by Todd Zamostien In a musical landscape folding in upon itself, with edges slowly buckling under the great weight of nothingness that seems to seep from every cookie-cutter mustachioed-band outfitted in suspenders and tweed, true and honest creative expression remains the last Read More

by Jane Roser “Hey! Mr. Beat box! Can we get a picture with you?” As a respected fixture in the DC music scene, Grammy nominated progressive hip-hop artist Bacon is recognized everywhere he goes, including The Hamilton Restaurant where I’m meeting him for lunch. Read More

by Janelle Engle When I first spoke with Alex Kandel, lead vocals of Sleeper Agent, she warned me she was feeling under the weather. But you would never be able to tell if it weren’t for her slightly raspy voice. As far as her energy level was concerned, it was going to take more Read More

by Matt Kelchner Don’t know what to do this Valentine’s Day or even who to celebrate it with? Well don’t worry. The good folks from one of the more famous families in Northeast Pennsylvania has a solution to all your problems. Actually, they have several. The family behind Read More

by Adam McGrath “I broke my snare.” This matter-of-fact statement from Erik Jimenez, drummer for California-based alt-punks together PANGEA, set the tone for the band’s headlining set Wednesday night at Boot and Saddle in Philadelphia. It’s surprising no other instruments gave up Read More

by Lexi Bissonnette Musicians create music for different reasons. To express themselves, as an escape, simply because they enjoy music. Kat Dahlia does so because she wants to get a message out through her music and help people that hear it. “I want something that really Read More