Thursday July 31 * 7pm * $10-20

BASSMASTERS is a rowdy synth punk duo from Washington DC. Mason Scan (Catscan!) and Khai Phan (The People) serve up short, intense dance punk rock with irreverent lyrics and distorted heavy bass riffs, a stiff cocktail of Death From Above 1979, DEVO, Viagra Boys, and IDLES. Their new 7" single 'Stainless Steel' is now available on super-limited vinyl from Exactly Records. https://bassmastersdc.bandcamp.com/

Syd's Lunch is a band from Arlington, Virginia influenced by the punk music of DC. Songs range from math rock instrumentals to 1 minute hardcore songs that harken back the likes of Minor Threat and Void. As of now, they function as a duo, consisting of guitar and drums. This is their first (or second, depending on how you think about it) show.  Disclaimer: Syd is not and never was a band member, he's a super cool stage actor that the drummer was once acquainted with. https://sydslunch.bandcamp.com/album/june-of-25-demo

Different Answers is DC's favorite gutter band. Beautiful melodies, heavy lyrics, jangling acoustic guitar meets thudding basslines. Check out their EP Where I Been Known to Go and demo Car Troubles No More on soundcloud. As seen at DuPont Circle Sings, DC's District of Pride at the Lincoln Theater, WUMC Third Rail, and more.