The April Skies’ Future Is Being Propelled by Their Past
Written by Max Bennett, Photos by Chris Rider A Band Shaped by Decades of Evolution About 35 years ago, Jake Crawford formed The April Skies in central Pennsylvania. Influenced by ’80s and ’90sRead More
Written by : Killian O’Neil and Photographed by: Lindsey Byrnes I wouldn’t say that I’m a fan of My Chemical Romance. I’d say I have a never-ending love affair with their music. I first gotRead 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 heardRead 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’tRead More
Colin Hay Fierce Mercy Reviewed by: Geno Thackara Is it an odd-numbered year again? Then it must be time for something new from Colin Hay. It may be common enough for past decades’... Read More
Revelator Hill Atlantic Detour Reviewed by: Jane Roser DC/Virginia-based Revelator Hill’s debut album, Atlantic Detour, is a solid, exhilarating rock and soul record that drips with the... Read More
Caroline Spence Spades + Roses Reviewed by: Lauren Rosier When an artist is praised by Miranda Lambert, you know there’s something special there, and there definitely is in singer/songwriter,... Read More
Closeness Personality Therapy Reviewed by: Meredith Aristone Todd and Orenda Fink were first united on tour, doing what they love. It is no surprise that they ended up partaking in a whirlwind of... Read More
by Lauren Rosier If you’re a loyal and consistent music fan and Philly concert-goer, I’m sure you’ve heard of the indie folk trio, Good Old War. Dan Schwartz, the band’s guitarist, has been... Read More
John the Conqueror The Good Life Reviewed by: Adam McGrath Philly-based blues-rock trio John the Conqueror proves there is a story behind every legend on sophomore album The Good Life (Alive Naturalsound Records). Singer/guitarist Pierre Moore, drummer Michael Gardner, and Read More