By Izzy Cihak “I grew up on the beach diet,” is not exactly what you’d usually expect (or like) to hear from an indie heroine who just released what you consider to be the year’s cleverest album thus far. “It’s always very bright and the sun is Read More

By Megan McClure A year ago, Josh Grier of indie-rock band Tapes ‘n Tapes had the perfect situation. He was able to keep his day job as a data analyst while still living out his rock and roll dreams. Then he was laid off. Now, with the freedom to tour and focus on his Read More

By Jason Sendaula South Philadelphia’s J1 Studios is an ever-expanding comic book and multimedia studio founded by local artist Jason Richardson. Beginning with comics, the company has expanded into video games, cover art and a variety of freelance engagements. During an Read More

By Jennifer Koch Photo by Mike Dillon “I own a human skull. Every artist should own a human skull.” If you are at all interested in tattoos and horror, you know his name. And if you don’t know his name, it will ring loud and clear after you see his work. Read More

By Jen Levins Photo by Mike Dillon Never let the words “I just learned this today so it might be a train wreck” escape your mouth while you’re on stage. NEVER. Welcome to my open mic survival guide for the New Year. I’m guessing that a few of you have been Read More

By Brian Kindle “We’ll be your wrecking ball tonight!” Alex Levine of the So So Glos is fond of proclaiming at live shows, followed immediately by an imperative to “get up on your feet!” Backed by urgent, jangling guitar, a galloping rhythm section, Read More