALL AGES

TICKET LINK IN BIO

flier by @wojavelli

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