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A Dischord tribute

Posted by Loren on May 22, 2024

A Dischord tribute
various artists - Yesterday & Today: DC Does Dischord

For Love Of Records has launched, a new project led by Greg Raelson (Celebration Summer), kicking things off with an expansive, 27 band double LP tribute to Dischord Records: Yesterday & Today: DC Does Dischord.

"Dischord Records isn't just a label; it's a cornerstone of D.C.'s cultural and musical identity," Raelson says in a release statement. "With this album, I wanted to honor the profound impact Dischord has had on me personally, as well as the D.C. community and beyond.” The collection features covers by Celebration Summer, plus American Television, Don Zientara, Ted Leo, J. Robbins, The Goons, Dot Dash, Collider, The Pietasters, and more. It is available in two variants.

A Dischord tribute
various artists - Yesterday & Today: DC Does Dischord

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