Live Music Photography: Ecstatic Vision and Creepoid Mercury Lounge June 23, 2014 Since their formation early last year, the Philadelphia, PA-based trio Ecstatic Vision have quickly developed a reputation for a sound that draws from […]
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Over the last couple of years the annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, PA has grown from being a local and regional event to become something of a key rival to Rock The Bells and Hot […]
When The Jesus and Mary Chain released their seminal album, Psychocandy, 30 years ago, the members of the band had intended it to be a proverbial kick in the teeth to everyone who they felt stood […]
Since their formation early last year, the Philadelphia, PA-based trio of Ecstatic Vision have quickly developed a reputation for a sound that draws from a wild variety of influences including Krautrock, Fela Kuti, Sun Ra, […]
Early last month around here, you may have remembered coming across a post on the collaboration between Mega Ran, a Phoenix, AZ-based hip-hop crew and Storyville, a Philadelphia, PA-based emcee who both developed reputations through […]
Life has a remarkable way of throwing a variety of obstacles in front of you – some of those obstacles are the result larger forces and circumstances beyond our control; while others are the direct […]
if you were born in the US or immigrated here, you were often told that America was a place of equality and justice for all; where all are created equal and born with certain inalienable […]
Mega Ran, a Phoenix, AZ-based hip-hop outfit and Storyville, a Philadelphia, PA-based emcee who both developed reputations through the battle rap scene (both artists are former Scribble Jam Battle finalists) have teamed up on “Artillery,” […]
Comprised of Rachel Gagliardi and Nicole Synder, the duo of Slutever recently located from Philadelphia to Los Angeles and much like countless others, they moved out west with the hopes of being famous. “Smother,” the […]
With the release of their debut effort, the Philadelphia, PA-based trio of Busses, comprised of Dave Brett, Jason Bachman and Nick Apice, the trio won attention for an effort that sonically speaking, effortlessly and defiantly […]
Comprised of Matt Whittle, Derek Salazar, Chris Flip, Natalie Vogel, and Sean Cohen, the Philadelphia, PA area-based quintet of Seagulls recorded their debut full-length, Great Pine was recorded in member Derek Salazar’s secluded, West Virginia cabin, which he appropriately titled, “Woodside.” And from the album’s critically praised first […]
Needle Points, Twincest, Paperhaus and Zula at Palisades 12/10/14
Needle Points, Twincest, Paperhaus and Zula Palisades December 10, 2014 With 2014 coming to a close, there will be a bit of looking back at the year that was – a year that managed to […]
Comprised of Matt Whittle, Derek Salazar, Chris Flip, Natalie Vogel, and Sean Cohen, the Philadelphia, PA area-based quintet of Seagulls recorded their debut full-length, Great Pine was recorded in member Derek Salazar’s secluded, West Virginia cabin, which he appropriately titled, […]
Although based in Los Angeles, the quintet of Line and Circle can trace their origins to when founding members Brian J. Cohen (vocals and guitar) and Brian Egan (keyboards) met in the Midwest and bounded […]
Taking their name from Vesta, the largest and brightest asteroid in our solar system and nodding to Spacemen 3, The Asteroid No. 4 originally formed as a quartet in Philadelphia, PA; however, by the time the […]