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A list of artists who are currently contributing to pushing the GOGOPUNK sound in their own unique artistic expressions. Make sure to follow them and check out their music.
HUE
“HUE” is a Washington DC based rock band formed in the depths of the DMV music scene. The band combines a lot of prominent sounds that are commonplace in the dmv area such as gogo, pop punk, djent, R&B, Trap production and then present them with in a very structured blueprint. The crushing riffs, ambitious vocal performances, and aggressive Drums add to a polished stage presence that would shine for musicians and fans well beyond their years.
Black Alley
TONE P
& THA CARRY OUT
Tha Carry Out, spearheaded by the innovative producer Tone P, is at the forefront of creating “go-go punk” – a genre that combines the rhythmic soul of D.C.’s iconic go-go music with the raw energy of punk and hip-hop.
Tone P, a native of Southwest, Washington, D.C., is one of the true architects of D.C.'s hip-hop genre. He is well known for fusing and commercializing DC's niche GOGO sound within his Music Production which has garnered massive industry success. He also penned the hook for Wale's "Ambition" ft. Rick Ross & Meek Mill which earned him a RIAA Platinum certification as a Songwriter.
BREEZY SUPREME
Breezy Supreme is a black alternative artist from the Washington DC/ Maryland area. Not being restricted to just 1 sound, Breezy has experimented with multiple genres such as Pop Punk, Punk, Hardcore, Hip Hop and more. Breezy Supreme was mentioned at MLK library in DC Punk exhibit in 2023.
UNCLE MARY
D.C.’s Uncle Mary is a passionate rock project conceived by the gracious songstress that is Lesa Campbell and is already making huge waves despite their short time in the D.C. live music scene.
Naming the band after her musically-versed uncle and her inspiring grandmother Mary, Lesa started the band back in 2021, hoping to have a project that voiced her intimacy, self-perseverance and demand for respect in a beautiful manner.
RDGLDGRN
RDGLDGRN (disemvoweling of Red Gold Green) is an American band based out of Reston, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C.[1] Formed in 2011, the band recorded their debut album at Sound City Studios in 2012 with producer Kevin Augunas and engineer Clif Norrell. They have worked with a wide range of notable musicians, including Dave Grohl and Pharrell Williams. RDGLDGRN released their debut self-titled full-length album in September 2013.
Mambo Sauce is an American go-go band from Washington, D.C. Originally breaking onto the music scene in 2007, their songs "Miracles" and "Welcome to D.C." received airplay on Washington, D.C.'s WPGC-FM radio station (as the latter was used to start the Joe Clair Morning Show, but it was not the theme to said show). "Welcome to D.C." also made the Billboard charts for hip hop music in January 2008 and the video was played on BET, MTV and VH1.
The band's style is described as a blend of go-go, hip hop/soul and alternative music. Their debut album The Recipe was released in 2009 and is available on iTunes.
MAMBO SAUCE
COURTLAND DMV
Guitarist/Songwriter Courtland Johnson has assembled his amazing friends to bring their genre-defying debut LP “Cherry Blossom Typhoon” to life. Prepare for alt-rock, punk, DC go-go, funk, soul, and blues to collide with comic book flare.
