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unusual facts about Dischord Records



Don Zientara

He owns and runs Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, Virginia, located just outside of Washington D.C., and is most widely known for his production work with Fugazi, Minor Threat and various other Dischord Records artists.

Egg Hunt

During a 1986 trip to England's Southern Studios to discuss possible European distribution of Dischord releases with owner John Loder, the three decided to make a record together, and the project was dubbed "Egg Hunt" for festive reasons (it was Easter time).

Juan Luis Carrera

Juan Luis Carrera is a musician and recording engineer based in Washington, D.C. As a musician, Carrera was the bassist for the Dischord Records band The Warmers and has also played with bands like Lungfish, Lois, Junk Man Ran, and The Junction.

United Mutation

Based in Northern Virginia, United Mutation attracted the interest of household punk names Ian MacKaye who partnered with the band for a split label release on Dischord Records and Jello Biafra who insisted United Mutation open a Washington DC gig for the Dead Kennedys.


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