Jawbox Archives

The greatest records from a decade that brought innovation around every corner

Plus Cap’n Jazz, Jawbox, American Football and more

An overview of a decade of underground music invading the mainstream

10 times when more resources and left-field talent resulted in something great.

Headlining dates, plus shows with Jawbreaker.

Smashing Pumpkins, Run the Jewels, Pixies and more playing in 2021.

Plus Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Phoebe Bridgers, Joan Jett and more.

Hear a new song, “Soldier On”.

Iconic post-hardcore group to play first shows since 1997.

The notable quotables from some of our favorite artists this year.

How the hardest recording session of the band’s career, with the biggest budget, yielded their greatest achievement.

When shred meets lo-fi.

Hear their new track, “Roosevelt Champion III.”

The best tracks from D.C.’s legendary D.I.Y. label.

First we honored our favorite drummers, assembling a round-up of those who bring intensity, pacing…

The best tracks that flew under the radar in the “alternative” decade.

Out-of-print album being released on CD and vinyl.

A ten-album tribute to our nation’s capital.

The albums that pushed punk’s limits.

The fifty percussionists we couldn’t jam without.