Written By : Killian O’Neil and Photographed by: Muriel Margaret PHILADELPHIA — Finneas took the stage at The Fillmore to a sold-out crowd, proving that he’s carving his own path as a solo artist, distinct from his sister Billie Eilish’s massive success. The night was Read More

Written by : Max Bennett. Photos provided by Derek Dorsey Philadelphia — Derek Dorsey has been a fixture in the Philadelphia music scene for more than two decades. Chances are, you haven’t heard of him, but you may have attended one of his shows. The 56-year-old has booked shows Read More

Written by : Nick Hopton & Photographed by Bob Linneman There’s something about Philadelphia during the holidays. I’m talking about the ones we used to have: snow, laughter, love. We don’t get too many of those around here anymore. Times have changed. People have changed. The Read More

  Written by: Max Bennett, Photos by: Ali Brant; David Lisowski; Matt DeVito   Altarviolet Is No Alter Ego, It’s Greta Hotmer’s Essence.  Go listen to the 2021 album Sojourn by Altarviolet. Then listen to Altarviolet’s 2024 album Tired Wild Hearts. One may think these Read More

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett   This summer, Philadelphia’s premier public radio station, WXPN, challenged local musicians to write a song in 24 hours. While Khalil Amaru was named the grand prize winner, earning himself a spot on stage at this year’s XPoNential Read More

Written and Photographed by : Liv Foltiny As the final remnants of orange and blue faded from the sky, I walked up to the TLA and was greeted by its illuminated marquee, which displayed the name of the night’s headliner, Fit For An Autopsy. Even though the night’s event started Read More