Som Records

05/01/2024

https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2012/12/a-guide-to-the-albums-of-fela-kuti

A rough history of pretty much every Fela album, ever.

04/29/2024

https://apnews.com/article/brazil-vinyl-boom-002c636f8c25c3874627d7e535a92c48?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=share

It took almost a half century for Brazilian singer Cátia de França to find her audience, but she finally has — with the help of a near-obsolete audio technology.

04/26/2024

Thanks to the good folks at IMP we have a free pair of tickets to go see The Black Crowes at Anthem this Tuesday. IM me to win!

05/05/2023

The Re:SET concert series comes to Merriweather Post Pavilion on June 16, 17 and 18 and we have a pair of tickets to give away to each night. Tell us which night you want to go to and why. Best responses by next Friday (May 12) gets them. #

07/15/2022

Thanks to the good folks at Wolf Trap we have free two tickets to go see Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen and Julien Baker next Thursday (7/21) at 7:30. We'll also throw in a free poster!
Best response private or public gets them. Winner will be picked tomorrow (Saturday)

Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

07/13/2022

Fort Reno 2022 schedule is up -

Fort Reno - DC Summer Concert Series.

05/07/2022

https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/05/03/the-untold-story-of-the-white-houses-weirdly-hip-record-collection/

Jimmy Carter’s grandson, John Chuldenko, is unlocking White House mysteries. The record collection is an archive of the nation's music taste back in the 70's.

03/02/2022

Thanks to the good folks at the 9:30 Club we have a free pair of tickets to see Kim Gordon at the club on Tuesday, March 15. First responder to this post gets them!

11/11/2021

Didn't crack the City Paper's top three in DC but we're in the top 11 nationally!

Records are more than just a container for music, they are art pieces. And record stores are their galleries.

09/19/2021

https://www.popville.com/2021/09/blues-alley-jazz/

1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (alley) From Blues Alley: "BLUES ALLEY JAZZ is pleased to announce the return of live music entertainment at our iconic Georgetown location in Washington, DC. After an 18-month hiatus, to the day, Blues Alley will reopen its doors with nightly music four days a week f

09/04/2021

What a great story to wake up to. One of my all time favorite customers -

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Earl Davis, aka Damu The Fudgemunk, about the samples and grooves he used for his new album, Conversation Peace.