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by Brittney Corridean Wrapping up a few shows in the Austin, TX area, Philly’s own Kurt Vile had a couple minutes to chat about his upcoming NYE show at The Fillmore, the success of his latest album, and just being on the road. “I definitely got to see my family a little Read More

by Lauren Rosier There’s no denying that the full-length debut, The Sunshine of Your Youth (Bright Antenna), from Philly haze pop quartet, Cheerleader, was one of the most influential indie records of 2015. However, Philadelphia wasn’t always the only city that Connecticut Read More

by Max Miller Sometimes, or so I am told, Slothrust frontwoman Leah Wellbaum feels like she’s a seahorse. But sometimes she thinks that she’s a horseshoe crab. She says as much on the fittingly titled “Horseshoe Crab,” a slow-burner off the group’s forthcoming third LP, Everyone Read More

by Bryan Culver LiveConnections Big Hurrah, taking place October 6th at The World Cafe, will recognize veteran radio host and WXPN mainstay, Helen Leicht, with the Connector Award, commemorating her 40-year career built around supporting Philadelphia’s local music community. Read More

by Lauren Rosier   Four years ago, Lancaster County’s own The Stray Birds released their self-titled debut album that fueled nationwide attention their way and helped the band soar to new heights. The band’s third record, Magic Fire, is due out this August, and according to Read More

by Lauren Rosier Philly alternative rock band, Civil Youth, has had quite the 2016 so far. The band recently returned to Philadelphia after a slew of tour dates down south in Florida and Georgia. “The shows down south were some of the best we’ve played yet,” lead vocalist Read More