The debut record of Mighty Joe Castro and The Gravamen, Come On Angels!, is an electric mix of sultry grooves and guitar licks that appeal to fans of rockabilly and soft rock. Despite drawing from past artists like Johnny Cash and Buddy Holly, the album sounds fresh due to a stable of great songs with... Continue Reading →
Kairos is an Ancient Greek word indicating that a moment is the right time for action. Philadelphia artist Lia Menaker could not have chosen a more appropriate time to release her debut under the name Kyrøs. Her EP I Am Kyrøs was written before many of the events that have called for change in 2020, but... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia's Jefferson Berry and the Urban Acoustic Coalition put out their new album, Double Deadbolt Logic, in May. The UAC have been together for six years and their latest release contains a wealth of stories bolstered by fluid arrangements. Berry, a folksinger and teacher, discussed the joys of watching his pupils come of age and... Continue Reading →
The Tisburys are a Philadelphia band with addictive heartland-style songs. The group have steadily put out new work over the last full years, recently culminating in the six-song release Wax Nostalgic in 2019. Singer Tyler Asay answered a few questions on their new single, "Fading Light," and their forthcoming record Sun Goes Down. “Fading Light”... Continue Reading →
Gianmarco Cilli is a Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He has worked with National Eye and The Silver Ages. For The Feel Is Now, his first solo record in over a decade, Cilli collaborated with members of Dr Dog. The War On Drugs. Cilli answered a few questions about his solo record, which dropped last September.
The Weight of Change is the debut album for Brother Starling. The Philadelphia group's record is the true definition of Americana - using a blend of rock, folk, and even a little funk to bring out the emotional lyrics of singer Geremiah Giampa. Guitarist Mike Rusch, bass player Brian Fin, guitar/keyboardist Joe Ryan, drummer Tom... Continue Reading →
Scantron is an energetic garage rock band from Philadelphia helmed by former Low Cut Connie guitarist James Everhart. The group released their terrific EP Electric City in February and was named Artist To Watch by WMMR this April. Electric City channels Everhart's feelings about leaving Low Cut Connie and is available for streaming and download on their... Continue Reading →
With social distancing putting a hold on live events, I am talking a walk down memory lane to reflect on the 10 most memorable concerts I have seen. This is not a list of the ten best shows, but rather the ones that have left the most indelible memories. Concerts are the act of artists... Continue Reading →
According to the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, the arts scene in the City of Brotherly Love is more than just a weekend escape. $4.1 billion dollars in total economic impact, 55,000 full-time jobs, and $1.3 billion in household income are all tied directly to Philly's arts and culture institutions. During the Coronavirus shutdown, a countless... Continue Reading →
The War On Drugs wrapped 2018 with a three-night run in different Philly venues to raise money for the School District of Philadelphia. One year later, the group returned to the City of Brotherly Love for Another Drugcember To Remember. The benefit gigs at Union Transfer and The Fillmore represented their only two shows of... Continue Reading →
