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That time the <em>N.M.E.</em> came to Philly in ’87 to document Rap’s New Wave
Today, the story of the birth of hip-hop culture is well established and widely known. The tale of how DJ Kool Herc and his…
Today, the story of the birth of hip-hop culture is well established and widely known. The tale of how DJ Kool Herc and his…
That time the <em>N.M.E.</em> came to Philly in ’87 to document Rap’s New Wave
Today, the story of the birth of hip-hop culture is well established and widely known. The tale of how DJ Kool Herc and his…
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Music+Art: Kingsley Ibeneche on Meg Saligman’s Philadelphia Muses
Philadelphia is a music-rich city and a trove of visual art, from graffiti pier to the Clothespin to our massive collection of Impressionists in…
Philadelphia is a music-rich city and a trove of visual art, from graffiti pier to the Clothespin to our massive collection of Impressionists in…
Music+Art: Kingsley Ibeneche on Meg Saligman’s Philadelphia Muses
Philadelphia is a music-rich city and a trove of visual art, from graffiti pier to the Clothespin to our massive collection of Impressionists in…
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The Skeleton Key: Remembering Milford Graves, then closing out February with a Funk Cancer benefit, Two Piece Fest, programming from Black Quantum Futurism and the Folksong Society, and lots of new music
Before we get to the rest of this column I just want to share a bit of late-breaking news: the permit PhilaMOCA applied for…
Before we get to the rest of this column I just want to share a bit of late-breaking news: the permit PhilaMOCA applied for…
The Skeleton Key: Remembering Milford Graves, then closing out February with a Funk Cancer benefit, Two Piece Fest, programming from Black Quantum Futurism and the Folksong Society, and lots of new music
Before we get to the rest of this column I just want to share a bit of late-breaking news: the permit PhilaMOCA applied for…
Recordings
Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield makes the rounds, performing on <em>Jimmy Kimmel Live</em> and with Kevin Morby on <em>CBS This Morning</em>
Last week Katie Crutchfield, the singer/songwriter behind Waxahatchee, went on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she performed her song “Lilacs.” Her unique indie-folk sound is…
Last week Katie Crutchfield, the singer/songwriter behind Waxahatchee, went on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she performed her song “Lilacs.” Her unique indie-folk sound is…
Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield makes the rounds, performing on <em>Jimmy Kimmel Live</em> and with Kevin Morby on <em>CBS This Morning</em>
Last week Katie Crutchfield, the singer/songwriter behind Waxahatchee, went on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she performed her song “Lilacs.” Her unique indie-folk sound is…
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The Philly Punk Archivist: Meet Mike Eidle of Freedom Has No Bounds
On the 11th of November, 1987 Mike Eidle was at St. Mary’s Church on Penn’s campus to watch Ruin, his favorite hardcore punk band.…
On the 11th of November, 1987 Mike Eidle was at St. Mary’s Church on Penn’s campus to watch Ruin, his favorite hardcore punk band.…
The Philly Punk Archivist: Meet Mike Eidle of Freedom Has No Bounds
On the 11th of November, 1987 Mike Eidle was at St. Mary’s Church on Penn’s campus to watch Ruin, his favorite hardcore punk band.…
Artists
Orion Sun reflects on personal growth and change in new Dr. Marten’s Filmmaker episode
Sometimes an artist is best examined without any regard to their life outside of music. This is not the case with Orion Sun. In…
Sometimes an artist is best examined without any regard to their life outside of music. This is not the case with Orion Sun. In…
Orion Sun reflects on personal growth and change in new Dr. Marten’s Filmmaker episode
Sometimes an artist is best examined without any regard to their life outside of music. This is not the case with Orion Sun. In…
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Give Them Their Flowers: Lenora Elaine on Jill Scott, Sonia Sanchez, and the creative legacy of Philly
In a city with such a rich culture of art and creativity, Philadelphia’s spoken word community doesn’t seem to get enough attention. The city…
In a city with such a rich culture of art and creativity, Philadelphia’s spoken word community doesn’t seem to get enough attention. The city…
Give Them Their Flowers: Lenora Elaine on Jill Scott, Sonia Sanchez, and the creative legacy of Philly
In a city with such a rich culture of art and creativity, Philadelphia’s spoken word community doesn’t seem to get enough attention. The city…
Recordings
Give Them Their Flowers: Jacqueline Constance talks TLC, The Roots, Sade, and Philly
For Black History Month, we are asking hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices to reflect on their musical influences — as well…
For Black History Month, we are asking hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices to reflect on their musical influences — as well…
Give Them Their Flowers: Jacqueline Constance talks TLC, The Roots, Sade, and Philly
For Black History Month, we are asking hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices to reflect on their musical influences — as well…
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The Skeleton Key: Kick off February with a ton of Bandcamp Friday suggestions, a Writhing Squares premiere, a Laraaji livestream, Moron Movies, and so much more
There’s something to be said for a routine. Not, like, a work routine – though that’s good too – but more of a cultural…
There’s something to be said for a routine. Not, like, a work routine – though that’s good too – but more of a cultural…
The Skeleton Key: Kick off February with a ton of Bandcamp Friday suggestions, a Writhing Squares premiere, a Laraaji livestream, Moron Movies, and so much more
There’s something to be said for a routine. Not, like, a work routine – though that’s good too – but more of a cultural…