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
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 byRead 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 andRead More
Jacuzzi Boys Ping Pong Reviewed by: Max Miler You’d be forgiven for thinking the Jacuzzi Boys are from Los Angeles. After all, they extolled the virtues of Los Angeles on a song called “Los... Read More
Streets of Laredo Wild Reviewed by: Ziggy Merritt Brooklyn transplants, Streets of Laredo, are seeming adherents to the philosophy that bold decisions are inherently fraught with risk. With only... Read More
The Ballroom Thieves Deadeye Reviewed by: Adelie Salagnac Living in and out of a small tour van, being everywhere and nowhere at the same time, comes with ups and downs – a magical world... Read More
Smokey Brights Hot Candy Reviewed by: Geno Thackara “Sometimes it takes the best part of you / to not fuck it up.” Well now, there’s a sentiment I’m sure we can all agree... 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... Read More
Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas Demons Reviewed by: Stephen Krock It is rare that when a reviewer is blessed with an ever so graciously short EP that he actually breathes a soft, sad sigh when that fifth and final track comes to an end. Jessica Hernandez & Read More
