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
“And the taste of salt on *Wildwood’s shore… Everytime I hear that song, I go back.” [I Go Back – Kenny Chesney] When you think of Kenny Chesney, you think of the beach. You can feel the glow of... Read More
For fans of powerful rock music with a nod towards grunge and punk, look no further than Black Wing Halo. Their songs are filled with emotion and energy, bringing to mind artists such as Nirvana... Read More
Growing up in our family, there wasn’t a lot of touchy feelings. We come from a family that does love us, but they don’t wear it on their sleeves if you know what I mean. You kind of always... Read More
Guitarist Ross Bellenoit is the kind of musician who can play very classic-sounding tunes, ones that may be inspired by Elvis Costello or Bill Frissel; but he can just as easily give you a dose... Read More
“The old rockabilly bands used to always be ‘Somebody and the Somebodies’,” explains Jim Rotramel whose rockabilly band, Skinny Jim and the Number 9 Blacktops, probably... Read More
