by Melissa Duong Your search for a band with hardcore rifts and vocals that thrill you to the core of your soul ends here. Indeed the End.  This is the decisive name of a local band from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Their sound is an amalgam of hardcore and djent with some Read More

by Adam McGrath The Shakers brought a slick Hollywood sensibility with them as they revisited their Philly roots for a feel-good show downstairs at World Café Live on July 20th. Guitarist and songwriter Chris Lee went west a few years ago to pursue his musical dream, and Read More

by Christian Pezzino     For a band fresh off of the first leg of their “Don’t You Want to Look at Us?” tour,  eight-piece funk ensemble Swift Technique has sure drawn a lot of attention. These local Philadelphians riled up the crowd during their frenetic funk Read More

Nine Times Blue Falling Slowly Reviewed By: Lexi Bissonnette     Nine Times Blue’s debut album, Falling Slowly,  is a great addition to the pop world. The foursome- Kirk Waldrop, Greg King, Jeff Nelson and Jason Brewer- have a strong album that is full of upbeat Read More

by Donte Kirby On the stage, there was just a girl and her ukulele, singing songs that may have hit a little too close to home. Listening to her felt like someone stuck a knife in your heart. But, I’m sure those at The Legendary Dobbs wouldn’t mind being stabbed again. Brooklyn Read More

by Malana Battle This 60s style, soulful group is led by vocals from Amy Lynn Zanetto who’s joined by her husband, arranger, co-founder, and bari-saxophonist Alex Hamlin. Along with seven other musicians, they form The Gunshow. Zanetto’s voice is a cross between her Read More