Written and Photographed by: Lisa Melograno On Sunday, July 14th, The Pretenders, with Chrissie Hynde leading on vocals and guitar, Kris Sonne on drums, Dave Page rocking the bass, and James Walbourne completing the lineup on guitar, captivated a sold-out crowd at Read More

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett The Sunday Scaries weren’t a factor at Johnny Brenda’s in Fishtown on July 14, as the second-story venue was loaded with attendees for a show with an eclectic bill. Sixteen Jackies celebrated the release of their first full-length album Read More

Written & Photographed by : Killian O’Neil It’s a very rare occasion when I am in North Philadelphia and actually feel safe; this last Saturday was one of those times. As my Uber pulled up to The Met Theatre, I was greeted by a hand full of security guards, accompanied Read More

Rebel Girl, by Kathleen Hanna Written by: Lisa Melograno As I dove into Kathleen Hanna‘s “Rebel Girl,” I was captivated by her vivid descriptions of her life, from childhood and beyond. Her recollections of the shows she watched, dance classes, music, and Read More

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett Temperatures in Philadelphia have been pushing 100 degrees, so the last thing anyone wants is more heat. But at Johnny Brenda’s Saturday night, three local acts turned the heat up all the way, delivering heavy riffs, dance-inducing punk, Read More

Written by: Nick Hopton and Photographed by Michael Greco As the lights dimmed in the heart of Philadelphia, the air thick with the smell of overpriced beer and rarely washed denim, we felt the weight of life lift off of our shoulders, if only for a little while. Frank Turner and Read More