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
by Brenda Hillegas “But wait, Red Rocks is in Colorado,” you’re probably thinking. And yes, yes it is in Colorado. Yes this is a Philadelphia music magazine and yes, Red Rocks... Read More
by Tiffany Taylor On September 16th, the atmosphere was warm and elegant as crowds began filling into The Fillmore. The venue hosted a sold out Young the Giant and Ra Ra Riot “Home of t... Read More
Dawes We’re All Gonna Die Reviewed by: Asher Wolf Dawes excels at every aspect of music making not taught in a theory class. Their tunes are usually built on simple progressions that... Read More
Amanda Shires My Piece of Land Reviewed by: Jane Roser “I remember the fire and the way it dimmed, as a fire will sometimes do.” Blasting out of the gate with a wailing electric... Read More
Royal Canoe Something Got Lost Between Here and the Orbit Reviewed by: Ziggy Merritt Debuting back in 2010, Winnipeg outfit Royal Canoe has done well for themselves in six short years. Two prior... Read More
Pusha-T My Name is My Name Reviewed by: Nate Adams There are ideological questions about what kind of a rapper Pusha-T can be in 2013. The Clipse drug-talker has enjoyed a higher profile and (assumed) increased financial success since singing with Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music in Read More