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
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
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... Read More
Far-Out Fangtooth Borrowed Time Reviewed by: Jason Sendaula There is a lot happening on Borrowed Time, Far-Out Fangtooth’s second full album. There is a merging of styles that achieve a mystical quality. A beautiful alchemy of vibrant dark noise, moments of upbeat Read More
