Ian MacKaye lays out his own legacy

ILLUSTRATION by LUKE MCGARRY
Meaning has always been a motivator for Ian MacKaye, a purpose-driven push that still steers his career as D.C.’s premier punk figure. But it’s more fundamental than just blanket statements of DIY dedication—even fellow Fugazian Guy Picciotto (as documented by Michael Azerrad’s Our Band Could Be [...]

How Valley Arena did not jump their career in accounting

PHOTO by TODD WEAVER

Valley Arena soldiers on and soldiers on: When their labels go under, Valley Arena finishes the record anyway, and when their bass players leave, Valley Arena iPods volunteer backing tracks, and when guitarist Chris Stevens (full disclosure: Dude used to cover for me [...]