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 Geno Thackara It was a night for sweat and tears, heart and soul, leather and tattoos. Wednesday’s crowd at the Theater of Living Arts ranged from teens to fiftysomethings; they could... Read More
Braids Deep in the Iris Reviewed by: Max Miller When it comes to describing music, “indie” is one of those irritatingly unspecific terms like “post-punk” or “swirling.” (Don’t waste your time... Read More
Roomful of Teeth Render Reviewed by: R Brian Roser You know that cool bit at the beginning of an acapella performance of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” when the voices do... Read More
by Geno Thackara “This place feels like my living room,” Madi Diaz warmly told the crowd midway through Friday’s headlining set. “I’ve been playing here since I was... Read More
by Brittney Corridean It was all by chance that Griffin House discovered his innate ability to sing when he got a role in a high school play. Growing up as a golf athlete in a small town, it was... Read More
