So Dischord, Inner Ear, and Ruffian Records have teamed up to give young DC bands the chance to record for free. The program is called the DC Free Recording Project and it offers 5 hours of professional studio time to aspiring indy musicians. The criteria for participation is on the website, but my favorite bit is that at least half the members must be under 18. I like anything that gives young people a chance to rock out, so I like this project.

Also, speaking of Dischord, the new Evens album is the jam. Ian and Amy's stripped-down rock tunes hit me in just the right way. Check out the mp3, but also buy the album over at Dischord so they can continue to help young DC bands. Word.

download The Evens - Everybody Knows [zshare] | the rekkit [buy it]