Music at Metro Weekly (Newspaper Magazine of Gay and Lesbian Washington, DC)

Review: Aiden James: Aiden James adds many clever touches to punctuate his music, making ''Trouble With This'' a joy of repeat plays

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Music: Aiden James is not just a pretty face, writing and singing pretty tunes. In fact, James could get by as your standard singer-songwriter, nothing more. He could choose to sing his songs while strumming an acoustic guitar or playing piano, without giving any thought to embellishment – little music flourishes that respond to his lyrics, and vice versa. Aiden James ... (more)

Colorful Soul: Any fan of pop or soul in general should give a listen to Colours, Graffiti6's smart, exceedingly confident debut

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Music: Jamie Scott killed his lover. ''I hear the sirens blaze in the distance, her blood still on my hands,'' Scott sings on the moody, lilting ''Goodbye Geoffrey Drake,'' a track from his soul/pop band Graffiti6's debut album Colours. Of course Scott is singing metaphorically. Assuming the role of a troubled character, he's decided the best way to get over his lover is to off his love for her. But he only comes to that resolve eight tracks into an 11-track album riddled with the pain of heartbreak. ... (more)

Soul Salvation: Graffiti6's Jamie Scott had to overcome soul intimidation

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Music: ''I listened to amazing singers when I grew up,'' Jamie Scott says, citing Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Donny Hathaway. In fact, listening to such soul greats intimidated Scott. The 27-year-old from England didn't initially pursue a singing career in the music industry. ''All I wanted to do was write music," he says, "because that's what I was comfortable doing." Graffiti6 ... (more)

Maximum Impact: Courting gays is not the only thing distinguishing The Wanted, a UK pop sensation, from boy bands of yore

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Music: ''It's a little bit different with us than other boy bands,'' says Max George, of the five-piece U.K. outfit The Wanted. ''We have 10-year-old girls up to grown men that like our music.'' In fact, the band, which has become a major pop sensation in its home base over the past two years, will make a special appeal to D.C.-area grown men of the gay variety with an appearance at Town Danceboutique this Friday, Jan. 20, following a concert earlier in the evening at the Rock & Roll Hotel. The Wanted ... (more)

Catie Cares: It may not be a cure, but Curtis is doing her part to help the Mautner Project

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Music: No matter how you look at her, Catie Curtis is certainly not unsung. Not only has the gay singer-songwriter earned substantial accolades for her craft, she's also pulled in legions of devoted fans who have fallen for her richly fluid voice. Come Thursday, Jan. 26, she'll be firing up those vocal chords, along with her guitar, for the benefit of the Mautner Project: The National Lesbian Health Organization. Catie Curtis ... (more)

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