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Recordings Big Lizard In Clark Park: Watch The Dead Milkmen play outdoors in West Philly in August of 1993
Big Lizard In Clark Park: Watch The Dead Milkmen play outdoors in West Philly in August of 1993
*This article was originally published on August 7, 2018 As somebody who enthusiastically subscribes to the “West Philly / Best Philly” mantra, there is…

Big Lizard In Clark Park: Watch The Dead Milkmen play outdoors in West Philly in August of 1993

*This article was originally published on August 7, 2018 As somebody who enthusiastically subscribes to the “West Philly / Best Philly” mantra, there is…

By John Vettese

Big Lizard In Clark Park: Watch The Dead Milkmen play outdoors in West Philly in August of 1993
Recordings Blanketflowers channels shimmering 80s pop on new single “It’s Got Legs”
Blanketflowers channels shimmering 80s pop on new single “It’s Got Legs”
Philly duo Blanketflowers began as a darkwave duo, but they’re slowly stepping into the light. The two-years-running project has always been built around 80s…

Blanketflowers channels shimmering 80s pop on new single “It’s Got Legs”

Philly duo Blanketflowers began as a darkwave duo, but they’re slowly stepping into the light. The two-years-running project has always been built around 80s…

By John Vettese

Blanketflowers channels shimmering 80s pop on new single “It’s Got Legs”
Recordings Saleka’s debut album ‘Seance’ comes out April 8th; listen to “There Is A Place”
Saleka’s debut album ‘Seance’ comes out April 8th; listen to “There Is A Place”
Singer-songwriter Saleka released an impressive run of singles over the course of 2020 and 2021, and played a breathtaking Key Studio Session last fall.…

Saleka’s debut album ‘Seance’ comes out April 8th; listen to “There Is A Place”

Singer-songwriter Saleka released an impressive run of singles over the course of 2020 and 2021, and played a breathtaking Key Studio Session last fall.…

By John Vettese

Saleka’s debut album ‘Seance’ comes out April 8th; listen to “There Is A Place”
Recordings Bartees Strange signs to 4AD, releases new song “Heavy Heart” and a music video featuring a Philly cast
Bartees Strange signs to 4AD, releases new song “Heavy Heart” and a music video featuring a Philly cast
Bartees Strange’s career has hit another milestone: the Washington, DC-based songwriter has signed to 4AD records, home of his personal heroes The National among…

Bartees Strange signs to 4AD, releases new song “Heavy Heart” and a music video featuring a Philly cast

Bartees Strange’s career has hit another milestone: the Washington, DC-based songwriter has signed to 4AD records, home of his personal heroes The National among…

By Paige Walter

Bartees Strange signs to 4AD, releases new song “Heavy Heart” and a music video featuring a Philly cast
Recordings Lizzy McAlpine’s “reckless driving” is another chapter in a collection of short films about heartbreak
Lizzy McAlpine’s “reckless driving” is another chapter in a collection of short films about heartbreak
Rising Philadelphia-to-LA songwriter Lizzy McAlpine shared a new video this week for single “reckless driving” from her forthcoming album, five seconds flat, out April…

Lizzy McAlpine’s “reckless driving” is another chapter in a collection of short films about heartbreak

Rising Philadelphia-to-LA songwriter Lizzy McAlpine shared a new video this week for single “reckless driving” from her forthcoming album, five seconds flat, out April…

By Paige Walter

Lizzy McAlpine’s “reckless driving” is another chapter in a collection of short films about heartbreak
Recordings Jacqueline Constance takes command of 2022 with video for “DFWM” and new GentleJawns mixtape
Jacqueline Constance takes command of 2022 with video for “DFWM” and new GentleJawns mixtape
Jacqueline Constance is a bad-ass, gothic boss in their new video for “DFWM,” which if you don’t already know, stands for “don’t fuck with…

Jacqueline Constance takes command of 2022 with video for “DFWM” and new GentleJawns mixtape

Jacqueline Constance is a bad-ass, gothic boss in their new video for “DFWM,” which if you don’t already know, stands for “don’t fuck with…

By Paige Walter

Jacqueline Constance takes command of 2022 with video for “DFWM” and new GentleJawns mixtape
Recordings The Key Studio Sessions: Froggy
The Key Studio Sessions: Froggy
Considering that they only last week celebrated the one-year anniversary of their debut EP, Bucks County punk trio Froggy has accomplished a lot. They…

The Key Studio Sessions: Froggy

Considering that they only last week celebrated the one-year anniversary of their debut EP, Bucks County punk trio Froggy has accomplished a lot. They…

By John Vettese

The Key Studio Sessions: Froggy
Recordings ILL DOOTS get existential in new video for “Peaking” set on stage at The Wilma
ILL DOOTS get existential in new video for “Peaking” set on stage at The Wilma
Hip-hop and jazz-rock collective ILL DOOTS released a striking new video for their 2020 single “Peaking.” Bursting with energy and personality, the video gloriously…

ILL DOOTS get existential in new video for “Peaking” set on stage at The Wilma

Hip-hop and jazz-rock collective ILL DOOTS released a striking new video for their 2020 single “Peaking.” Bursting with energy and personality, the video gloriously…

By Paige Walter

ILL DOOTS get existential in new video for “Peaking” set on stage at The Wilma
Recordings
The Afterglows choose hope over despair on ‘The Sound Of The Afterglows’
Tuesday mornings in February are among the most forgettable on the calendar. Dreary, cold (usually), gray, unexceptional. In step The Afterglows, mercifully breaking the…

The Afterglows choose hope over despair on ‘The Sound Of The Afterglows’

Tuesday mornings in February are among the most forgettable on the calendar. Dreary, cold (usually), gray, unexceptional. In step The Afterglows, mercifully breaking the…

By Sean Fennell

The Afterglows choose hope over despair on ‘The Sound Of The Afterglows’
Recordings Watch Kayleigh Goldsworthy’s sparse, intimate video for “Keep The Light On”
Watch Kayleigh Goldsworthy’s sparse, intimate video for “Keep The Light On”
Philly singer-songwriter Kayleigh Goldsworthy released a great single last year called “Overambitious,” and today — for her birthday, no less — she released a…

Watch Kayleigh Goldsworthy’s sparse, intimate video for “Keep The Light On”

Philly singer-songwriter Kayleigh Goldsworthy released a great single last year called “Overambitious,” and today — for her birthday, no less — she released a…

By John Vettese

Watch Kayleigh Goldsworthy’s sparse, intimate video for “Keep The Light On”
Recordings Fontaines D.C. share their first “overtly political song,” come to Underground Arts in April
Fontaines D.C. share their first “overtly political song,” come to Underground Arts in April
Today, Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. shares “I Love You,” the second track released from their upcoming third LP, Skinty Fia. The new record…

Fontaines D.C. share their first “overtly political song,” come to Underground Arts in April

Today, Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. shares “I Love You,” the second track released from their upcoming third LP, Skinty Fia. The new record…

By Paige Walter

Fontaines D.C. share their first “overtly political song,” come to Underground Arts in April
Recordings Grocer’s new album ‘Numbers Game’ is out this spring via GrindSelect; listen to “Pick A Way”
Grocer’s new album ‘Numbers Game’ is out this spring via GrindSelect; listen to “Pick A Way”
Philly indie rock four-piece Grocer will release their next album on May 6th via GrindSelect Records, the Philly label that’s put out music by…

Grocer’s new album ‘Numbers Game’ is out this spring via GrindSelect; listen to “Pick A Way”

Philly indie rock four-piece Grocer will release their next album on May 6th via GrindSelect Records, the Philly label that’s put out music by…

By John Vettese

Grocer’s new album ‘Numbers Game’ is out this spring via GrindSelect; listen to “Pick A Way”
Recordings Sadurn has a soft story to tell on new LP ‘Radiator,’ out this spring on Run For Cover Records
Sadurn has a soft story to tell on new LP ‘Radiator,’ out this spring on Run For Cover Records
Budding indie-rock quartet Sadurn are gearing up to put out their first record, Radiator, via Run for Cover Records. In preparation for the release,…

Sadurn has a soft story to tell on new LP ‘Radiator,’ out this spring on Run For Cover Records

Budding indie-rock quartet Sadurn are gearing up to put out their first record, Radiator, via Run for Cover Records. In preparation for the release,…

By Paige Walter

Sadurn has a soft story to tell on new LP ‘Radiator,’ out this spring on Run For Cover Records
Recordings Listen to Sharon Van Etten’s sleek, 80s-inspired new single “Porta”
Listen to Sharon Van Etten’s sleek, 80s-inspired new single “Porta”
Singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten just released an uplifting, electropop-driven new single called “Porta.” With sleek 80s stylings from the driving beats to the aerobics-inspired…

Listen to Sharon Van Etten’s sleek, 80s-inspired new single “Porta”

Singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten just released an uplifting, electropop-driven new single called “Porta.” With sleek 80s stylings from the driving beats to the aerobics-inspired…

By John Vettese

Listen to Sharon Van Etten’s sleek, 80s-inspired new single “Porta”
Recordings Later Fortune ponders what it means to be human on stirring new single “Lateral to the Devil”
Later Fortune ponders what it means to be human on stirring new single “Lateral to the Devil”
Two longtime Philly indie scene singer-songwriters, Chet Delcampo and Heyward Howkins, teamed up a few years back under the name Later Fortune, mixing pensive…

Later Fortune ponders what it means to be human on stirring new single “Lateral to the Devil”

Two longtime Philly indie scene singer-songwriters, Chet Delcampo and Heyward Howkins, teamed up a few years back under the name Later Fortune, mixing pensive…

By Paige Walter

Later Fortune ponders what it means to be human on stirring new single “Lateral to the Devil”
Recordings Watch Kamasi Washington and his expansive band bring “The Garden Path” to ‘The Tonight Show’
Watch Kamasi Washington and his expansive band bring “The Garden Path” to ‘The Tonight Show’
West Coast jazz visionary Kamasi Washington has emerged back on the scene in an appropriately larger-than-life way. This week, he released his first new,…

Watch Kamasi Washington and his expansive band bring “The Garden Path” to ‘The Tonight Show’

West Coast jazz visionary Kamasi Washington has emerged back on the scene in an appropriately larger-than-life way. This week, he released his first new,…

By John Vettese

Watch Kamasi Washington and his expansive band bring “The Garden Path” to ‘The Tonight Show’
Recordings SASAMI’s “Call Me Home” reveals another mood of an eclectic forthcoming LP
SASAMI’s “Call Me Home” reveals another mood of an eclectic forthcoming LP
Almost half of SASAMI’s sophomore record Squeeze is available now with the release of the album’s fifth single, “Call Me Home.” The Los Angeles-based…

SASAMI’s “Call Me Home” reveals another mood of an eclectic forthcoming LP

Almost half of SASAMI’s sophomore record Squeeze is available now with the release of the album’s fifth single, “Call Me Home.” The Los Angeles-based…

By Paige Walter

SASAMI’s “Call Me Home” reveals another mood of an eclectic forthcoming LP
Recordings “Still Sorta Healing” shows off a new, warmer side of Big Nothing, previews what’s to come in sophomore LP
“Still Sorta Healing” shows off a new, warmer side of Big Nothing, previews what’s to come in sophomore LP
Indie rock / power-pop four-piece Big Nothing joke that the real reason for band practice is the opportunity to get dinner together afterwards. But…

“Still Sorta Healing” shows off a new, warmer side of Big Nothing, previews what’s to come in sophomore LP

Indie rock / power-pop four-piece Big Nothing joke that the real reason for band practice is the opportunity to get dinner together afterwards. But…

By Paige Walter

“Still Sorta Healing” shows off a new, warmer side of Big Nothing, previews what’s to come in sophomore LP
Recordings The Districts share emotional new single “No Blood” from ‘Great American Painting’
The Districts share emotional new single “No Blood” from ‘Great American Painting’
The release of The Districts’ next LP, Great American Painting, is getting closer, and in the midst of the growing excitement comes their latest…

The Districts share emotional new single “No Blood” from ‘Great American Painting’

The release of The Districts’ next LP, Great American Painting, is getting closer, and in the midst of the growing excitement comes their latest…

By Paige Walter

The Districts share emotional new single “No Blood” from ‘Great American Painting’
Recordings Ivy Sole finds strength on a deserted Ghanaian beach in new “Bamboo” video; new album ‘CANDID’ out next week
Ivy Sole finds strength on a deserted Ghanaian beach in new “Bamboo” video; new album ‘CANDID’ out next week
Next week, east coast hip-hop favorite Ivy Sole releases her latest project CANDID, and she says the album questions what we believe about relationships…

Ivy Sole finds strength on a deserted Ghanaian beach in new “Bamboo” video; new album ‘CANDID’ out next week

Next week, east coast hip-hop favorite Ivy Sole releases her latest project CANDID, and she says the album questions what we believe about relationships…

By John Vettese

Ivy Sole finds strength on a deserted Ghanaian beach in new “Bamboo” video; new album ‘CANDID’ out next week
Recordings Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Yoko Ono’s “Nobody Sees Me Like You Do” for the ‘Ocean Child’ tribute
Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Yoko Ono’s “Nobody Sees Me Like You Do” for the ‘Ocean Child’ tribute
Iconic musician and artist Yoko Ono will celebrate her 89th birthday on February 18th, and a lineup of contemporary artists are teaming up to…

Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Yoko Ono’s “Nobody Sees Me Like You Do” for the ‘Ocean Child’ tribute

Iconic musician and artist Yoko Ono will celebrate her 89th birthday on February 18th, and a lineup of contemporary artists are teaming up to…

By John Vettese

Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Yoko Ono’s “Nobody Sees Me Like You Do” for the ‘Ocean Child’ tribute
Recordings Todd Henkin and The Great Unknown return with trans-global new EP ‘Every Night Fireworks’
Todd Henkin and The Great Unknown return with trans-global new EP ‘Every Night Fireworks’
Since making a string of beautiful records out of West Philadelphia’s bustling folk scene a decade ago, Todd Henkin and The Great Unknown have…

Todd Henkin and The Great Unknown return with trans-global new EP ‘Every Night Fireworks’

Since making a string of beautiful records out of West Philadelphia’s bustling folk scene a decade ago, Todd Henkin and The Great Unknown have…

By John Vettese

Todd Henkin and The Great Unknown return with trans-global new EP ‘Every Night Fireworks’
Recordings Ali Awan and Air Devi channel classic French pop in Les Flammes Obscures collab “Musée Des Erreurs”
Ali Awan and Air Devi channel classic French pop in Les Flammes Obscures collab “Musée Des Erreurs”
Starting out 2022 on an incredibly vibey note, prolific Philly artists Ali Awan and Air Devi teamed up to collaborate with producer Les Flammes…

Ali Awan and Air Devi channel classic French pop in Les Flammes Obscures collab “Musée Des Erreurs”

Starting out 2022 on an incredibly vibey note, prolific Philly artists Ali Awan and Air Devi teamed up to collaborate with producer Les Flammes…

By John Vettese

Ali Awan and Air Devi channel classic French pop in Les Flammes Obscures collab “Musée Des Erreurs”
Recordings Valerie June adds six acoustic songs and three covers (including Nick Drake) to deluxe edition of ‘The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers’
Valerie June adds six acoustic songs and three covers (including Nick Drake) to deluxe edition of ‘The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers’
There’s more to Valerie June’s beloved 2021 LP The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers than we heard in 2021. Released today, the album’s…

Valerie June adds six acoustic songs and three covers (including Nick Drake) to deluxe edition of ‘The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers’

There’s more to Valerie June’s beloved 2021 LP The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers than we heard in 2021. Released today, the album’s…

By Paige Walter

Valerie June adds six acoustic songs and three covers (including Nick Drake) to deluxe edition of ‘The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers’
Recordings Big Nothing get a new home on Lame-O Records, share “A Lot Of Finding Out” from new LP ‘Dog Hours’
Big Nothing get a new home on Lame-O Records, share “A Lot Of Finding Out” from new LP ‘Dog Hours’
Philly indie power-pop four-piece Big Nothing are returning next month with another helping of crunchy riffs and soaring hooks — this time from their…

Big Nothing get a new home on Lame-O Records, share “A Lot Of Finding Out” from new LP ‘Dog Hours’

Philly indie power-pop four-piece Big Nothing are returning next month with another helping of crunchy riffs and soaring hooks — this time from their…

By John Vettese

Big Nothing get a new home on Lame-O Records, share “A Lot Of Finding Out” from new LP ‘Dog Hours’
Recordings Watch Japanese Breakfast play “Slide Tackle” and talk Union Transfer on ‘The Late Late Show’
Watch Japanese Breakfast play “Slide Tackle” and talk Union Transfer on ‘The Late Late Show’
After a hugely successful 2021, Japanese Breakfast is still out there bringing Jubilee to the world, most recently with a stop on late-night television.…

Watch Japanese Breakfast play “Slide Tackle” and talk Union Transfer on ‘The Late Late Show’

After a hugely successful 2021, Japanese Breakfast is still out there bringing Jubilee to the world, most recently with a stop on late-night television.…

By John Vettese

Watch Japanese Breakfast play “Slide Tackle” and talk Union Transfer on ‘The Late Late Show’
Recordings Ivy Sole meditates on labels, connections, and personal space in new single “Call Me”
Ivy Sole meditates on labels, connections, and personal space in new single “Call Me”
East Coast rapper Ivy Sole grew up in the Carolinas, started making music in Philly, currently resides in Brooklyn, and just released her first…

Ivy Sole meditates on labels, connections, and personal space in new single “Call Me”

East Coast rapper Ivy Sole grew up in the Carolinas, started making music in Philly, currently resides in Brooklyn, and just released her first…

By John Vettese

Ivy Sole meditates on labels, connections, and personal space in new single “Call Me”
Recordings Listen to Avataria talk late blooming, gear-building and more on the 25 O’Clock Podcast
Listen to Avataria talk late blooming, gear-building and more on the 25 O’Clock Podcast
Philly-area indie rocker Niki Flanly, better known onstage and on streaming services as Avataria, talked about her creative journey on the latest episode of…

Listen to Avataria talk late blooming, gear-building and more on the 25 O’Clock Podcast

Philly-area indie rocker Niki Flanly, better known onstage and on streaming services as Avataria, talked about her creative journey on the latest episode of…

By John Vettese

Listen to Avataria talk late blooming, gear-building and more on the 25 O’Clock Podcast
Recordings Shamir continues to break beyond the gender binary and societal expectations on “Reproductive”
Shamir continues to break beyond the gender binary and societal expectations on “Reproductive”
Unconventional pop artist Shamir shared new single “Reproductive” today alongside a lo-fi music video filmed at Front Street’s Boom Room Studio. “Reproductive” is the…

Shamir continues to break beyond the gender binary and societal expectations on “Reproductive”

Unconventional pop artist Shamir shared new single “Reproductive” today alongside a lo-fi music video filmed at Front Street’s Boom Room Studio. “Reproductive” is the…

By Paige Walter

Shamir continues to break beyond the gender binary and societal expectations on “Reproductive”
Recordings Lo Moon’s sophomore album ‘A Modern Life’ will be out next month; listen to “Raincoats,” see them at Johnny Brenda’s
Lo Moon’s sophomore album ‘A Modern Life’ will be out next month; listen to “Raincoats,” see them at Johnny Brenda’s
Los Angeles modern rock band Lo Moon just announced its return to the scene with a new album called A Modern Life. Out February…

Lo Moon’s sophomore album ‘A Modern Life’ will be out next month; listen to “Raincoats,” see them at Johnny Brenda’s

Los Angeles modern rock band Lo Moon just announced its return to the scene with a new album called A Modern Life. Out February…

By John Vettese

Lo Moon’s sophomore album ‘A Modern Life’ will be out next month; listen to “Raincoats,” see them at Johnny Brenda’s
Recordings Lizdelise frontperson Elizabeth de Lise soundtracks ‘Material Feels’ podcast; listen to “The Ceremony”
Lizdelise frontperson Elizabeth de Lise soundtracks ‘Material Feels’ podcast; listen to “The Ceremony”
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Elizabeth de Lise has always had a lot of creative pursuits going at once. In addition to fronting the arty indie…

Lizdelise frontperson Elizabeth de Lise soundtracks ‘Material Feels’ podcast; listen to “The Ceremony”

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Elizabeth de Lise has always had a lot of creative pursuits going at once. In addition to fronting the arty indie…

By John Vettese

Lizdelise frontperson Elizabeth de Lise soundtracks ‘Material Feels’ podcast; listen to “The Ceremony”
Recordings Empath dives into the fog of memory in new single “Passing Stranger”
Empath dives into the fog of memory in new single “Passing Stranger”
West Philly indie-psych four-piece Empath releases their second full-length record, Visitor, next month on Fat Possum Records, and their new single “Passing Stranger” ventures…

Empath dives into the fog of memory in new single “Passing Stranger”

West Philly indie-psych four-piece Empath releases their second full-length record, Visitor, next month on Fat Possum Records, and their new single “Passing Stranger” ventures…

By John Vettese

Empath dives into the fog of memory in new single “Passing Stranger”
Recordings RedTouchBlack premieres new video for “Pick Your Poison” with an all-star hard rock cast
RedTouchBlack premieres new video for “Pick Your Poison” with an all-star hard rock cast
South Philly hard rock comes up north in RedTouchBlack’s new music video for “Pick Your Poison.” Directed by Bob Sweeney, the video shows the…

RedTouchBlack premieres new video for “Pick Your Poison” with an all-star hard rock cast

South Philly hard rock comes up north in RedTouchBlack’s new music video for “Pick Your Poison.” Directed by Bob Sweeney, the video shows the…

By Paige Walter

RedTouchBlack premieres new video for “Pick Your Poison” with an all-star hard rock cast
Recordings Pete Donnelly starts off 2022 with the power-pop sampler EP ‘Anthem of the Time’
Pete Donnelly starts off 2022 with the power-pop sampler EP ‘Anthem of the Time’
Singer-songwriter Pete Donnelly says he’s ringing in the new year with some power-pop goodness. “No subtlety here,” he writes on Bandcamp. “I usually bristle…

Pete Donnelly starts off 2022 with the power-pop sampler EP ‘Anthem of the Time’

Singer-songwriter Pete Donnelly says he’s ringing in the new year with some power-pop goodness. “No subtlety here,” he writes on Bandcamp. “I usually bristle…

By John Vettese

Pete Donnelly starts off 2022 with the power-pop sampler EP ‘Anthem of the Time’
Recordings Father John Misty announces ‘Chloe and the Next 20th Century’ LP, shares decadent “Funny Girl” video
Father John Misty announces ‘Chloe and the Next 20th Century’ LP, shares decadent “Funny Girl” video
Father John Misty is back, with apocalyptic imagery and cinematic, noir decadence. His new single, “Funny Girl,” is out now with an accompanying accompanying…

Father John Misty announces ‘Chloe and the Next 20th Century’ LP, shares decadent “Funny Girl” video

Father John Misty is back, with apocalyptic imagery and cinematic, noir decadence. His new single, “Funny Girl,” is out now with an accompanying accompanying…

By Paige Walter

Father John Misty announces ‘Chloe and the Next 20th Century’ LP, shares decadent “Funny Girl” video
Recordings V. Shayne Frederick’s new “Return To Paradise” is his most expansive song to date
V. Shayne Frederick’s new “Return To Paradise” is his most expansive song to date
Pianist and singer-songwriter V. Shayne Frederick has a sound rooted in jazz, soul, and classic balladry, and his latest song finds him stretching his…

V. Shayne Frederick’s new “Return To Paradise” is his most expansive song to date

Pianist and singer-songwriter V. Shayne Frederick has a sound rooted in jazz, soul, and classic balladry, and his latest song finds him stretching his…

By John Vettese

V. Shayne Frederick’s new “Return To Paradise” is his most expansive song to date
Recordings Sug Daniels brings her folk solo project and positive energy to CART Music’s session series
Sug Daniels brings her folk solo project and positive energy to CART Music’s session series
Sug Daniels at CART Music Sessions | still from video Sug Daniels, the songwriter behind R&B powerhouse band Hoochi Coochi, performed a live video…

Sug Daniels brings her folk solo project and positive energy to CART Music’s session series

Sug Daniels at CART Music Sessions | still from video Sug Daniels, the songwriter behind R&B powerhouse band Hoochi Coochi, performed a live video…

By Paige Walter

Sug Daniels brings her folk solo project and positive energy to CART Music’s session series
Recordings emospacebird. shows off their full-band prowess on Cart Sessions
emospacebird. shows off their full-band prowess on Cart Sessions
Singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist Erin Dillard has been making vibey music under the name emospacebird. for the past couple years she’s lived in Philly, performing as…

emospacebird. shows off their full-band prowess on Cart Sessions

Singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist Erin Dillard has been making vibey music under the name emospacebird. for the past couple years she’s lived in Philly, performing as…

By John Vettese

emospacebird. shows off their full-band prowess on Cart Sessions
Recordings Kayleigh Goldsworthy releases two powerful new songs with producer Will Yip; watch video for “Overambitious”
Kayleigh Goldsworthy releases two powerful new songs with producer Will Yip; watch video for “Overambitious”
2020 brought touring regular Kayleigh Goldsworthy back home for the first time since forming her own band over a decade ago, and she used…

Kayleigh Goldsworthy releases two powerful new songs with producer Will Yip; watch video for “Overambitious”

2020 brought touring regular Kayleigh Goldsworthy back home for the first time since forming her own band over a decade ago, and she used…

By Paige Walter

Kayleigh Goldsworthy releases two powerful new songs with producer Will Yip; watch video for “Overambitious”
Recordings Watch Anika Pyle showcase ‘Wild River,’ cover Kasey Musgraves, and share new music on Left Of The Dial live
Watch Anika Pyle showcase ‘Wild River,’ cover Kasey Musgraves, and share new music on Left Of The Dial live
When singer-songwriter Anika Pyle played a sold-out run of shows with Laura Stevenson this fall, she brought a dream lineup of bandmates for the…

Watch Anika Pyle showcase ‘Wild River,’ cover Kasey Musgraves, and share new music on Left Of The Dial live

When singer-songwriter Anika Pyle played a sold-out run of shows with Laura Stevenson this fall, she brought a dream lineup of bandmates for the…

By John Vettese

Watch Anika Pyle showcase ‘Wild River,’ cover Kasey Musgraves, and share new music on Left Of The Dial live
Recordings The Districts build hype for ‘Great American Painting’ with “Do It Over” video and Union Transfer show
The Districts build hype for ‘Great American Painting’ with “Do It Over” video and Union Transfer show
Hometown heroes The Districts shared some big news this morning: they released a video for new single “Do It Over,” and announced a show…

The Districts build hype for ‘Great American Painting’ with “Do It Over” video and Union Transfer show

Hometown heroes The Districts shared some big news this morning: they released a video for new single “Do It Over,” and announced a show…

By Paige Walter

The Districts build hype for ‘Great American Painting’ with “Do It Over” video and Union Transfer show
Recordings They Are Gutting A Body of Water drops distorted video for “Diamond Dallas Page” and split with Full Body 2
They Are Gutting A Body of Water drops distorted video for “Diamond Dallas Page” and split with Full Body 2
They Are Gutting a Body of Water will have you wondering if you’re in heaven or hell with their latest track, “Diamond Dallas Page.”…

They Are Gutting A Body of Water drops distorted video for “Diamond Dallas Page” and split with Full Body 2

They Are Gutting a Body of Water will have you wondering if you’re in heaven or hell with their latest track, “Diamond Dallas Page.”…

By Samantha Sullivan

They Are Gutting A Body of Water drops distorted video for “Diamond Dallas Page” and split with Full Body 2
Recordings The Key Studio Sessions: Rentboy
The Key Studio Sessions: Rentboy
For Philly singer and songwriter Bobby Brown, the band Rentboy has been an ever-moving journey of self-discovery. The music you’ll hear in the session…

The Key Studio Sessions: Rentboy

For Philly singer and songwriter Bobby Brown, the band Rentboy has been an ever-moving journey of self-discovery. The music you’ll hear in the session…

By John Vettese

The Key Studio Sessions: Rentboy
Recordings The Menzingers’ Gregor Barnett embraces Americana on the title track from his solo debut ‘Don’t Go Throwing Roses In My Grave’
The Menzingers’ Gregor Barnett embraces Americana on the title track from his solo debut ‘Don’t Go Throwing Roses In My Grave’
Gregor Barnett wants you to tell the people you love how you feel while you still have the chance. The guitarist/co-vocalist for The Menzingers…

The Menzingers’ Gregor Barnett embraces Americana on the title track from his solo debut ‘Don’t Go Throwing Roses In My Grave’

Gregor Barnett wants you to tell the people you love how you feel while you still have the chance. The guitarist/co-vocalist for The Menzingers…

By Samantha Sullivan

The Menzingers’ Gregor Barnett embraces Americana on the title track from his solo debut ‘Don’t Go Throwing Roses In My Grave’
Recordings The Key Studio Sessions: screamcloud
The Key Studio Sessions: screamcloud
Emily Daly and Danielle Lovier have impeccable musical chemistry; they play side-by-side in the askew indie-punk four-piece Grocer, who touched down in the Philly…

The Key Studio Sessions: screamcloud

Emily Daly and Danielle Lovier have impeccable musical chemistry; they play side-by-side in the askew indie-punk four-piece Grocer, who touched down in the Philly…

By John Vettese

The Key Studio Sessions: screamcloud
Recordings The War On Drugs bring their infectious new album to NPR and CBS This Morning
The War On Drugs bring their infectious new album to NPR and CBS This Morning
It’s been quite the month for The War On Drugs. The Philly-rooted rockers released their fifth studio record, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, on October 29…

The War On Drugs bring their infectious new album to NPR and CBS This Morning

It’s been quite the month for The War On Drugs. The Philly-rooted rockers released their fifth studio record, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, on October 29…

By Samantha Sullivan

The War On Drugs bring their infectious new album to NPR and CBS This Morning
Recordings Sixteen Jackies releases playfully gory music video for “Creature Feature”
Sixteen Jackies releases playfully gory music video for “Creature Feature”
Sixteen Jackies lean into spooky season with their latest release, “Creature Feature.” Simultaneously camp and creepy, the track is from their latest EP, Hostile Architecture, out…

Sixteen Jackies releases playfully gory music video for “Creature Feature”

Sixteen Jackies lean into spooky season with their latest release, “Creature Feature.” Simultaneously camp and creepy, the track is from their latest EP, Hostile Architecture, out…

By Samantha Sullivan

Sixteen Jackies releases playfully gory music video for “Creature Feature”
Recordings
Japanese Breakfast performed a stripped down set (and covered Weezer) for their new EP recorded live at Electric Lady Studios
New in the Live At Electric Lady studio session series is Japanese Breakfast, performing stripped-down versions of songs from 2021’s Jubilee and two of…

Japanese Breakfast performed a stripped down set (and covered Weezer) for their new EP recorded live at Electric Lady Studios

New in the Live At Electric Lady studio session series is Japanese Breakfast, performing stripped-down versions of songs from 2021’s Jubilee and two of…

By Paige Walter

Japanese Breakfast performed a stripped down set (and covered Weezer) for their new EP recorded live at Electric Lady Studios
Recordings Hurray For The Riff Raff will return in 2022 with new album ‘Life On Earth’; listen to “RHODODENDRON”
Hurray For The Riff Raff will return in 2022 with new album ‘Life On Earth’; listen to “RHODODENDRON”
Hurray for the Riff Raff‘s Alynda Segarra is calling their new album “nature punk.” Announced today and due out on Nonesuch Records in February,…

Hurray For The Riff Raff will return in 2022 with new album ‘Life On Earth’; listen to “RHODODENDRON”

Hurray for the Riff Raff‘s Alynda Segarra is calling their new album “nature punk.” Announced today and due out on Nonesuch Records in February,…

By John Vettese

Hurray For The Riff Raff will return in 2022 with new album ‘Life On Earth’; listen to “RHODODENDRON”
Recordings Queen of Jeans and Gladie’s Augusta Koch covered “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus and it’s glorious
Queen of Jeans and Gladie’s Augusta Koch covered “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus and it’s glorious
Philly indie pop faves Queen of Jeans are readying their first new releases since 2019’s stellar LP If You’re Not Afraid I’m Not Afraid,…

Queen of Jeans and Gladie’s Augusta Koch covered “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus and it’s glorious

Philly indie pop faves Queen of Jeans are readying their first new releases since 2019’s stellar LP If You’re Not Afraid I’m Not Afraid,…

By John Vettese

Queen of Jeans and Gladie’s Augusta Koch covered “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus and it’s glorious
Recordings Watch Chris Kasper play wordsmith in his “No Reservations” lyric video
Watch Chris Kasper play wordsmith in his “No Reservations” lyric video
Long-running Philly singer-songwriter Chris Kasper returns tomorrow with his latest project, a homegrown collection of songs called Stowaways Vol. 1. Kasper, who cut his…

Watch Chris Kasper play wordsmith in his “No Reservations” lyric video

Long-running Philly singer-songwriter Chris Kasper returns tomorrow with his latest project, a homegrown collection of songs called Stowaways Vol. 1. Kasper, who cut his…

By John Vettese

Watch Chris Kasper play wordsmith in his “No Reservations” lyric video
Recordings 22° Halo release luminous new single, “Ripple,” ahead of their upcoming album
22° Halo release luminous new single, “Ripple,” ahead of their upcoming album
22° Halo is back and as ethereal as ever. The Philly-based band fronted by Will Kennedy, who runs Sleeper Records, just released “Ripple,” their…

22° Halo release luminous new single, “Ripple,” ahead of their upcoming album

22° Halo is back and as ethereal as ever. The Philly-based band fronted by Will Kennedy, who runs Sleeper Records, just released “Ripple,” their…

By Samantha Sullivan

22° Halo release luminous new single, “Ripple,” ahead of their upcoming album
Recordings Circa Survive wipes their slate clean in the new music video for “Imposter Syndrome”
Circa Survive wipes their slate clean in the new music video for “Imposter Syndrome”
Circa Survive isn’t afraid to start over in the music video to their song “Imposter Syndrome,” the gripping opening to the band’s first release…

Circa Survive wipes their slate clean in the new music video for “Imposter Syndrome”

Circa Survive isn’t afraid to start over in the music video to their song “Imposter Syndrome,” the gripping opening to the band’s first release…

By Samantha Sullivan

Circa Survive wipes their slate clean in the new music video for “Imposter Syndrome”
Recordings Listen to The War on Drugs’ latest single “Change”; new album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ out Friday
Listen to The War on Drugs’ latest single “Change”; new album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ out Friday
The War on Drugs‘ fifth album I Don’t Live Here Anymore comes out this Friday, October 29th, and the Philly-born rock outfit have released…

Listen to The War on Drugs’ latest single “Change”; new album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ out Friday

The War on Drugs‘ fifth album I Don’t Live Here Anymore comes out this Friday, October 29th, and the Philly-born rock outfit have released…

By John Vettese

Listen to The War on Drugs’ latest single “Change”; new album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ out Friday
Recordings Snail Mail continues to push their sound further on new song and video “Ben Franklin”
Snail Mail continues to push their sound further on new song and video “Ben Franklin”
You could be forgiven for mistaking Snail Mail’s new single “Ben Franklin” for another artist. Singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan breaks away from her guitar-centric sound…

Snail Mail continues to push their sound further on new song and video “Ben Franklin”

You could be forgiven for mistaking Snail Mail’s new single “Ben Franklin” for another artist. Singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan breaks away from her guitar-centric sound…

By Paige Walter

Snail Mail continues to push their sound further on new song and video “Ben Franklin”
Recordings Amos Lee celebrates The City of Brotherly Love with his latest music video “Worry No More”
Amos Lee celebrates The City of Brotherly Love with his latest music video “Worry No More”
Amos Lee’s video for “Worry No More” highlights the often overlooked beauty that makes The City of Brotherly Love so wonderful. The video was…

Amos Lee celebrates The City of Brotherly Love with his latest music video “Worry No More”

Amos Lee’s video for “Worry No More” highlights the often overlooked beauty that makes The City of Brotherly Love so wonderful. The video was…

By Samantha Sullivan

Amos Lee celebrates The City of Brotherly Love with his latest music video “Worry No More”
Recordings Avey Tare of Animal Collective reimagines Spirit of the Beehive Track “It Might Take Some Time”
Avey Tare of Animal Collective reimagines Spirit of the Beehive Track “It Might Take Some Time”
It’s common knowledge that Spirit of the Beehive’s latest album, ENTERTAINMENT, DEATH, is an absolute masterpiece. The band’s magnum opus, it’s an intoxicating blur…

Avey Tare of Animal Collective reimagines Spirit of the Beehive Track “It Might Take Some Time”

It’s common knowledge that Spirit of the Beehive’s latest album, ENTERTAINMENT, DEATH, is an absolute masterpiece. The band’s magnum opus, it’s an intoxicating blur…

By Samantha Sullivan

Avey Tare of Animal Collective reimagines Spirit of the Beehive Track “It Might Take Some Time”
Recordings Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years announces new solo album ‘Other People’s Lives’ with heartrending new single “Flight No. 5”
Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years announces new solo album ‘Other People’s Lives’ with heartrending new single “Flight No. 5”
Over the past year and a half, joy has become a weird thing to talk about. Navigating the world amidst a pandemic, usually, it’s…

Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years announces new solo album ‘Other People’s Lives’ with heartrending new single “Flight No. 5”

Over the past year and a half, joy has become a weird thing to talk about. Navigating the world amidst a pandemic, usually, it’s…

By Samantha Sullivan

Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years announces new solo album ‘Other People’s Lives’ with heartrending new single “Flight No. 5”
Recordings Full Bush talks about their new EP ‘Movie Night,’ out in December with release show at Johnny Brenda’s
Full Bush talks about their new EP ‘Movie Night,’ out in December with release show at Johnny Brenda’s
Hard rock is making a popular comeback, and here to lead the charge in Philadelphia is Full Bush, a powerful foursome channeling their personal…

Full Bush talks about their new EP ‘Movie Night,’ out in December with release show at Johnny Brenda’s

Hard rock is making a popular comeback, and here to lead the charge in Philadelphia is Full Bush, a powerful foursome channeling their personal…

By Paige Walter

Full Bush talks about their new EP ‘Movie Night,’ out in December with release show at Johnny Brenda’s
Recordings Courtney Barnett shares “Smile Real Pretty,” a punky and playful theme song for ‘Harriet the Spy’
Courtney Barnett shares “Smile Real Pretty,” a punky and playful theme song for ‘Harriet the Spy’
Courtney Barnett is ready to rile up the next generation of wannabe spies with “Smile Real Nice.” The track is the theme song for…

Courtney Barnett shares “Smile Real Pretty,” a punky and playful theme song for ‘Harriet the Spy’

Courtney Barnett is ready to rile up the next generation of wannabe spies with “Smile Real Nice.” The track is the theme song for…

By Samantha Sullivan

Courtney Barnett shares “Smile Real Pretty,” a punky and playful theme song for ‘Harriet the Spy’
Recordings
Grocer drops thrashing new single “Comply” from Super Wimpy Punch benefit compilation tape
Self-described as “four pals dying on guitar music hill,” Grocer are modern-day martyrs. In our increasingly digital world, it seems like the perfect guitar…

Grocer drops thrashing new single “Comply” from Super Wimpy Punch benefit compilation tape

Self-described as “four pals dying on guitar music hill,” Grocer are modern-day martyrs. In our increasingly digital world, it seems like the perfect guitar…

By Samantha Sullivan

Grocer drops thrashing new single “Comply” from Super Wimpy Punch benefit compilation tape
Recordings Orion Sun’s new single “Concrete” explores connection to nature and family
Orion Sun’s new single “Concrete” explores connection to nature and family
Philly-rooted singer songwriter Orion Sun released new single “Concrete” today, along with a stunningly colorful music video with an analog aesthetic. The single is…

Orion Sun’s new single “Concrete” explores connection to nature and family

Philly-rooted singer songwriter Orion Sun released new single “Concrete” today, along with a stunningly colorful music video with an analog aesthetic. The single is…

By Paige Walter

Orion Sun’s new single “Concrete” explores connection to nature and family
Recordings Sunflower Bean return with “Baby Don’t Cry” and plans to get back on the road late this year
Sunflower Bean return with “Baby Don’t Cry” and plans to get back on the road late this year
Mom+Pop Records sweethearts Sunflower Bean are riding a huge wave in their young career. In 2018, their sophomore record Twentytwo in Blue rose to…

Sunflower Bean return with “Baby Don’t Cry” and plans to get back on the road late this year

Mom+Pop Records sweethearts Sunflower Bean are riding a huge wave in their young career. In 2018, their sophomore record Twentytwo in Blue rose to…

By Paige Walter

Sunflower Bean return with “Baby Don’t Cry” and plans to get back on the road late this year
Recordings Madalean Gauze releases emotive new single “I feel like you’re making fun of me”
Madalean Gauze releases emotive new single “I feel like you’re making fun of me”
Madalean Gauze will send you back to the most tumultuous relationship you’ve ever been in. Her latest two-track single, “I feel like you’re making…

Madalean Gauze releases emotive new single “I feel like you’re making fun of me”

Madalean Gauze will send you back to the most tumultuous relationship you’ve ever been in. Her latest two-track single, “I feel like you’re making…

By Samantha Sullivan

Madalean Gauze releases emotive new single “I feel like you’re making fun of me”
Recordings Marissa Paternoster announces first album under her own name, shares lead single “White Dove”
Marissa Paternoster announces first album under her own name, shares lead single “White Dove”
Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females and Noun announced today a new solo record called Peace Meter. The new record, which is the first to…

Marissa Paternoster announces first album under her own name, shares lead single “White Dove”

Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females and Noun announced today a new solo record called Peace Meter. The new record, which is the first to…

By Paige Walter

Marissa Paternoster announces first album under her own name, shares lead single “White Dove”
Recordings
Get to know Philly singer-songwriter imani! in her debut single “Plant Song”
Earlier this year, I caught a solid cover of Phoebe Bridgers’ “Kyoto” circulating my social media feed, home-recorded by Philly artist imani!…which, yes, that…

Get to know Philly singer-songwriter imani! in her debut single “Plant Song”

Earlier this year, I caught a solid cover of Phoebe Bridgers’ “Kyoto” circulating my social media feed, home-recorded by Philly artist imani!…which, yes, that…

By John Vettese

Get to know Philly singer-songwriter imani! in her debut single “Plant Song”
Recordings Trap Rabbit, Maxfield Gast, and Tatyana release jazz-infused new single “This Once Was Out Of Shape”
Trap Rabbit, Maxfield Gast, and Tatyana release jazz-infused new single “This Once Was Out Of Shape”
Despite their moniker, Trap Rabbit makes lush and intricate music that is as far away from trap as you can get. While the name…

Trap Rabbit, Maxfield Gast, and Tatyana release jazz-infused new single “This Once Was Out Of Shape”

Despite their moniker, Trap Rabbit makes lush and intricate music that is as far away from trap as you can get. While the name…

By Samantha Sullivan

Trap Rabbit, Maxfield Gast, and Tatyana release jazz-infused new single “This Once Was Out Of Shape”
Recordings
Rashied Ali and his quintet push against the grain on ‘First Time Out: Live at Slug’s 1967’
In her 1977 book, As Serious As Your Life: Black Music And The Free Jazz Revolution 1957-1977, journalist and photographer Val Wilmer gives a…

Rashied Ali and his quintet push against the grain on ‘First Time Out: Live at Slug’s 1967’

In her 1977 book, As Serious As Your Life: Black Music And The Free Jazz Revolution 1957-1977, journalist and photographer Val Wilmer gives a…

By John Morrison

Rashied Ali and his quintet push against the grain on ‘First Time Out: Live at Slug’s 1967’
Recordings The Districts will release ‘Great American Painting’ LP this winter; watch the “I Want To Feel It All” video
The Districts will release ‘Great American Painting’ LP this winter; watch the “I Want To Feel It All” video
On the heels of their North American run with Modest Mouse, Philly rockers The Districts shared news today that they will release their fifth…

The Districts will release ‘Great American Painting’ LP this winter; watch the “I Want To Feel It All” video

On the heels of their North American run with Modest Mouse, Philly rockers The Districts shared news today that they will release their fifth…

By John Vettese

The Districts will release ‘Great American Painting’ LP this winter; watch the “I Want To Feel It All” video
Recordings Feeble Little Horse deliver biting lead single “Drama Queen”
Feeble Little Horse deliver biting lead single “Drama Queen”
On their latest single, Feeble Little Horse promised drama, and that’s exactly what they deliver. The follow-up to their EP “Modern Tourism,” “Drama Queen”…

Feeble Little Horse deliver biting lead single “Drama Queen”

On their latest single, Feeble Little Horse promised drama, and that’s exactly what they deliver. The follow-up to their EP “Modern Tourism,” “Drama Queen”…

By Samantha Sullivan

Feeble Little Horse deliver biting lead single “Drama Queen”
Recordings Irreversible Entanglements takes an impressionistic look at the slave trade and its aftermath on “Lágrimas Del Mar”
Irreversible Entanglements takes an impressionistic look at the slave trade and its aftermath on “Lágrimas Del Mar”
The east coast free-jazz ensemble Irreversible Entanglements performs next week at Philly Music Fest, giving the local crowd a taste of their next album…

Irreversible Entanglements takes an impressionistic look at the slave trade and its aftermath on “Lágrimas Del Mar”

The east coast free-jazz ensemble Irreversible Entanglements performs next week at Philly Music Fest, giving the local crowd a taste of their next album…

By John Vettese

Irreversible Entanglements takes an impressionistic look at the slave trade and its aftermath on “Lágrimas Del Mar”
Recordings Listen to Bartees Strange, Eric Slick, and Ohmme cover TV On The Radio, Anjimile cover Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Listen to Bartees Strange, Eric Slick, and Ohmme cover TV On The Radio, Anjimile cover Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Sylvan Esso’s Durham-based indie label Psychic Hotline runs a recurring split single series, and their latest installment finds a cross section of artists we…

Listen to Bartees Strange, Eric Slick, and Ohmme cover TV On The Radio, Anjimile cover Beverly Glenn-Copeland

Sylvan Esso’s Durham-based indie label Psychic Hotline runs a recurring split single series, and their latest installment finds a cross section of artists we…

By John Vettese

Listen to Bartees Strange, Eric Slick, and Ohmme cover TV On The Radio, Anjimile cover Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Recordings Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard delivers infectious glam-rock on new single “You”
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard delivers infectious glam-rock on new single “You”
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard is this generation’s T. Rex. Their glam rock and over-the-top antics make them instant icons. The Wales-based band who played a…

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard delivers infectious glam-rock on new single “You”

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard is this generation’s T. Rex. Their glam rock and over-the-top antics make them instant icons. The Wales-based band who played a…

By Samantha Sullivan

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard delivers infectious glam-rock on new single “You”
Recordings Doylestown punk trio Froggy got 7-Eleven to sponsor their music video for “7-Eleven Nachos”
Doylestown punk trio Froggy got 7-Eleven to sponsor their music video for “7-Eleven Nachos”
The Bucks County power trio Froggy has been a musical light in this late-pandemic world, between their terrific riot grrrl-inspired EP Sopa de Elote,…

Doylestown punk trio Froggy got 7-Eleven to sponsor their music video for “7-Eleven Nachos”

The Bucks County power trio Froggy has been a musical light in this late-pandemic world, between their terrific riot grrrl-inspired EP Sopa de Elote,…

By John Vettese

Doylestown punk trio Froggy got 7-Eleven to sponsor their music video for “7-Eleven Nachos”
Recordings Listen to “Silver And Lead,” a new roots rock rambler from XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt
Listen to “Silver And Lead,” a new roots rock rambler from XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt
On their latest single, XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt ponders death in fever dream of nimble acoustic guitars, wailing gospel-inspired vocals, and a…

Listen to “Silver And Lead,” a new roots rock rambler from XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt

On their latest single, XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt ponders death in fever dream of nimble acoustic guitars, wailing gospel-inspired vocals, and a…

By John Vettese

Listen to “Silver And Lead,” a new roots rock rambler from XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt
Recordings Dar Williams returns next month with new album ‘I’ll Meet You Here’ listen to “Today and Every Day”
Dar Williams returns next month with new album ‘I’ll Meet You Here’ listen to “Today and Every Day”
Hudson Valley, New York singer-songwriter favorite Dar Williams returns this year with I’ll Meet You Here, her tenth album and first for the Renew…

Dar Williams returns next month with new album ‘I’ll Meet You Here’ listen to “Today and Every Day”

Hudson Valley, New York singer-songwriter favorite Dar Williams returns this year with I’ll Meet You Here, her tenth album and first for the Renew…

By John Vettese

Dar Williams returns next month with new album ‘I’ll Meet You Here’ listen to “Today and Every Day”
Recordings Flanafi and Ape School make mutant sounds with an emotional core on ‘The Knees Start to Go’
Flanafi and Ape School make mutant sounds with an emotional core on ‘The Knees Start to Go’
Flanafi is the musical nom de plume of songwriter and guitarist Simon Martinez. As a guitarist, Martinez has played with everyone from Jazmine Sullivan…

Flanafi and Ape School make mutant sounds with an emotional core on ‘The Knees Start to Go’

Flanafi is the musical nom de plume of songwriter and guitarist Simon Martinez. As a guitarist, Martinez has played with everyone from Jazmine Sullivan…

By John Morrison

Flanafi and Ape School make mutant sounds with an emotional core on ‘The Knees Start to Go’
Recordings Nothing revisits the dark shoegaze of The Great Dismal on their new album The Great Dismal B-Sides
Nothing revisits the dark shoegaze of The Great Dismal on their new album The Great Dismal B-Sides
Nothing isn’t done with The Great Dismal just yet. For their upcoming album, The Great Dismal B-Sides, the band decided to revisit the record.…

Nothing revisits the dark shoegaze of The Great Dismal on their new album The Great Dismal B-Sides

Nothing isn’t done with The Great Dismal just yet. For their upcoming album, The Great Dismal B-Sides, the band decided to revisit the record.…

By Samantha Sullivan

Nothing revisits the dark shoegaze of The Great Dismal on their new album The Great Dismal B-Sides
Recordings Brian Dale Allen Strouse releases syrupy new single “Nothing Matters More”
Brian Dale Allen Strouse releases syrupy new single “Nothing Matters More”
Brian Dale Allen Strouse makes time stop on “Nothing Matters More.” Spending the better part of a decade fronting the Philly-based band, The Lawsuits,…

Brian Dale Allen Strouse releases syrupy new single “Nothing Matters More”

Brian Dale Allen Strouse makes time stop on “Nothing Matters More.” Spending the better part of a decade fronting the Philly-based band, The Lawsuits,…

By Samantha Sullivan

Brian Dale Allen Strouse releases syrupy new single “Nothing Matters More”
Recordings How Essie Riddle’s day-in-the-life-of video for “Reflection Of You” came together
How Essie Riddle’s day-in-the-life-of video for “Reflection Of You” came together
Earlier this year, we were introduced to the knockout vocals of Philly’s Essie Riddle through a couple singles released with her friend musical collaborator…

How Essie Riddle’s day-in-the-life-of video for “Reflection Of You” came together

Earlier this year, we were introduced to the knockout vocals of Philly’s Essie Riddle through a couple singles released with her friend musical collaborator…

By John Vettese

How Essie Riddle’s day-in-the-life-of video for “Reflection Of You” came together
Recordings Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Dolly Parton, play most of ‘Jubilee’ in their final night at Union Transfer
Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Dolly Parton, play most of ‘Jubilee’ in their final night at Union Transfer
Philly-rooted indie rock faves Japanese Breakfast set a hometown record last night when they headlined their fifth consecutive sold-out show at Union Transfer.

Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Dolly Parton, play most of ‘Jubilee’ in their final night at Union Transfer

Philly-rooted indie rock faves Japanese Breakfast set a hometown record last night when they headlined their fifth consecutive sold-out show at Union Transfer.

By John Vettese

Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Dolly Parton, play most of ‘Jubilee’ in their final night at Union Transfer
Recordings Courtney Barnett releases gauzy and graceful new single “Before You Gotta Go”
Courtney Barnett releases gauzy and graceful new single “Before You Gotta Go”
Courtney Barnett knows how to capture quiet moments. Picking out delicate details like parents walking their kids to school, changing her sheets, and cutting…

Courtney Barnett releases gauzy and graceful new single “Before You Gotta Go”

Courtney Barnett knows how to capture quiet moments. Picking out delicate details like parents walking their kids to school, changing her sheets, and cutting…

By Samantha Sullivan

Courtney Barnett releases gauzy and graceful new single “Before You Gotta Go”
Recordings Saleka will play an autumn residency in New York, D.C., and in Philly at World Cafe Live
Saleka will play an autumn residency in New York, D.C., and in Philly at World Cafe Live
R&B singer-songwriter Saleka released a breathtaking run of singles over the past year — beginning in September of 2020 with “Clarity,” a suave tune…

Saleka will play an autumn residency in New York, D.C., and in Philly at World Cafe Live

R&B singer-songwriter Saleka released a breathtaking run of singles over the past year — beginning in September of 2020 with “Clarity,” a suave tune…

By John Vettese

Saleka will play an autumn residency in New York, D.C., and in Philly at World Cafe Live
Recordings When life gives them lemons, Justmadnice makes a gorgeous video for “Lost”
When life gives them lemons, Justmadnice makes a gorgeous video for “Lost”
Philly singer-songwriter Justmadnice debuted at the beginning of 2021 with a stirring EP called Small. A collection of minimal folk-inspired songs in the vein…

When life gives them lemons, Justmadnice makes a gorgeous video for “Lost”

Philly singer-songwriter Justmadnice debuted at the beginning of 2021 with a stirring EP called Small. A collection of minimal folk-inspired songs in the vein…

By John Vettese

When life gives them lemons, Justmadnice makes a gorgeous video for “Lost”
Recordings Anthony Green releases a new album ‘Live at Studio 4’ ahead of Roy G Biv benefit show in Doylestown
Anthony Green releases a new album ‘Live at Studio 4’ ahead of Roy G Biv benefit show in Doylestown
Nothing compares to a live performance. Whether you attend in person or listen to a live recording, there’s a certain in-the-moment magic that can’t…

Anthony Green releases a new album ‘Live at Studio 4’ ahead of Roy G Biv benefit show in Doylestown

Nothing compares to a live performance. Whether you attend in person or listen to a live recording, there’s a certain in-the-moment magic that can’t…

By Samantha Sullivan

Anthony Green releases a new album ‘Live at Studio 4’ ahead of Roy G Biv benefit show in Doylestown
Recordings Willow’s new album <em>lately I feel EVERYTHING</em> shows that punk might be her lane
Willow’s new album <em>lately I feel EVERYTHING</em> shows that punk might be her lane
When the song “transparentsoul” came out, I remember scrolling down my Twitter TL and seeing a tweet that said maybe punk is Willow’s lane.…

Willow’s new album <em>lately I feel EVERYTHING</em> shows that punk might be her lane

When the song “transparentsoul” came out, I remember scrolling down my Twitter TL and seeing a tweet that said maybe punk is Willow’s lane.…

By Abdur Rahman

Willow’s new album <em>lately I feel EVERYTHING</em> shows that punk might be her lane
Recordings Before AnnonXL leaves Philly to pursue music in L.A., watch his breathtaking “Baby’s First Time” video
Before AnnonXL leaves Philly to pursue music in L.A., watch his breathtaking “Baby’s First Time” video
Singer-songwriter AnnonXL released a beautiful record this spring called Stupid Cupid, a set of songs about personal growth and self-identity that spanned genres from…

Before AnnonXL leaves Philly to pursue music in L.A., watch his breathtaking “Baby’s First Time” video

Singer-songwriter AnnonXL released a beautiful record this spring called Stupid Cupid, a set of songs about personal growth and self-identity that spanned genres from…

By John Vettese

Before AnnonXL leaves Philly to pursue music in L.A., watch his breathtaking “Baby’s First Time” video
Recordings Matt Santry talks running, songwriting, and repping Team Helen for the Musicians On Call 5K on the Leicht Lunch
Matt Santry talks running, songwriting, and repping Team Helen for the Musicians On Call 5K on the Leicht Lunch
The healing power of music was the theme of XPN midday host Helen Leicht’s Leicht Lunch on Monday, and joining her on the air…

Matt Santry talks running, songwriting, and repping Team Helen for the Musicians On Call 5K on the Leicht Lunch

The healing power of music was the theme of XPN midday host Helen Leicht’s Leicht Lunch on Monday, and joining her on the air…

By The Key

Matt Santry talks running, songwriting, and repping Team Helen for the Musicians On Call 5K on the Leicht Lunch
Recordings Ghösh will release <em>Alien Nation</em> this fall on Get Better Records; rage to the day-glo music video for “Bang This”
Ghösh will release <em>Alien Nation</em> this fall on Get Better Records; rage to the day-glo music video for “Bang This”
Philly digital punk duo Ghösh is releasing its next project through the Philly-rooted, queer-forward indie label Get Better Records. The Alien Nation EP is…

Ghösh will release <em>Alien Nation</em> this fall on Get Better Records; rage to the day-glo music video for “Bang This”

Philly digital punk duo Ghösh is releasing its next project through the Philly-rooted, queer-forward indie label Get Better Records. The Alien Nation EP is…

By John Vettese

Ghösh will release <em>Alien Nation</em> this fall on Get Better Records; rage to the day-glo music video for “Bang This”
Recordings Karen Peris of The Innocence Mission releasing solo album <em> a song is way above the lawn </em> this fall; watch the animated “i would sing along” video
Karen Peris of The Innocence Mission releasing solo album <em> a song is way above the lawn </em> this fall; watch the animated “i would sing along” video
Long running folk trio The Innocence Mission is a Pennsylvania music treasure, and the voice behind the Lancaster band is releasing her second solo…

Karen Peris of The Innocence Mission releasing solo album <em> a song is way above the lawn </em> this fall; watch the animated “i would sing along” video

Long running folk trio The Innocence Mission is a Pennsylvania music treasure, and the voice behind the Lancaster band is releasing her second solo…

By John Vettese

Karen Peris of The Innocence Mission releasing solo album <em> a song is way above the lawn </em> this fall; watch the animated “i would sing along” video
Recordings Sit in on Nazeer Art’aud’s hazy studio hang in the “Sister Act II” video
Sit in on Nazeer Art’aud’s hazy studio hang in the “Sister Act II” video
Philly’s Nazeer Art’aud is a multi-hyphenate creative force with background in hip-hop, irreverent comedy, and theater. On his new project, Mister Larry’s Loony Funhouse,…

Sit in on Nazeer Art’aud’s hazy studio hang in the “Sister Act II” video

Philly’s Nazeer Art’aud is a multi-hyphenate creative force with background in hip-hop, irreverent comedy, and theater. On his new project, Mister Larry’s Loony Funhouse,…

By John Vettese

Sit in on Nazeer Art’aud’s hazy studio hang in the “Sister Act II” video
Recordings
Hezekiah Jones shares contemplative new single “Kings of People”
Hezekiah Jones doesn’t need to be understood. Instead, the Philadelphia-based band makes it clear on their latest single, “Kings of People,” that they prefer…

Hezekiah Jones shares contemplative new single “Kings of People”

Hezekiah Jones doesn’t need to be understood. Instead, the Philadelphia-based band makes it clear on their latest single, “Kings of People,” that they prefer…

By Samantha Sullivan

Hezekiah Jones shares contemplative new single “Kings of People”
Recordings Listen to Yves Tumor’s stunning surprise EP The Asymptomatic World, see them at Making Time’s Pure Halloween this fall
Listen to Yves Tumor’s stunning surprise EP The Asymptomatic World, see them at Making Time’s Pure Halloween this fall
Every once in a while, there’s an artist that just leaves you in awe. It’s like the second you hear them something clicks, and…

Listen to Yves Tumor’s stunning surprise EP The Asymptomatic World, see them at Making Time’s Pure Halloween this fall

Every once in a while, there’s an artist that just leaves you in awe. It’s like the second you hear them something clicks, and…

By Samantha Sullivan

Listen to Yves Tumor’s stunning surprise EP The Asymptomatic World, see them at Making Time’s Pure Halloween this fall
Recordings Listen to WKDU’s Philly-centric 50th anniversary compilation ft. Nothing, Mannequin Pussy, Highnoon and more; visit their outdoor bash at Drexel Park
Listen to WKDU’s Philly-centric 50th anniversary compilation ft. Nothing, Mannequin Pussy, Highnoon and more; visit their outdoor bash at Drexel Park
Drexel University’s student run free-format radio station WKDU is commemorating their 50th anniversary this summer with on-air specials, an outdoor event, and a compilation…

Listen to WKDU’s Philly-centric 50th anniversary compilation ft. Nothing, Mannequin Pussy, Highnoon and more; visit their outdoor bash at Drexel Park

Drexel University’s student run free-format radio station WKDU is commemorating their 50th anniversary this summer with on-air specials, an outdoor event, and a compilation…

By Samantha Sullivan

Listen to WKDU’s Philly-centric 50th anniversary compilation ft. Nothing, Mannequin Pussy, Highnoon and more; visit their outdoor bash at Drexel Park
Recordings Listen to Dawes’ unreleased “Strangers Getting Stranger” from tenth anniversary reissue of <em>Nothing Is Wrong</em>
Listen to Dawes’ unreleased “Strangers Getting Stranger” from tenth anniversary reissue of <em>Nothing Is Wrong</em>
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a full decade since XPN favorites Dawes released their second album Nothing Is Wrong, filled with sunny…

Listen to Dawes’ unreleased “Strangers Getting Stranger” from tenth anniversary reissue of <em>Nothing Is Wrong</em>

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a full decade since XPN favorites Dawes released their second album Nothing Is Wrong, filled with sunny…

By John Vettese

Listen to Dawes’ unreleased “Strangers Getting Stranger” from tenth anniversary reissue of <em>Nothing Is Wrong</em>
Recordings
Sug Daniels hopes for the repair of a broken nation on “Kintsugi”
Wilmington singer-songwriter Sug Daniels just released a new solo single, the third in a string of folk-oriented songs the dynamic frontperson of funk/rock powerhouse…

Sug Daniels hopes for the repair of a broken nation on “Kintsugi”

Wilmington singer-songwriter Sug Daniels just released a new solo single, the third in a string of folk-oriented songs the dynamic frontperson of funk/rock powerhouse…

By John Vettese

Sug Daniels hopes for the repair of a broken nation on “Kintsugi”
Recordings Maggie Pope embodies serenity and stillness on new single “The Bird Painter”
Maggie Pope embodies serenity and stillness on new single “The Bird Painter”
Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Maggie Pope knows how to multitask. An athlete, biologist, educator, mother, and musician, there’s pretty much nothing she can’t do. Recording vocals…

Maggie Pope embodies serenity and stillness on new single “The Bird Painter”

Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Maggie Pope knows how to multitask. An athlete, biologist, educator, mother, and musician, there’s pretty much nothing she can’t do. Recording vocals…

By Samantha Sullivan

Maggie Pope embodies serenity and stillness on new single “The Bird Painter”
Recordings Omar’s Hat will restore your faith in the universe with their new single “On Our Way”
Omar’s Hat will restore your faith in the universe with their new single “On Our Way”
Omar’s Hat will ease all of your anxiety on their new single “On Our Way.” A Trust-the-Process moment you’ll actually believe in, it’s a…

Omar’s Hat will restore your faith in the universe with their new single “On Our Way”

Omar’s Hat will ease all of your anxiety on their new single “On Our Way.” A Trust-the-Process moment you’ll actually believe in, it’s a…

By Samantha Sullivan

Omar’s Hat will restore your faith in the universe with their new single “On Our Way”
Recordings Moor Mother releases tense new single “Obsidian,” announces new album <em>Black Encyclopedia of the Air</em>
Moor Mother releases tense new single “Obsidian,” announces new album <em>Black Encyclopedia of the Air</em>
In less than two minutes, Moor Mother covers hell, capitalism, and night terrors on her new track “Obsidian.” The song is the latest taste…

Moor Mother releases tense new single “Obsidian,” announces new album <em>Black Encyclopedia of the Air</em>

In less than two minutes, Moor Mother covers hell, capitalism, and night terrors on her new track “Obsidian.” The song is the latest taste…

By Samantha Sullivan

Moor Mother releases tense new single “Obsidian,” announces new album <em>Black Encyclopedia of the Air</em>
Recordings Catbite releases positive and punchy new single “Call Your Bluff,” announces PhilaMOCA album release party with Froggy
Catbite releases positive and punchy new single “Call Your Bluff,” announces PhilaMOCA album release party with Froggy
Catbite knows how to make something out of nothing. After their tour to Japan last year got canceled due to the pandemic, they still…

Catbite releases positive and punchy new single “Call Your Bluff,” announces PhilaMOCA album release party with Froggy

Catbite knows how to make something out of nothing. After their tour to Japan last year got canceled due to the pandemic, they still…

By Samantha Sullivan

Catbite releases positive and punchy new single “Call Your Bluff,” announces PhilaMOCA album release party with Froggy
Recordings Watch Jazmine Sullivan perform her new single “Tragic” and “On It” at the BET Awards with Rep. Maxine Waters and Ari Lennox
Watch Jazmine Sullivan perform her new single “Tragic” and “On It” at the BET Awards with Rep. Maxine Waters and Ari Lennox
Jazmine Sullivan is here to remind you to raise your standards with her new track, “Tragic.” Refusing to reply to the 2 a.m. “you…

Watch Jazmine Sullivan perform her new single “Tragic” and “On It” at the BET Awards with Rep. Maxine Waters and Ari Lennox

Jazmine Sullivan is here to remind you to raise your standards with her new track, “Tragic.” Refusing to reply to the 2 a.m. “you…

By Samantha Sullivan

Watch Jazmine Sullivan perform her new single “Tragic” and “On It” at the BET Awards with Rep. Maxine Waters and Ari Lennox
Recordings Explore Enchanted Forest’s <em>Research</em>, a beautifully peculiar audiovisual album out on Dear Life Records
Explore Enchanted Forest’s <em>Research</em>, a beautifully peculiar audiovisual album out on Dear Life Records
Earlier this month, Philadelphia’s Dear Life Records released a noisy, bubbling, beautifully peculiar audiovisual project by Enchanted Forest, entitled, humbly, Research. The experimental duo…

Explore Enchanted Forest’s <em>Research</em>, a beautifully peculiar audiovisual album out on Dear Life Records

Earlier this month, Philadelphia’s Dear Life Records released a noisy, bubbling, beautifully peculiar audiovisual project by Enchanted Forest, entitled, humbly, Research. The experimental duo…

By Thomas Hagen

Explore Enchanted Forest’s <em>Research</em>, a beautifully peculiar audiovisual album out on Dear Life Records
Recordings The Bul Bey will brighten your day with “Apples, Oranges, Bananas” video
The Bul Bey will brighten your day with “Apples, Oranges, Bananas” video
The Bul Bey is here to brighten your day with his latest single, “Apples, Oranges, Bananas.” The Philadelphia based-rapper, educator, and community curator Amir…

The Bul Bey will brighten your day with “Apples, Oranges, Bananas” video

The Bul Bey is here to brighten your day with his latest single, “Apples, Oranges, Bananas.” The Philadelphia based-rapper, educator, and community curator Amir…

By Samantha Sullivan

The Bul Bey will brighten your day with “Apples, Oranges, Bananas” video
Recordings Grace Vonderkuhn returns with roaring ripper “Put It On Me” from new album <em>Pleasure Pain</em>
Grace Vonderkuhn returns with roaring ripper “Put It On Me” from new album <em>Pleasure Pain</em>
Wilmington’s Grace Vonderkuhn is back this summer with their long-awaited second LP, Pleasure Pain. It releases August 13th via Sheer Luck Records, and the…

Grace Vonderkuhn returns with roaring ripper “Put It On Me” from new album <em>Pleasure Pain</em>

Wilmington’s Grace Vonderkuhn is back this summer with their long-awaited second LP, Pleasure Pain. It releases August 13th via Sheer Luck Records, and the…

By John Vettese

Grace Vonderkuhn returns with roaring ripper “Put It On Me” from new album <em>Pleasure Pain</em>
Recordings Annalise Curtin and Philippe Goulet Coulombe discuss their long-distance single “Snowland”
Annalise Curtin and Philippe Goulet Coulombe discuss their long-distance single “Snowland”
Amid the sticky city heat, snow days seem like nothing but a dream. However, Annalise Curtin and Philippe Goulet Coulombe (Philippe Gc) released an…

Annalise Curtin and Philippe Goulet Coulombe discuss their long-distance single “Snowland”

Amid the sticky city heat, snow days seem like nothing but a dream. However, Annalise Curtin and Philippe Goulet Coulombe (Philippe Gc) released an…

By Samantha Sullivan

Annalise Curtin and Philippe Goulet Coulombe discuss their long-distance single “Snowland”
Recordings Listen to The Sounds of Blackness: A musical journey from doo-wop to hip-hop, reggae to rock and beyond
Listen to The Sounds of Blackness: A musical journey from doo-wop to hip-hop, reggae to rock and beyond
What does Blackness sound like? To me, Black music is so broad that it’s hard to give a definitive answer. Black music can sound…

Listen to The Sounds of Blackness: A musical journey from doo-wop to hip-hop, reggae to rock and beyond

What does Blackness sound like? To me, Black music is so broad that it’s hard to give a definitive answer. Black music can sound…

By Abdur Rahman

Listen to The Sounds of Blackness: A musical journey from doo-wop to hip-hop, reggae to rock and beyond
Recordings
12 Philly releases to pick up for Bandcamp’s fundraising Friday to support NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Bandcamp is approaching its monthly fundraising day a little differently for June. After a year-plus of Bandcamp Fridays — where the digital music platform…

12 Philly releases to pick up for Bandcamp’s fundraising Friday to support NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Bandcamp is approaching its monthly fundraising day a little differently for June. After a year-plus of Bandcamp Fridays — where the digital music platform…

By John Vettese

12 Philly releases to pick up for Bandcamp’s fundraising Friday to support NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Recordings Black Country, New Road’s first-ever North American tour comes to Johnny Brenda’s next year
Black Country, New Road’s first-ever North American tour comes to Johnny Brenda’s next year
Black Country, New Road are crossing the pond for a few North American dates at the beginning of 2022. The English experimental rock band…

Black Country, New Road’s first-ever North American tour comes to Johnny Brenda’s next year

Black Country, New Road are crossing the pond for a few North American dates at the beginning of 2022. The English experimental rock band…

By Samantha Sullivan

Black Country, New Road’s first-ever North American tour comes to Johnny Brenda’s next year
Recordings Meet Me @ The Altar release “Feel A Thing” and announce a North American tour with a stop at The Foundry
Meet Me @ The Altar release “Feel A Thing” and announce a North American tour with a stop at The Foundry
Pop-punk band Meet Me @ The Altar have released a blistering new track called “Feel A Thing.” It is the first single from their…

Meet Me @ The Altar release “Feel A Thing” and announce a North American tour with a stop at The Foundry

Pop-punk band Meet Me @ The Altar have released a blistering new track called “Feel A Thing.” It is the first single from their…

By Samantha Sullivan

Meet Me @ The Altar release “Feel A Thing” and announce a North American tour with a stop at The Foundry
Recordings Sug Daniels is enamored with uncertainty in the “Heavy” video
Sug Daniels is enamored with uncertainty in the “Heavy” video
We first encountered Wilmington’s Sug Daniels as the dynamic frontperson of funk-blues-rock powerhouse Hoochi Coochi, but she’s got a more introspective solo songwriter side…

Sug Daniels is enamored with uncertainty in the “Heavy” video

We first encountered Wilmington’s Sug Daniels as the dynamic frontperson of funk-blues-rock powerhouse Hoochi Coochi, but she’s got a more introspective solo songwriter side…

By John Vettese

Sug Daniels is enamored with uncertainty in the “Heavy” video
Recordings The western influences of Hey Slow will draw you in on “The Other Side”
The western influences of Hey Slow will draw you in on “The Other Side”
Hey Slow‘s “The Other Side” is a front porch-imagistic track completely perfect for the sweltering weather on the horizon. 2020’s debut EP, Yosemite, was…

The western influences of Hey Slow will draw you in on “The Other Side”

Hey Slow‘s “The Other Side” is a front porch-imagistic track completely perfect for the sweltering weather on the horizon. 2020’s debut EP, Yosemite, was…

By Emily Herbein

The western influences of Hey Slow will draw you in on “The Other Side”
Recordings Watch Soul Glo’s trippy meta-video for “29,” see them at the First Unitarian Church with Armand Hammer
Watch Soul Glo’s trippy meta-video for “29,” see them at the First Unitarian Church with Armand Hammer
Philly four-piece Soul Glo released its first-ever music video this week, setting a fast-paced collection of imagery to the song “29” from 2020’s Songs…

Watch Soul Glo’s trippy meta-video for “29,” see them at the First Unitarian Church with Armand Hammer

Philly four-piece Soul Glo released its first-ever music video this week, setting a fast-paced collection of imagery to the song “29” from 2020’s Songs…

By John Vettese

Watch Soul Glo’s trippy meta-video for “29,” see them at the First Unitarian Church with Armand Hammer
Recordings Spirit of the Beehive announces fall dates, including Union Transfer show with Japanese Breakfast
Spirit of the Beehive announces fall dates, including Union Transfer show with Japanese Breakfast
Spirit of the Beehive, a.k.a. your favorite band’s favorite band, have announced some shows for the fall. They will be playing their first show…

Spirit of the Beehive announces fall dates, including Union Transfer show with Japanese Breakfast

Spirit of the Beehive, a.k.a. your favorite band’s favorite band, have announced some shows for the fall. They will be playing their first show…

By Samantha Sullivan

Spirit of the Beehive announces fall dates, including Union Transfer show with Japanese Breakfast
Recordings Listen to Lucy Dacus’ new song “Brando” and win a chance to be in the music video
Listen to Lucy Dacus’ new song “Brando” and win a chance to be in the music video
Lucy Dacus has shared a fourth single from her forthcoming album Home Video ahead of its release on June 25. The Old Hollywood-inspired “Brando”…

Listen to Lucy Dacus’ new song “Brando” and win a chance to be in the music video

Lucy Dacus has shared a fourth single from her forthcoming album Home Video ahead of its release on June 25. The Old Hollywood-inspired “Brando”…

By Sarah Hojsak

Listen to Lucy Dacus’ new song “Brando” and win a chance to be in the music video
Recordings Ylayali is gorgeous and gauzy on his latest album Magic Eye
Ylayali is gorgeous and gauzy on his latest album Magic Eye
Ylayali is absolutely ethereal on his new album, Magic Eye, released via Sleeper Records. The project is the solo work of Philadelphia-based musician Francis Lyons, formerly…

Ylayali is gorgeous and gauzy on his latest album Magic Eye

Ylayali is absolutely ethereal on his new album, Magic Eye, released via Sleeper Records. The project is the solo work of Philadelphia-based musician Francis Lyons, formerly…

By Samantha Sullivan

Ylayali is gorgeous and gauzy on his latest album Magic Eye
Recordings Luke Ellingson confronts loneliness and longing on new single “Keep A Light”
Luke Ellingson confronts loneliness and longing on new single “Keep A Light”
Connecticut via Philly artist Luke Ellingson has released the first single from his upcoming album, “Keep A Light.” The project is the brainchild of…

Luke Ellingson confronts loneliness and longing on new single “Keep A Light”

Connecticut via Philly artist Luke Ellingson has released the first single from his upcoming album, “Keep A Light.” The project is the brainchild of…

By Samantha Sullivan

Luke Ellingson confronts loneliness and longing on new single “Keep A Light”
Recordings Hip Hop group Macc N Cheese the footsteps of their father Gillie Da Kid to make their name in Philly music
Hip Hop group Macc N Cheese the footsteps of their father Gillie Da Kid to make their name in Philly music
“I think Philly, Philly is where MCs are born. My goodness, and the musicality there is unbelievable.” No matter the era, the type or…

Hip Hop group Macc N Cheese the footsteps of their father Gillie Da Kid to make their name in Philly music

“I think Philly, Philly is where MCs are born. My goodness, and the musicality there is unbelievable.” No matter the era, the type or…

By Abdur Rahman

Hip Hop group Macc N Cheese the footsteps of their father Gillie Da Kid to make their name in Philly music
Recordings Joan Armatrading’s “Already There” video channels love into dance
Joan Armatrading’s “Already There” video channels love into dance
Joan Armatrading has shared a video to accompany the single “Already There” from her forthcoming 22nd studio album, Consequences, which comes out this summer.…

Joan Armatrading’s “Already There” video channels love into dance

Joan Armatrading has shared a video to accompany the single “Already There” from her forthcoming 22nd studio album, Consequences, which comes out this summer.…

By Sarah Hojsak

Joan Armatrading’s “Already There” video channels love into dance
Recordings Philly roots supergroup Cosmic Guilt makes their debut with two singles, “Cautious Lovers” and “Sun In Your Eyes”
Philly roots supergroup Cosmic Guilt makes their debut with two singles, “Cautious Lovers” and “Sun In Your Eyes”
Spearheaded by Scantron’s James Everhart, the expansive country / rock supergroup Cosmic Guilt arrives this summer with a melancholic heartbreak tune in the form…

Philly roots supergroup Cosmic Guilt makes their debut with two singles, “Cautious Lovers” and “Sun In Your Eyes”

Spearheaded by Scantron’s James Everhart, the expansive country / rock supergroup Cosmic Guilt arrives this summer with a melancholic heartbreak tune in the form…

By Emily Herbein

Philly roots supergroup Cosmic Guilt makes their debut with two singles, “Cautious Lovers” and “Sun In Your Eyes”
Recordings PRESS PLAY: 9 New Albums out May 21st
PRESS PLAY: 9 New Albums out May 21st
This week’s crop of new releases features introductions, re-inventions and just about everything in between. Longtime XPN favorites Lord Huron continue their descent into…

PRESS PLAY: 9 New Albums out May 21st

This week’s crop of new releases features introductions, re-inventions and just about everything in between. Longtime XPN favorites Lord Huron continue their descent into…

By Eric Schuman

PRESS PLAY: 9 New Albums out May 21st
Recordings Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen collaborate on new single “Like I Used To”
Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen collaborate on new single “Like I Used To”
Dream collaboration alert: Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen have released an anthemic joint single, “Like I Used To.” The two songwriters crossed paths occasionally…

Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen collaborate on new single “Like I Used To”

Dream collaboration alert: Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen have released an anthemic joint single, “Like I Used To.” The two songwriters crossed paths occasionally…

By Sarah Hojsak

Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen collaborate on new single “Like I Used To”
Recordings Japanese Breakfast turns glamour gory in “Savage Good Boy”
Japanese Breakfast turns glamour gory in “Savage Good Boy”
Japanese Breakfast is out for blood in “Savage Good Boy.” Michelle Zauner’s self-directed video for the latest single from her upcoming album, Jubilee, has her starring…

Japanese Breakfast turns glamour gory in “Savage Good Boy”

Japanese Breakfast is out for blood in “Savage Good Boy.” Michelle Zauner’s self-directed video for the latest single from her upcoming album, Jubilee, has her starring…

By Samantha Sullivan

Japanese Breakfast turns glamour gory in “Savage Good Boy”
Recordings Lucy Dacus looks back at a religious upbringing “VBS,” reschedules show with Bright Eyes at SteelStacks
Lucy Dacus looks back at a religious upbringing “VBS,” reschedules show with Bright Eyes at SteelStacks
Lucy Dacus‘ new album Home Video comes out next month, and ahead of the release she’s shared a third single. “VBS” finds Dacus looking…

Lucy Dacus looks back at a religious upbringing “VBS,” reschedules show with Bright Eyes at SteelStacks

Lucy Dacus‘ new album Home Video comes out next month, and ahead of the release she’s shared a third single. “VBS” finds Dacus looking…

By Sarah Hojsak

Lucy Dacus looks back at a religious upbringing “VBS,” reschedules show with Bright Eyes at SteelStacks
Recordings Keys and the Never Before keep on running on new single “Prefontaine”
Keys and the Never Before keep on running on new single “Prefontaine”
Often times, creative projects are about challenging yourself, getting out of your comfort zone, and pushing forward no matter what. Hardwork Movement vocalist Jeremy…

Keys and the Never Before keep on running on new single “Prefontaine”

Often times, creative projects are about challenging yourself, getting out of your comfort zone, and pushing forward no matter what. Hardwork Movement vocalist Jeremy…

By John Vettese

Keys and the Never Before keep on running on new single “Prefontaine”
Artists The imagery of Ben O’Neill’s “After All” video is simple but strong
The imagery of Ben O’Neill’s “After All” video is simple but strong
Grammy-nominated Philly guitarist Ben O’Neill recently released “After All,” which we listed in our Bandcamp Friday picks. Now he’s released a music video to…

The imagery of Ben O’Neill’s “After All” video is simple but strong

Grammy-nominated Philly guitarist Ben O’Neill recently released “After All,” which we listed in our Bandcamp Friday picks. Now he’s released a music video to…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

The imagery of Ben O’Neill’s “After All” video is simple but strong
Recordings Sieve bid a rowdy goodbye with “Prudence” & “Around”
Sieve bid a rowdy goodbye with “Prudence” & “Around”
Philadelphia’s Sieve released two final tracks this month before concluding their project, “Prudence” and “Around.” The self-proclaimed “clowncore” quartet built a lovable new language…

Sieve bid a rowdy goodbye with “Prudence” & “Around”

Philadelphia’s Sieve released two final tracks this month before concluding their project, “Prudence” and “Around.” The self-proclaimed “clowncore” quartet built a lovable new language…

By Thomas Hagen

Sieve bid a rowdy goodbye with “Prudence” & “Around”
Recordings Modest Mouse return with new album, <em>The Golden Casket</em>, release new song “We Are Between”
Modest Mouse return with new album, <em>The Golden Casket</em>, release new song “We Are Between”
Modest Mouse have just announced their first album since 2015. On June 25th, the band will release The Golden Casket. Along with the announcement,…

Modest Mouse return with new album, <em>The Golden Casket</em>, release new song “We Are Between”

Modest Mouse have just announced their first album since 2015. On June 25th, the band will release The Golden Casket. Along with the announcement,…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Modest Mouse return with new album, <em>The Golden Casket</em>, release new song “We Are Between”
Recordings Watch an archive of Rubber’s Root Rot: A Climate Action Livestream Benefit
Watch an archive of Rubber’s Root Rot: A Climate Action Livestream Benefit
Last week, Philly duo Rubber hosted Root Rot, a climate-focused livestream event raising funds for Youth Internship Programs at Southwest Philly park & community…

Watch an archive of Rubber’s Root Rot: A Climate Action Livestream Benefit

Last week, Philly duo Rubber hosted Root Rot, a climate-focused livestream event raising funds for Youth Internship Programs at Southwest Philly park & community…

By Regina Schliep

Watch an archive of Rubber’s Root Rot: A Climate Action Livestream Benefit
Recordings Hurry’s fourth album <em>Fake Ideas</em> comes out next month on Lame-O; watch a Chris Farren-directed video for “It’s Dangerous”
Hurry’s fourth album <em>Fake Ideas</em> comes out next month on Lame-O; watch a Chris Farren-directed video for “It’s Dangerous”
Philly indie pop faves Hurry expanded from a power trio to a four-piece just before the pandemic — they played the final show at…

Hurry’s fourth album <em>Fake Ideas</em> comes out next month on Lame-O; watch a Chris Farren-directed video for “It’s Dangerous”

Philly indie pop faves Hurry expanded from a power trio to a four-piece just before the pandemic — they played the final show at…

By John Vettese

Hurry’s fourth album <em>Fake Ideas</em> comes out next month on Lame-O; watch a Chris Farren-directed video for “It’s Dangerous”
Recordings Savan DePaul’s Ishtar Sr. project will make their album-length debut with <em>Divine Ecdysis</em>; watch a kaleidoscopic video for “Johnson’s Plight”
Savan DePaul’s Ishtar Sr. project will make their album-length debut with <em>Divine Ecdysis</em>; watch a kaleidoscopic video for “Johnson’s Plight”
After introducing listeners to Ishtar Sr. over the past couple years through singles and EPs, Philly artist Savan DePaul will give their alter-ego the…

Savan DePaul’s Ishtar Sr. project will make their album-length debut with <em>Divine Ecdysis</em>; watch a kaleidoscopic video for “Johnson’s Plight”

After introducing listeners to Ishtar Sr. over the past couple years through singles and EPs, Philly artist Savan DePaul will give their alter-ego the…

By John Vettese

Savan DePaul’s Ishtar Sr. project will make their album-length debut with <em>Divine Ecdysis</em>; watch a kaleidoscopic video for “Johnson’s Plight”
Recordings Mattiel channels hopeful springtime energy on new single “Those Words”
Mattiel channels hopeful springtime energy on new single “Those Words”
Mattiel is back with a double single, “Those Words” / “Freedom Feels.” The Atlanta-based duo of vocalist/songwriter Mattiel Brown and guitarist/producer Jonah Swilley was an XPN Artist…

Mattiel channels hopeful springtime energy on new single “Those Words”

Mattiel is back with a double single, “Those Words” / “Freedom Feels.” The Atlanta-based duo of vocalist/songwriter Mattiel Brown and guitarist/producer Jonah Swilley was an XPN Artist…

By Sarah Hojsak

Mattiel channels hopeful springtime energy on new single “Those Words”
Recordings Azure Ray release dreamy, glittering “Bad Dream” from their upcoming album, <em>Remedy</em>
Azure Ray release dreamy, glittering “Bad Dream” from their upcoming album, <em>Remedy</em>
Nearly two decades into their career, Azure Ray are set to release their fifth album, Remedy, this June. Leading up to that they release…

Azure Ray release dreamy, glittering “Bad Dream” from their upcoming album, <em>Remedy</em>

Nearly two decades into their career, Azure Ray are set to release their fifth album, Remedy, this June. Leading up to that they release…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Azure Ray release dreamy, glittering “Bad Dream” from their upcoming album, <em>Remedy</em>
Recordings Lenny and Carl return with an eruption of emotion on latest track and music video “Motel Sick”
Lenny and Carl return with an eruption of emotion on latest track and music video “Motel Sick”
Creative Philly duo Lenny and Carl remain unpredictable with their eclectic variety of tracks, and their latest single “Motel Sick” does not stray away…

Lenny and Carl return with an eruption of emotion on latest track and music video “Motel Sick”

Creative Philly duo Lenny and Carl remain unpredictable with their eclectic variety of tracks, and their latest single “Motel Sick” does not stray away…

By Regina Schliep

Lenny and Carl return with an eruption of emotion on latest track and music video “Motel Sick”
Recordings Dan Wriggins covers 20th century labor activist and folk singer Utah Phillips on <em>Still Is</em> EP
Dan Wriggins covers 20th century labor activist and folk singer Utah Phillips on <em>Still Is</em> EP
Philly songwriter, musician, and poet Dan Wriggins (of Friendship) pays tribute to Utah Phillips in five covers on a new EP, Still Is, that…

Dan Wriggins covers 20th century labor activist and folk singer Utah Phillips on <em>Still Is</em> EP

Philly songwriter, musician, and poet Dan Wriggins (of Friendship) pays tribute to Utah Phillips in five covers on a new EP, Still Is, that…

By Sarah Hojsak

Dan Wriggins covers 20th century labor activist and folk singer Utah Phillips on <em>Still Is</em> EP
Recordings The title track to Mannequin Pussy’s <em>Perfect</em> is a rager that takes you on a journey through self-image
The title track to Mannequin Pussy’s <em>Perfect</em> is a rager that takes you on a journey through self-image
Philly’s Mannequin Pussy can achieve more in eighty-two seconds than many bands do over the course of an entire album. Case in point: the…

The title track to Mannequin Pussy’s <em>Perfect</em> is a rager that takes you on a journey through self-image

Philly’s Mannequin Pussy can achieve more in eighty-two seconds than many bands do over the course of an entire album. Case in point: the…

By John Vettese

The title track to Mannequin Pussy’s <em>Perfect</em> is a rager that takes you on a journey through self-image
Recordings Ther faces the state on beautiful new single “swimming”
Ther faces the state on beautiful new single “swimming”
Last Friday, Ther released “swimming,” one of their boldest, most beautiful and expansive songs to date. Heather Jones – West Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter and engineer…

Ther faces the state on beautiful new single “swimming”

Last Friday, Ther released “swimming,” one of their boldest, most beautiful and expansive songs to date. Heather Jones – West Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter and engineer…

By Thomas Hagen

Ther faces the state on beautiful new single “swimming”
Recordings Lizzy McAlpine’s lyricism shines on <em>When The World Stopped Moving: The Live EP</em>
Lizzy McAlpine’s lyricism shines on <em>When The World Stopped Moving: The Live EP</em>
Lizzy McAlpine has been dropping clues about her sophomore album, but she’s given fans something to hold them over until then. The project, When…

Lizzy McAlpine’s lyricism shines on <em>When The World Stopped Moving: The Live EP</em>

Lizzy McAlpine has been dropping clues about her sophomore album, but she’s given fans something to hold them over until then. The project, When…

By Regina Schliep

Lizzy McAlpine’s lyricism shines on <em>When The World Stopped Moving: The Live EP</em>
Recordings Khan Jamal’s spiritual soul jazz masterpiece <em>Infinity</em> gets reissued
Khan Jamal’s spiritual soul jazz masterpiece <em>Infinity</em> gets reissued
This month saw the reissue of Infinity, a vital window into the work of progressive vibraphonist, bandleader, and Philadelphia luminary Khan Jamal. Recorded in…

Khan Jamal’s spiritual soul jazz masterpiece <em>Infinity</em> gets reissued

This month saw the reissue of Infinity, a vital window into the work of progressive vibraphonist, bandleader, and Philadelphia luminary Khan Jamal. Recorded in…

By Thomas Hagen

Khan Jamal’s spiritual soul jazz masterpiece <em>Infinity</em> gets reissued
Recordings Pandemic supergroup Electric Candlelight debuts with psych-garage single “Another Year Gone By” ahead of live debut at Sunflower Philly
Pandemic supergroup Electric Candlelight debuts with psych-garage single “Another Year Gone By” ahead of live debut at Sunflower Philly
With the end of the pandemic in sight, projects that have spent the past year and a half incubating are coming to light, and…

Pandemic supergroup Electric Candlelight debuts with psych-garage single “Another Year Gone By” ahead of live debut at Sunflower Philly

With the end of the pandemic in sight, projects that have spent the past year and a half incubating are coming to light, and…

By Regina Schliep

Pandemic supergroup Electric Candlelight debuts with psych-garage single “Another Year Gone By” ahead of live debut at Sunflower Philly
Recordings Slingshot Dakota’s latest pop-punk epic breaks free of stagnation and nods to Willy Wonka’s “Pure Imagination”
Slingshot Dakota’s latest pop-punk epic breaks free of stagnation and nods to Willy Wonka’s “Pure Imagination”
On their latest track “Hold On To Why” Slingshot Dakota delivers a six-minute-long headbanger about the need for escape. The epic opens with a…

Slingshot Dakota’s latest pop-punk epic breaks free of stagnation and nods to Willy Wonka’s “Pure Imagination”

On their latest track “Hold On To Why” Slingshot Dakota delivers a six-minute-long headbanger about the need for escape. The epic opens with a…

By Regina Schliep

Slingshot Dakota’s latest pop-punk epic breaks free of stagnation and nods to Willy Wonka’s “Pure Imagination”
Recordings Watch Teenage Halloween showcase their album and debut a new song on Audiotree Live
Watch Teenage Halloween showcase their album and debut a new song on Audiotree Live
Teenage Halloween joined Audiotree in Chicago for a live studio session recently. The Asbury Park six-piece released their self-titled debut album last year on…

Watch Teenage Halloween showcase their album and debut a new song on Audiotree Live

Teenage Halloween joined Audiotree in Chicago for a live studio session recently. The Asbury Park six-piece released their self-titled debut album last year on…

By Sarah Hojsak

Watch Teenage Halloween showcase their album and debut a new song on Audiotree Live
Recordings Philly’s HIRS Collective will release a new, 100+ song anthology on Get Better Records
Philly’s HIRS Collective will release a new, 100+ song anthology on Get Better Records
Philly grindcore outfit The HIRS Collective returns this summer with THE THIRD 100 SONGS, a 105-song release (109 songs for Bandcamp customers) packaging together…

Philly’s HIRS Collective will release a new, 100+ song anthology on Get Better Records

Philly grindcore outfit The HIRS Collective returns this summer with THE THIRD 100 SONGS, a 105-song release (109 songs for Bandcamp customers) packaging together…

By John Vettese

Philly’s HIRS Collective will release a new, 100+ song anthology on Get Better Records
Recordings Arlo Parks performs a serene cover of Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” for La Blogotheque
Arlo Parks performs a serene cover of Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” for La Blogotheque
Arlo Parks recently covered Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” from the iconic Horses LP as part of a series of videos by La Blogothèque that…

Arlo Parks performs a serene cover of Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” for La Blogotheque

Arlo Parks recently covered Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” from the iconic Horses LP as part of a series of videos by La Blogothèque that…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Arlo Parks performs a serene cover of Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” for La Blogotheque
Recordings Mannequin Pussy lends their music to HBO miniseries <em>Mare of Easttown</em>
Mannequin Pussy lends their music to HBO miniseries <em>Mare of Easttown</em>
Mannequin Pussy‘s social media has been abuzz with excitement this week over their music being featured in HBO’s new miniseries, Mare of Easttown. Filmed…

Mannequin Pussy lends their music to HBO miniseries <em>Mare of Easttown</em>

Mannequin Pussy‘s social media has been abuzz with excitement this week over their music being featured in HBO’s new miniseries, Mare of Easttown. Filmed…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Mannequin Pussy lends their music to HBO miniseries <em>Mare of Easttown</em>
Recordings Fried Monk and Beautiful-Fortune shoot for the sun on “Planet B”
Fried Monk and Beautiful-Fortune shoot for the sun on “Planet B”
Electronic musician Fried Monk (Lucas Kozinski) collaborated with indie rock artist Beautiful-Fortune (Jameel Farruk) on a new EP, Here As One, that comes out next month.…

Fried Monk and Beautiful-Fortune shoot for the sun on “Planet B”

Electronic musician Fried Monk (Lucas Kozinski) collaborated with indie rock artist Beautiful-Fortune (Jameel Farruk) on a new EP, Here As One, that comes out next month.…

By Sarah Hojsak

Fried Monk and Beautiful-Fortune shoot for the sun on “Planet B”
Recordings The Black Keys announce Mississippi blues covers album <em>Delta Kream</em>; listen to “Crawling Kingsnake”
The Black Keys announce Mississippi blues covers album <em>Delta Kream</em>; listen to “Crawling Kingsnake”
Akron, Ohio rockers The Black Keys are back this spring with their tenth studio album, Delta Kream. While their last release, 2019’s ‘Let’s Rock!‘,…

The Black Keys announce Mississippi blues covers album <em>Delta Kream</em>; listen to “Crawling Kingsnake”

Akron, Ohio rockers The Black Keys are back this spring with their tenth studio album, Delta Kream. While their last release, 2019’s ‘Let’s Rock!‘,…

By John Vettese

The Black Keys announce Mississippi blues covers album <em>Delta Kream</em>; listen to “Crawling Kingsnake”
Recordings The Witherbees teamed up with Philly jazz legend John Swana on “linger”
The Witherbees teamed up with Philly jazz legend John Swana on “linger”
The Witherbees will return with their second album, Love Letter, this spring. The local group, led by Mike Lorenz and Jacqui Armbruster, formed in 2018 and…

The Witherbees teamed up with Philly jazz legend John Swana on “linger”

The Witherbees will return with their second album, Love Letter, this spring. The local group, led by Mike Lorenz and Jacqui Armbruster, formed in 2018 and…

By Sarah Hojsak

The Witherbees teamed up with Philly jazz legend John Swana on “linger”
Recordings Ivy Sole links up with Ethan Tomas for an infectious new song, “KEEP ME WAITING”
Ivy Sole links up with Ethan Tomas for an infectious new song, “KEEP ME WAITING”
Ethan Tomas‘ new song “KEEP ME WAITING” features Ivy Sole performing some incredible vocals. The two artists met while studying at the University of…

Ivy Sole links up with Ethan Tomas for an infectious new song, “KEEP ME WAITING”

Ethan Tomas‘ new song “KEEP ME WAITING” features Ivy Sole performing some incredible vocals. The two artists met while studying at the University of…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Ivy Sole links up with Ethan Tomas for an infectious new song, “KEEP ME WAITING”
Recordings Listen to José González’s “Visions,” the first single from his new album <em>Local Valley</em>
Listen to José González’s “Visions,” the first single from his new album <em>Local Valley</em>
Singer-songwriter José González returns late this summer with his first album in five years. Local Valley is out September 17th via Mute Records, and…

Listen to José González’s “Visions,” the first single from his new album <em>Local Valley</em>

Singer-songwriter José González returns late this summer with his first album in five years. Local Valley is out September 17th via Mute Records, and…

By John Vettese

Listen to José González’s “Visions,” the first single from his new album <em>Local Valley</em>
Recordings Philly’s Body Meat gives a glimpse into the electronic world of <em>Year of The Orc EP</em> on Fader’s “Patch Notes”
Philly’s Body Meat gives a glimpse into the electronic world of <em>Year of The Orc EP</em> on Fader’s “Patch Notes”
Following his recent project Year of The Orc EP Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist Christopher Taylor, who performs under the name Body Meat, brought his unique sound…

Philly’s Body Meat gives a glimpse into the electronic world of <em>Year of The Orc EP</em> on Fader’s “Patch Notes”

Following his recent project Year of The Orc EP Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist Christopher Taylor, who performs under the name Body Meat, brought his unique sound…

By Regina Schliep

Philly’s Body Meat gives a glimpse into the electronic world of <em>Year of The Orc EP</em> on Fader’s “Patch Notes”
Recordings Japanese Breakfast yearns for connection on new single and video, “Posing In Bondage”
Japanese Breakfast yearns for connection on new single and video, “Posing In Bondage”
In an otherworldly music video for their latest single, Japanese Breakfast explores loneliness and connection in the dim lights of an empty supermarket. The…

Japanese Breakfast yearns for connection on new single and video, “Posing In Bondage”

In an otherworldly music video for their latest single, Japanese Breakfast explores loneliness and connection in the dim lights of an empty supermarket. The…

By John Vettese

Japanese Breakfast yearns for connection on new single and video, “Posing In Bondage”
Recordings Hit Like A Girl, Kayleigh Goldsworthy, Long Neck tapped for next round of Left Of The Dial livestreams
Hit Like A Girl, Kayleigh Goldsworthy, Long Neck tapped for next round of Left Of The Dial livestreams
Earlier this winter, the folks at the Philly regional music podcast Left of the Dial launched a new livestream series with a terrific live…

Hit Like A Girl, Kayleigh Goldsworthy, Long Neck tapped for next round of Left Of The Dial livestreams

Earlier this winter, the folks at the Philly regional music podcast Left of the Dial launched a new livestream series with a terrific live…

By John Vettese

Hit Like A Girl, Kayleigh Goldsworthy, Long Neck tapped for next round of Left Of The Dial livestreams
Recordings NJ’s Annie Blackman communes with the spirit world in “Why We Met” video
NJ’s Annie Blackman communes with the spirit world in “Why We Met” video
NJ-based singer-songwriter Annie Blackman is celebrating her new home on revered indie label Father/Daughter Records with a new single and music video.  “Why We…

NJ’s Annie Blackman communes with the spirit world in “Why We Met” video

NJ-based singer-songwriter Annie Blackman is celebrating her new home on revered indie label Father/Daughter Records with a new single and music video.  “Why We…

By Regina Schliep

NJ’s Annie Blackman communes with the spirit world in “Why We Met” video
Recordings Philly’s AnnonXL explores self-identity and personal freedom on his latest full-length <em>STUPID CUPID</em>
Philly’s AnnonXL explores self-identity and personal freedom on his latest full-length <em>STUPID CUPID</em>
AnnonXL has dipped his toes into a variety of genres and sounds, but with his latest album STUPID CUPID, it seems as though he’s…

Philly’s AnnonXL explores self-identity and personal freedom on his latest full-length <em>STUPID CUPID</em>

AnnonXL has dipped his toes into a variety of genres and sounds, but with his latest album STUPID CUPID, it seems as though he’s…

By Regina Schliep

Philly’s AnnonXL explores self-identity and personal freedom on his latest full-length <em>STUPID CUPID</em>
Recordings Michael Cormier returns with intricate, intimate solo album <em>More Light!!</em>
Michael Cormier returns with intricate, intimate solo album <em>More Light!!</em>
Michael Cormier will return with his second solo record, More Light!!, this summer. The Philly-based multi-instrumentalist writes intricate folk songs — when he’s not…

Michael Cormier returns with intricate, intimate solo album <em>More Light!!</em>

Michael Cormier will return with his second solo record, More Light!!, this summer. The Philly-based multi-instrumentalist writes intricate folk songs — when he’s not…

By Sarah Hojsak

Michael Cormier returns with intricate, intimate solo album <em>More Light!!</em>
Recordings Local songwriters Emily Drinker, Jeanette Lynne, and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh cover boygenius
Local songwriters Emily Drinker, Jeanette Lynne, and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh cover boygenius
Singer-songwriters Emily Drinker, Jeanette Lynne (of the band Best Bear), and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh teamed up to cover boygenius‘ “Ketchum ID.” The three local…

Local songwriters Emily Drinker, Jeanette Lynne, and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh cover boygenius

Singer-songwriters Emily Drinker, Jeanette Lynne (of the band Best Bear), and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh teamed up to cover boygenius‘ “Ketchum ID.” The three local…

By Sarah Hojsak

Local songwriters Emily Drinker, Jeanette Lynne, and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh cover boygenius
Recordings Flashback to the time Sleater-Kinney played two Philly gigs in one day
Flashback to the time Sleater-Kinney played two Philly gigs in one day
“It was a really fun time,” Sleater-Kinney‘s Corin Tucker reminisced of the band’s early touring days in this 2010 interview with Verbicide Magazine‘s Casey…

Flashback to the time Sleater-Kinney played two Philly gigs in one day

“It was a really fun time,” Sleater-Kinney‘s Corin Tucker reminisced of the band’s early touring days in this 2010 interview with Verbicide Magazine‘s Casey…

By John Vettese

Flashback to the time Sleater-Kinney played two Philly gigs in one day
Recordings Bungler’s <em>GHOST</em> reflects on navigating manic depression in the midst of the pandemic
Bungler’s <em>GHOST</em> reflects on navigating manic depression in the midst of the pandemic
Bungler, the project of multi-instrumentalist local artist Paul Hewes, has put out an eclectic assortment of music over the last decade. Hewes’ newest album,…

Bungler’s <em>GHOST</em> reflects on navigating manic depression in the midst of the pandemic

Bungler, the project of multi-instrumentalist local artist Paul Hewes, has put out an eclectic assortment of music over the last decade. Hewes’ newest album,…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Bungler’s <em>GHOST</em> reflects on navigating manic depression in the midst of the pandemic
Recordings The Weather Station balances levity and depth in a virtual Free at Noon performance from Toronto
The Weather Station balances levity and depth in a virtual Free at Noon performance from Toronto
Tamara Lindeman knows how to win over a Philly crowd. After kicking off The Weather Station‘s Free at Noon concert with a breathtaking performance…

The Weather Station balances levity and depth in a virtual Free at Noon performance from Toronto

Tamara Lindeman knows how to win over a Philly crowd. After kicking off The Weather Station‘s Free at Noon concert with a breathtaking performance…

By John Vettese

The Weather Station balances levity and depth in a virtual Free at Noon performance from Toronto
Recordings Roger Harvey covers of John Prine’s classic protest song “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore”
Roger Harvey covers of John Prine’s classic protest song “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore”
Back in January singer-songwriter Roger Harvey wrote and released “What a Weird Hill To Die On” to express the complexity of the United State’s…

Roger Harvey covers of John Prine’s classic protest song “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore”

Back in January singer-songwriter Roger Harvey wrote and released “What a Weird Hill To Die On” to express the complexity of the United State’s…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Roger Harvey covers of John Prine’s classic protest song “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore”
Recordings Listen to Waxahatchee cover Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia” and more on deluxe edition of <em>Saint Cloud</em>
Listen to Waxahatchee cover Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia” and more on deluxe edition of <em>Saint Cloud</em>
Last year Katie Crutchfield released the fifth album from her long-running project Waxahatchee, Saint Cloud, to critical acclaim and an overall positive reception. She…

Listen to Waxahatchee cover Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia” and more on deluxe edition of <em>Saint Cloud</em>

Last year Katie Crutchfield released the fifth album from her long-running project Waxahatchee, Saint Cloud, to critical acclaim and an overall positive reception. She…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Listen to Waxahatchee cover Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia” and more on deluxe edition of <em>Saint Cloud</em>
Recordings Philly Lo-fi project Swim Camp signs to Know Hope Records, releases contemplative single “Stupid Thing”
Philly Lo-fi project Swim Camp signs to Know Hope Records, releases contemplative single “Stupid Thing”
Philly’s Swim Camp is digging into the past with their first release for a new label, Know Hope Records. Ahead of the two-song 7″ single…

Philly Lo-fi project Swim Camp signs to Know Hope Records, releases contemplative single “Stupid Thing”

Philly’s Swim Camp is digging into the past with their first release for a new label, Know Hope Records. Ahead of the two-song 7″ single…

By Regina Schliep

Philly Lo-fi project Swim Camp signs to Know Hope Records, releases contemplative single “Stupid Thing”
Recordings Brandi Carlile kicks off book release with <em>Broken Horses</em> Virtual Book Tour
Brandi Carlile kicks off book release with <em>Broken Horses</em> Virtual Book Tour
Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile’s long-anticipated memoir Broken Horses release is just around the corner, and to celebrate she is kicking off the release with a…

Brandi Carlile kicks off book release with <em>Broken Horses</em> Virtual Book Tour

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile’s long-anticipated memoir Broken Horses release is just around the corner, and to celebrate she is kicking off the release with a…

By Regina Schliep

Brandi Carlile kicks off book release with <em>Broken Horses</em> Virtual Book Tour
Recordings Philly producer and vibes player Manny Campbell gets a spotlight in new Brewerytown Records comp
Philly producer and vibes player Manny Campbell gets a spotlight in new Brewerytown Records comp
Brewerytown Records just released a compilation of songs produced by Manny Campbell in the late 60s and early 70s. Campbell, a vibraphone player and Chester…

Philly producer and vibes player Manny Campbell gets a spotlight in new Brewerytown Records comp

Brewerytown Records just released a compilation of songs produced by Manny Campbell in the late 60s and early 70s. Campbell, a vibraphone player and Chester…

By Sarah Hojsak

Philly producer and vibes player Manny Campbell gets a spotlight in new Brewerytown Records comp
Recordings Watch Orion Sun and Omar’s Hat play a breathtaking livestream for the one-year anniversary of <em>Hold Space For Me</em>
Watch Orion Sun and Omar’s Hat play a breathtaking livestream for the one-year anniversary of <em>Hold Space For Me</em>
Orion Sun‘s stellar 2020 album Hold Space For Me marks its one-year anniversary this weekend, and though its release right at the top of…

Watch Orion Sun and Omar’s Hat play a breathtaking livestream for the one-year anniversary of <em>Hold Space For Me</em>

Orion Sun‘s stellar 2020 album Hold Space For Me marks its one-year anniversary this weekend, and though its release right at the top of…

By John Vettese

Watch Orion Sun and Omar’s Hat play a breathtaking livestream for the one-year anniversary of <em>Hold Space For Me</em>
Recordings Check out Champagne Atlantis’ explosive new single, “I Wanna Be Your Hair”
Check out Champagne Atlantis’ explosive new single, “I Wanna Be Your Hair”
Since 2020, Champagne Atlantis has served the indie-pop project of Jesse Barki, best known for his work with Central PA rock four-piece The Mellowells.…

Check out Champagne Atlantis’ explosive new single, “I Wanna Be Your Hair”

Since 2020, Champagne Atlantis has served the indie-pop project of Jesse Barki, best known for his work with Central PA rock four-piece The Mellowells.…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Check out Champagne Atlantis’ explosive new single, “I Wanna Be Your Hair”
Recordings Strawberry Runners release a spur-of-the-moment compilation of delightful demos
Strawberry Runners release a spur-of-the-moment compilation of delightful demos
If you wanted to over-analyze the title of Strawberry Runners‘ newest release, there’s no need. The title is pretty straightforward-it was put out on…

Strawberry Runners release a spur-of-the-moment compilation of delightful demos

If you wanted to over-analyze the title of Strawberry Runners‘ newest release, there’s no need. The title is pretty straightforward-it was put out on…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Strawberry Runners release a spur-of-the-moment compilation of delightful demos
Recordings Great Time experiments without limits on their new <em>Sounds Like ____ Vol. 1</em> EP
Great Time experiments without limits on their new <em>Sounds Like ____ Vol. 1</em> EP
“You need to find your sound.” That’s a comment Philly’s Great Time heard often after releasing their debut record, Great Album, a few years…

Great Time experiments without limits on their new <em>Sounds Like ____ Vol. 1</em> EP

“You need to find your sound.” That’s a comment Philly’s Great Time heard often after releasing their debut record, Great Album, a few years…

By Sarah Hojsak

Great Time experiments without limits on their new <em>Sounds Like ____ Vol. 1</em> EP
Recordings Hiss Golden Messenger reflects on hope in a spirited, soulful Free at Noon from Durham, NC
Hiss Golden Messenger reflects on hope in a spirited, soulful Free at Noon from Durham, NC
Singer-songwriter MC Taylor and his long-running musical project Hiss Golden Messenger have dabbled in many sounds and styles over the years: psychedelia to country…

Hiss Golden Messenger reflects on hope in a spirited, soulful Free at Noon from Durham, NC

Singer-songwriter MC Taylor and his long-running musical project Hiss Golden Messenger have dabbled in many sounds and styles over the years: psychedelia to country…

By John Vettese

Hiss Golden Messenger reflects on hope in a spirited, soulful Free at Noon from Durham, NC
Recordings Rockers Galore celebrate spring with new music video for their single “Celebration Life”
Rockers Galore celebrate spring with new music video for their single “Celebration Life”
Philly’s Rockers Galore is welcoming spring with their new music video for their previously released single “Celebration Life.” Alongside the optimistic lyrics of the…

Rockers Galore celebrate spring with new music video for their single “Celebration Life”

Philly’s Rockers Galore is welcoming spring with their new music video for their previously released single “Celebration Life.” Alongside the optimistic lyrics of the…

By Regina Schliep

Rockers Galore celebrate spring with new music video for their single “Celebration Life”
Recordings From self-improvement to resistance, The Bul Bey and Corey Bernhard’s pandemic collab <em>SWTS</em> tackles big themes to a beautiful score
From self-improvement to resistance, The Bul Bey and Corey Bernhard’s pandemic collab <em>SWTS</em> tackles big themes to a beautiful score
If you take a glancing look at rapper Amir Richardson (aka The Bul Bey) and musician/producer Corey Bernhard’s Instagram pages, you get glimpses of…

From self-improvement to resistance, The Bul Bey and Corey Bernhard’s pandemic collab <em>SWTS</em> tackles big themes to a beautiful score

If you take a glancing look at rapper Amir Richardson (aka The Bul Bey) and musician/producer Corey Bernhard’s Instagram pages, you get glimpses of…

By John Morrison

From self-improvement to resistance, The Bul Bey and Corey Bernhard’s pandemic collab <em>SWTS</em> tackles big themes to a beautiful score
Recordings Fellowship and togetherness shine on <em>Trans Musicians & Allies for Change</em>, a stellar new benefit comp featuring Highnoon, 2nd Grade, Harmony Woods, Buddie and more
Fellowship and togetherness shine on <em>Trans Musicians & Allies for Change</em>, a stellar new benefit comp featuring Highnoon, 2nd Grade, Harmony Woods, Buddie and more
On March 5th, Z Tapes released Trans Musicians & Allies for Change, a benefit for Trans Lifeline compiled by Philadelphia’s Portia Maidment. The tape…

Fellowship and togetherness shine on <em>Trans Musicians & Allies for Change</em>, a stellar new benefit comp featuring Highnoon, 2nd Grade, Harmony Woods, Buddie and more

On March 5th, Z Tapes released Trans Musicians & Allies for Change, a benefit for Trans Lifeline compiled by Philadelphia’s Portia Maidment. The tape…

By Thomas Hagen

Fellowship and togetherness shine on <em>Trans Musicians & Allies for Change</em>, a stellar new benefit comp featuring Highnoon, 2nd Grade, Harmony Woods, Buddie and more
Recordings Collaborative benefit project <em>Sunday, Someday</em> teams up with Harrisburg’s Little Amps Coffee
Collaborative benefit project <em>Sunday, Someday</em> teams up with Harrisburg’s Little Amps Coffee
Sunday, Someday is a community-centered compilation album from Get Better Records featuring a handful of artists from the DIY community — notably Koji, Nervus,…

Collaborative benefit project <em>Sunday, Someday</em> teams up with Harrisburg’s Little Amps Coffee

Sunday, Someday is a community-centered compilation album from Get Better Records featuring a handful of artists from the DIY community — notably Koji, Nervus,…

By Regina Schliep

Collaborative benefit project <em>Sunday, Someday</em> teams up with Harrisburg’s Little Amps Coffee
Recordings Olivia Rubini shines from start to finish on debut LP <em>Silhouettes</em>
Olivia Rubini shines from start to finish on debut LP <em>Silhouettes</em>
While a handful of emotions and recollections of hardships compose the sound of Silhouettes, Olivia Rubini is still triumphant. The Deleware native’s debut LP,…

Olivia Rubini shines from start to finish on debut LP <em>Silhouettes</em>

While a handful of emotions and recollections of hardships compose the sound of Silhouettes, Olivia Rubini is still triumphant. The Deleware native’s debut LP,…

By Regina Schliep

Olivia Rubini shines from start to finish on debut LP <em>Silhouettes</em>
Recordings Comfort, Liberation, and Reflection: How Harmony Woods’ Sofia Verbilla found strength in solitude on <em>Graceful Rage</em>
Comfort, Liberation, and Reflection: How Harmony Woods’ Sofia Verbilla found strength in solitude on <em>Graceful Rage</em>
It feels a little less lonely talking to Harmony Woods frontperson Sofia Verbilla. It could be due to hearing the motivations for her new…

Comfort, Liberation, and Reflection: How Harmony Woods’ Sofia Verbilla found strength in solitude on <em>Graceful Rage</em>

It feels a little less lonely talking to Harmony Woods frontperson Sofia Verbilla. It could be due to hearing the motivations for her new…

By Regina Schliep

Comfort, Liberation, and Reflection: How Harmony Woods’ Sofia Verbilla found strength in solitude on <em>Graceful Rage</em>
Recordings Check out over a decade of concert content on Courtney Barnett’s new digital archive
Check out over a decade of concert content on Courtney Barnett’s new digital archive
While it’s not uncommon for artists to release vintage concert footage right now, singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett has taken it a step further than most.…

Check out over a decade of concert content on Courtney Barnett’s new digital archive

While it’s not uncommon for artists to release vintage concert footage right now, singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett has taken it a step further than most.…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Check out over a decade of concert content on Courtney Barnett’s new digital archive
Recordings Ibeyi release ethereal new song for the soundtrack of <em>HOW TO STOP A RECURRING DREAM</em>
Ibeyi release ethereal new song for the soundtrack of <em>HOW TO STOP A RECURRING DREAM</em>
The French-Cuban duo Ibeyi — made up of twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz — recently released a new song, “Recurring Dream.” Leaning more…

Ibeyi release ethereal new song for the soundtrack of <em>HOW TO STOP A RECURRING DREAM</em>

The French-Cuban duo Ibeyi — made up of twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz — recently released a new song, “Recurring Dream.” Leaning more…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Ibeyi release ethereal new song for the soundtrack of <em>HOW TO STOP A RECURRING DREAM</em>
Recordings Jenny Lewis and Serengeti are back with another collaboration, “Idiot”
Jenny Lewis and Serengeti are back with another collaboration, “Idiot”
Jenny Lewis has shared “Idiot,” another song from her ongoing collaboration with rapper Serengeti (Dave Cohn). After striking up a friendship, Lewis and Cohn…

Jenny Lewis and Serengeti are back with another collaboration, “Idiot”

Jenny Lewis has shared “Idiot,” another song from her ongoing collaboration with rapper Serengeti (Dave Cohn). After striking up a friendship, Lewis and Cohn…

By Sarah Hojsak

Jenny Lewis and Serengeti are back with another collaboration, “Idiot”
Recordings emospacebird. returns to upandovr’s Musicale series to transform “cloudy headed love song”
emospacebird. returns to upandovr’s Musicale series to transform “cloudy headed love song”
Erin Dillard, also known as emospacebird., joined upandovr for another episode of their Musicale series. A few months ago, Dillard performed “I guess that’s…

emospacebird. returns to upandovr’s Musicale series to transform “cloudy headed love song”

Erin Dillard, also known as emospacebird., joined upandovr for another episode of their Musicale series. A few months ago, Dillard performed “I guess that’s…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

emospacebird. returns to upandovr’s Musicale series to transform “cloudy headed love song”
Recordings West Philly’s Margie Politzer on her art punk band Vitamin and their long-lost recordings getting a new life on Don Giovanni
West Philly’s Margie Politzer on her art punk band Vitamin and their long-lost recordings getting a new life on Don Giovanni
Boston, 1979. Punk was in its infancy both as a musical style and a counter-culture movement, having just started a few years prior. Bands…

West Philly’s Margie Politzer on her art punk band Vitamin and their long-lost recordings getting a new life on Don Giovanni

Boston, 1979. Punk was in its infancy both as a musical style and a counter-culture movement, having just started a few years prior. Bands…

By Yoni Kroll

West Philly’s Margie Politzer on her art punk band Vitamin and their long-lost recordings getting a new life on Don Giovanni
Recordings Celebrate Philadelphia International Records’ 50th anniversary with a new box set collecting the label’s earliest albums, from Billy Paul to The O’Jays
Celebrate Philadelphia International Records’ 50th anniversary with a new box set collecting the label’s earliest albums, from Billy Paul to The O’Jays
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records, and an anniversary box set will be released this spring to celebrate the influential label. Founded…

Celebrate Philadelphia International Records’ 50th anniversary with a new box set collecting the label’s earliest albums, from Billy Paul to The O’Jays

2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records, and an anniversary box set will be released this spring to celebrate the influential label. Founded…

By Sarah Hojsak

Celebrate Philadelphia International Records’ 50th anniversary with a new box set collecting the label’s earliest albums, from Billy Paul to The O’Jays
Recordings Rosali announces introspective new album <em>No Medium</em>, out in May on SPINSTER
Rosali announces introspective new album <em>No Medium</em>, out in May on SPINSTER
Rosali will return with her third full-length album, No Medium, this spring. The emotional record finds the Philly-rooted singer-songwriter exploring a range of heavy…

Rosali announces introspective new album <em>No Medium</em>, out in May on SPINSTER

Rosali will return with her third full-length album, No Medium, this spring. The emotional record finds the Philly-rooted singer-songwriter exploring a range of heavy…

By Sarah Hojsak

Rosali announces introspective new album <em>No Medium</em>, out in May on SPINSTER
Recordings Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard releases studio cover of Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher”
Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard releases studio cover of Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher”
In honor of Women’s History Month, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard released a cover of Jackie Wilson’s “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher”…

Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard releases studio cover of Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher”

In honor of Women’s History Month, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard released a cover of Jackie Wilson’s “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher”…

By Regina Schliep

Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard releases studio cover of Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher”
Recordings Old City’s flipbook animated video for “Sixers” is for everybody who didn’t fit in their scene
Old City’s flipbook animated video for “Sixers” is for everybody who didn’t fit in their scene
Philly beatmaker Old City equally channels the energy of rap and punk rock, constructing sick hip-hop beats out of samples from classic hardcore records.…

Old City’s flipbook animated video for “Sixers” is for everybody who didn’t fit in their scene

Philly beatmaker Old City equally channels the energy of rap and punk rock, constructing sick hip-hop beats out of samples from classic hardcore records.…

By John Vettese

Old City’s flipbook animated video for “Sixers” is for everybody who didn’t fit in their scene
Recordings
Daniel De Jesús’ <em>Kyrie</em> explores identity through compelling string arrangements
On their latest project, Philly cellist and singer-songwriter Daniel De Jesús dissects authenticity and embraces themself in a gripping, holistic manner.

Daniel De Jesús’ <em>Kyrie</em> explores identity through compelling string arrangements

On their latest project, Philly cellist and singer-songwriter Daniel De Jesús dissects authenticity and embraces themself in a gripping, holistic manner.

By Regina Schliep

Daniel De Jesús’ <em>Kyrie</em> explores identity through compelling string arrangements
Recordings King Azaz returns with new album <em>Forever Green</em> next month; listen to opening track “In June”
King Azaz returns with new album <em>Forever Green</em> next month; listen to opening track “In June”
After making a formidable impact in 2016 with their Spiritus Mundi project, the Philly / Ithaca punk two-piece King Azaz took a bit of…

King Azaz returns with new album <em>Forever Green</em> next month; listen to opening track “In June”

After making a formidable impact in 2016 with their Spiritus Mundi project, the Philly / Ithaca punk two-piece King Azaz took a bit of…

By John Vettese

King Azaz returns with new album <em>Forever Green</em> next month; listen to opening track “In June”
Recordings
Mochi Robinson explores the world of memory in <em>Nostalgia I</em>
Philly multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Mochi Robinson describes his vibe as “somewhere between a stank-face and a serenade,” and that couldn’t be more evident…

Mochi Robinson explores the world of memory in <em>Nostalgia I</em>

Philly multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Mochi Robinson describes his vibe as “somewhere between a stank-face and a serenade,” and that couldn’t be more evident…

By John Vettese

Mochi Robinson explores the world of memory in <em>Nostalgia I</em>
Recordings
Listen to Big Nothing strip down Paul Westerberg’s “Things” for their new <em>covers, etc.</em> EP
Philly indie rock four-piece Big Nothing is back with a new release for Bandcamp Friday, a set called covers, etc. that delivers what it…

Listen to Big Nothing strip down Paul Westerberg’s “Things” for their new <em>covers, etc.</em> EP

Philly indie rock four-piece Big Nothing is back with a new release for Bandcamp Friday, a set called covers, etc. that delivers what it…

By John Vettese

Listen to Big Nothing strip down Paul Westerberg’s “Things” for their new <em>covers, etc.</em> EP
Recordings Todd Rundgren and Eric Slick talk about politics, Philly, and Rundgren’s virtual tour on <em>Talkhouse Podcast</em>
Todd Rundgren and Eric Slick talk about politics, Philly, and Rundgren’s virtual tour on <em>Talkhouse Podcast</em>
This week Todd Rundgren and Eric Slick sat down to chat on the Talkhouse Podcast. Despite the generational difference between the two artists, they…

Todd Rundgren and Eric Slick talk about politics, Philly, and Rundgren’s virtual tour on <em>Talkhouse Podcast</em>

This week Todd Rundgren and Eric Slick sat down to chat on the Talkhouse Podcast. Despite the generational difference between the two artists, they…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Todd Rundgren and Eric Slick talk about politics, Philly, and Rundgren’s virtual tour on <em>Talkhouse Podcast</em>
Recordings Watch Kurt Vile play at AKA Music in March of 2011 with The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on guitar
Watch Kurt Vile play at AKA Music in March of 2011 with The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on guitar
“You guys are our people, Philly,” Kurt Vile tells the crowd at AKA Music. “As if you didn’t know.” The scene is the exposed…

Watch Kurt Vile play at AKA Music in March of 2011 with The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on guitar

“You guys are our people, Philly,” Kurt Vile tells the crowd at AKA Music. “As if you didn’t know.” The scene is the exposed…

By John Vettese

Watch Kurt Vile play at AKA Music in March of 2011 with The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on guitar
Recordings Brooklyn’s Pom Pom Squad channels <em>The Virgin Suicides</em> on thrashing new single “Lux”
Brooklyn’s Pom Pom Squad channels <em>The Virgin Suicides</em> on thrashing new single “Lux”
Brooklyn four-piece Pom Pom Squad is back with a bang on “Lux,” their first release of 2021. Paired with a music video directed by…

Brooklyn’s Pom Pom Squad channels <em>The Virgin Suicides</em> on thrashing new single “Lux”

Brooklyn four-piece Pom Pom Squad is back with a bang on “Lux,” their first release of 2021. Paired with a music video directed by…

By Regina Schliep

Brooklyn’s Pom Pom Squad channels <em>The Virgin Suicides</em> on thrashing new single “Lux”
Recordings Listen to St. Vincent’s funky new single “Pay Your Way In Pain,” get excited for hew new album <em>Daddy’s Home</em>
Listen to St. Vincent’s funky new single “Pay Your Way In Pain,” get excited for hew new album <em>Daddy’s Home</em>
After teasing the release last week, St. Vincent announced today that her sixth record, Daddy’ Home, will be released May 14th on Loma Vista…

Listen to St. Vincent’s funky new single “Pay Your Way In Pain,” get excited for hew new album <em>Daddy’s Home</em>

After teasing the release last week, St. Vincent announced today that her sixth record, Daddy’ Home, will be released May 14th on Loma Vista…

By John Vettese

Listen to St. Vincent’s funky new single “Pay Your Way In Pain,” get excited for hew new album <em>Daddy’s Home</em>
Recordings Chill Moody wraps Black History Month with powerful live performance from Belmont Mansion
Chill Moody wraps Black History Month with powerful live performance from Belmont Mansion
Chill Moody’s latest release is a powerful collection of tracks performed for The Mann Center’s “Voices of Hope,” a celebration of Black History Month…

Chill Moody wraps Black History Month with powerful live performance from Belmont Mansion

Chill Moody’s latest release is a powerful collection of tracks performed for The Mann Center’s “Voices of Hope,” a celebration of Black History Month…

By Regina Schliep

Chill Moody wraps Black History Month with powerful live performance from Belmont Mansion
Recordings Japanese Breakfast’s new song “Be Sweet” has a Mulder-and-Scully themed video co-starring Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice; new album <em>Jubilee</em> out in June
Japanese Breakfast’s new song “Be Sweet” has a Mulder-and-Scully themed video co-starring Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice; new album <em>Jubilee</em> out in June
Japanese Breakfast announced this morning that their latest album, Jubilee, comes out this June on Dead Oceans Records — and the lead single might…

Japanese Breakfast’s new song “Be Sweet” has a Mulder-and-Scully themed video co-starring Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice; new album <em>Jubilee</em> out in June

Japanese Breakfast announced this morning that their latest album, Jubilee, comes out this June on Dead Oceans Records — and the lead single might…

By John Vettese

Japanese Breakfast’s new song “Be Sweet” has a Mulder-and-Scully themed video co-starring Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice; new album <em>Jubilee</em> out in June
Recordings Graduation Speech reflects on sharing life in close quarters on “Small Apartment”
Graduation Speech reflects on sharing life in close quarters on “Small Apartment”
Graduation Speech is the contemplative post-emo project of Collingswood, New Jersey’s Kevin Day, and though their song “Small Apartment” dates back to the 2019…

Graduation Speech reflects on sharing life in close quarters on “Small Apartment”

Graduation Speech is the contemplative post-emo project of Collingswood, New Jersey’s Kevin Day, and though their song “Small Apartment” dates back to the 2019…

By John Vettese

Graduation Speech reflects on sharing life in close quarters on “Small Apartment”
Recordings Arthur Thomas and the Funkitorium’s <em>Welcome To Funktar</em> is a dazzling journey of interstellar grooves
Arthur Thomas and the Funkitorium’s <em>Welcome To Funktar</em> is a dazzling journey of interstellar grooves
We’ve been happily along for the ride with Philly sonic explorers Arthur Thomas and the Funkitorium ever since catching one of their first live…

Arthur Thomas and the Funkitorium’s <em>Welcome To Funktar</em> is a dazzling journey of interstellar grooves

We’ve been happily along for the ride with Philly sonic explorers Arthur Thomas and the Funkitorium ever since catching one of their first live…

By John Vettese

Arthur Thomas and the Funkitorium’s <em>Welcome To Funktar</em> is a dazzling journey of interstellar grooves
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