A Shrewdness Of Apes

A Shrewdness of Apes (ASOA) is DC prog, an ambitious three-piece inspired by the likes of Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Yes, and Alice in Chains. Their palate ranges from heavy effects-saturated riffs to intricate odd meter acoustic melodies. They formed in 2013, and since then have relocated from Richmond and have released 4 EPs and 2 full-length albums. With A Shrewdness of Apes, expect the musically unexpected.
“The band has reached for, and attained something both unique musically and topically.” – Alchemical Records

Unity for the Outcasts

“Unity for the Outcasts is a 5-piece alternative rock band from DC. Their music is a mixture of energetic rock, electronic, and metalcore. The band voices the unheard with vivid, metaphorical imagery with a sound reminiscent of bands like Evanescence and Muse. Their latest single, “Space in your Heart” , showcases the band’s ability to create a heavy soundscape with an emotional punch.
“It’s a thumper; a banger. Incredibly dynamic and evolving, but never lacking… There is such a massive energy being transmitted here that if anything could suck the air out the room, it might very well be this track. ” – Alchemical Records on “Space in your Heart”

Sol Reactor

Sol Reactor is a MD-based power-trio who refines inter-galactic radio waves into a unique blend of alt-rock, stoner-rock, and mathy grooves. By harnessing the power of alchemical riff technology, Sol Reactor has been providing fun and eclectic live performances to audiences in the DMV since 2022. Fresh off the release of their debut album – S.O.L. – Sol Reactor is ready to rock your world and beyond!