Max Bennett

Written and photographed by : Max Bennett A three-band bill at Ortlieb’s in Northern Liberties on July 20 offered up moody post-punk, blistering three-guitar rock, and a very funny Midwest screamo set to officially welcome hometown rockers Rat Jester to the Philly music scene. Read More

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett The Sunday Scaries weren’t a factor at Johnny Brenda’s in Fishtown on July 14, as the second-story venue was loaded with attendees for a show with an eclectic bill. Sixteen Jackies celebrated the release of their first full-length album Read More

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett Temperatures in Philadelphia have been pushing 100 degrees, so the last thing anyone wants is more heat. But at Johnny Brenda’s Saturday night, three local acts turned the heat up all the way, delivering heavy riffs, dance-inducing punk, Read More