Join hosts Philip Basnight and Alex Vidales as they explore Washington, D.C.’s rich rock history. Each episode uncovers iconic albums and overlooked gems, featuring stories behind the music, the artists, and the evolving local scene. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the city’s musical legacy, this podcast shines a light on the sounds that shaped rock in the nation’s capital. email: dcrockpod@gmail.com
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Fugazi - "In On The Kill Taker" with Chris Ryan (01:01:27)
In this episode, we revisit Fugazi and take a deep dive into In On The Kill Taker, the band’s explosive 1993 follow-up to Steady Diet of Nothing and Repeater. Released on Dischord Records, In On The K...
Shudder To Think - "Pony Express Record" with Nabil Ayers (00:59:55)
In this episode, we explore the history and impact of Shudder to Think and their groundbreaking 1994 album Pony Express Record, a release that pushed the boundaries of what DC post-hardcore could beco...
Soulside - "Less Deep Inside Keeps" with Johnny Temple (01:10:32)
In this episode, we explore the history and impact of Soulside, the influential late-80s DC post-hardcore band whose music bridged the energy of the original hardcore scene with the more groove-driven...
Velocity Girl - "Copacetic" with Jeffrey Everett (01:15:17)
In this episode, we explore Copacetic, the 1993 full-length debut from Velocity Girl, a band that helped expand the definition of what Washington, DC-area indie rock could sound like in the early ’90s...
Unrest - "Perfect Teeth" with Mark Robinson (01:09:01)
In this episode, we explore Perfect Teeth, the 1993 swan song from Unrest, a band that redefined what DC and Northern Virginia indie rock could be. Released on the legendary UK label 4AD, the album bl...
Nation of Ulysees - "13-Point Program to Destroy America" with John Davis (01:06:36)
In this episode, we explore 13-Point Program to Destroy America, the 1991 debut album from Nation of Ulysses that turned DC’s post-hardcore scene on its head. Released by Dischord Records and recorded...
Fugazi - "13 Songs" with Jim Saah (01:06:28)
In this episode, we explore 13 Songs, the seminal compilation that introduced Fugazi’s raw urgency and experimental edge to a wider audience. Originally released in 1989 by Dischord Records, 13 Songs ...
Fire Party - "s/t" with Fire Party (01:01:55)
In this episode, we explore Fire Party, the self-titled debut from one of the most groundbreaking bands to emerge from Washington, D.C.’s post–Revolution Summer punk scene. Formed in 1986 by Amy Picke...
Embrace - "Embrace" with Mark Jenkins (00:47:48)
In this episode, we dive into Embrace, the posthumously released self-titled album from one of the most pivotal bands of Washington, D.C.’s Revolution Summer movement. Though only active from 1985 to ...
Dag Nasty - "Can I Say" with Broke Royals (01:06:32)
In this episode, we dive into Can I Say, the 1986 debut album from Dag Nasty - a record that helped define melodic hardcore and mark a turning point in Washington, D.C.’s punk history. Formed in 1985 ...
Rites of Spring - "Rites of Spring" with Mark Andersen (01:14:15)
In this episode, we explore Rites of Spring, the 1985 self-titled release that intertwined with Revolution Summer and reshaped the direction of punk in Washington, D.C. and beyond. Rites of Spring for...
S.O.A - "No Policy" & Black Flag - "Damaged" with Jackson Sinnenberg (01:13:33)
In this episode, we explore No Policy, the 1981 EP by SOA, and Damaged, the legendary debut LP from Black Flag. Formed in Washington, D.C. by Henry Garfield (later Henry Rollins), Michael Hampton, Wen...
No Trend - "Too Many Humans.../ Teen Love" with Chris Richards (01:02:15)
In this episode, we explore Too Many Humans and Teen Love, the 1983 release from No Trend that challenged both punk and mainstream sensibilities in DC’s underground scene. No Trend was from from Ashto...
The Slickee Boys - "Cybernetic Dreams of Pi" with Don Zientara (01:01:30)
In this episode, we explore Cybernetic Dreams of Pi, the 1983 release from The Slickee Boys that blends garage rock revivalism with punk attitude and sci-fi themes. The Slickee Boys had been a fixture...
Faith / Void Split with Thurston Moore (01:12:30)
In this episode, we explore the Faith/Void Split, the legendary 1982 release from Dischord Records that captures the duality of the early D.C. hardcore scene. Released as Dischord Records #8, the albu...
Bad Brains - "Bad Brains" with Bartees Strange (00:53:28)
In this episode, we dive into Bad Brains’ self-titled 1982 classic, which still stands as one of the most explosive albums in punk history. Recorded at 171-A Studios in New York, the album blends elem...
Minor Threat - "First Two 7"s" with Scott Crawford and Eduardo Nunes (01:03:04)
In this episode, we dig into Minor Threat and In My Eyes, the two EPs that make up First Two 7”s. Across twelve blistering tracks, Minor Threat laid down the foundation for DC hardcore with a sound th...
Government Issue - "Legless Bull" with Paul Vodra (00:56:39)
In this episode, we dive into the early days of Government Issue and their blistering 1981 debut EP Legless Bull. As the fourth release on Dischord Records, this 10-song, 9-minute blast helped define ...
Urban Verbs - "Urban Verbs" with Andrew Grossman (00:52:46)
In this episode, we dive into the story of the Urban Verbs and their 1980 self-titled debut. One of the earliest bands to bridge punk and art rock in Washington, D.C., Urban Verbs helped set the stage...
Teen Idles - "Minor Disturbance" with Rob Harvilla (01:02:54)
In this episode, we dive into the beginnings of D.C. hardcore with the Minor Disturbance EP by Teen Idles. This is the very first release on Dischord Records and a flashpoint for a new musical movemen...
Tiny Desk Unit - "Tiny Desk Unit" with Bob Boilen and Michael Barron (01:06:30)
In this episode (our season 2 premiere!!), we explore the boundary-pushing story of Tiny Desk Unit, one of Washington, D.C.’s most innovative and genre-defying bands. Formed in 1979 by a group of down...
Live at the DC History Conference with Mark Opsasnick (01:34:16)
In this episode (our first-ever live taping!!), we dig into the untold story of Washington, D.C.’s pre-hardcore rock era- from 1950 to 1979—with special guest and legendary D.C. music historian Mark O...
The Nighthawks - "Open All Nite" with David Goodfriend (01:08:48)
In this episode (our season 1 finale!!), we dive into the electrifying story of The Nighthawks, one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic blues-rock bands. Formed in 1972 by harmonica maestro Mark Wenner,...
Angel - "Angel" with Mystery Friends (01:03:22)
In this episode of the DC Rock History Podcast, we dive into Angel, the debut album from Washington, D.C.’s first glam rock band. Formed in 1975, Angel brought theatrical flair, symphonic rock, and ar...
The Blackbyrds - "City Life" with Dr. Yanick Rice Lamb and John Daise (00:51:46)
In this episode of the DC Rock History Podcast, we dive into City Life, the career-defining third album from The Blackbyrds, one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic jazz-funk groups. Formed in 1973 at H...
