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
The Whigs Modern Creation Reviewed by: Rebecca Robinson Modern Creation, the newest album by The Whigs, begins with the sound of an “old rock” band that would have been a perfect fit for... Read More
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Days of Abandon Reviewed By: Brian Roser This album is about love. Searching for it, finding it, keeping it and losing it again. As such, the lyrics and melodies... Read More
Neon Trees Pop Psychology Reviewed by: Lara Supan I have a feeling Neon Trees didn’t actually pass their Psych 101 class. If Pop Psychology means generic lyrics, semi-incoherent... Read More
by Jane Roser From an obscure small band from Sydney, Australia to inking a record deal, relocating to L.A. and touring with such prominent bands as The Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men, and... Read More
by Adam McGrath The April installment of Sofar Philly, the intimate house concert series that takes over living rooms each month, featured a slate of artists who were familiar with the unique... Read More
