Artist Interviews & Music
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Getting out of this world with the filmmakers of “Higher Grounds”
What if aliens landed in Philly? It doesn’t seem that outlandish when you really think about it, does it? In fact, Philly would be the place where this would happen. And the out-of-this-world comedy Higher Grounds considers this exact scenario. I had the chance to chat with Joe Kramer and Christian Sarkis Graham, the creators…
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A chat with singer/songwriter Kelsey Blackstone
Featured photo by photo_dystopia The state of pop music is in very good hands, especially with singer/songwriters like the one we’re interviewing today. Meet Kelsey Blackstone, a talented soul-rock singer-songwriter hailing from Boston. Her musical prowess has garnered widespread acclaim from various radio stations and publications like The Hartford Courant, The Boston Hassle, WRBB, and…
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical – from Broadway to Philadelphia
Hello chickens! I won’t bore you with a long preamble, as I’ve often talked about my love for musical theater here, there and everywhere. But I do want to share an experience I recently had, which was to attend a Broadway show as press (!), which was beyond a dream come true and top blogging…
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Take me to “The Sea” with Francesca Louise
I’ m thrilled to welcome back to the blog UK-based artist Francesca Louise! Francesca was last around this part of the internet when she released her EP Melancholic Antidote, and has been up to quite a bit since we last spoke. If you haven’t been properly introduced to her yet, allow me to do so.…
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Philly’s Running In Circles Releases Debut EP today
It’s been a hot minute since we’ve shown Philly musicians some love on the blog, and we’re changing that today. Rising indie-rock duo Running in Circles dropped their self-titled debut EP today. The group stands out for their innate ability to blend together an array of sounds derived from both current and classic music trends.…
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Philly artist Sara Henya releases new single Willow Fae
“Get your fill, while it is summer,” Philly-based, ethereal wave artist Sara Henya coaxes us in her new single, Willow Fae. The single, a fairy-centric ethereal tune that intertwines rhythmic harp, subtle pop notes, and dreamy vocals, features various elements from several genres and perfectly embodies her upcoming album. The song features sweet yet haunting…
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Southerton releases new single “Tiny Neighborhood”
Nearly two decades in the making. That’s how long it’s been since Michael Southerton, aka Southerton, released new solo music. Today he releases his new single, “Tiny Neighborhood“. After spending a decade playing in and around the Philly music scene, his band Song Dogs played their final show at Johnny Brendas in 2017. Since then…
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at Johnny Brenda’s
It has been a minute since a concert or music review has appeared on the blog. We’re changing that today, folks. On Friday April 1 and Saturday April 2, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (CYHSY) played to a packed house at Johnny’s Brenda’s. I was able to attend the April 1st show, and was dancing…
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“Laugh It Off” with Becky Crosby
New York-based artist Becky Crosby is set to release her new EP “Laugh It Off” this week. I had the chance to preview the album, and am in love with her song “Numb” (I’m listening to it yet again as I type this). I also had the chance to interview Becky, learn about her songwriting…
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AV. releases new single “Our Ghosts”
At only 17-years-old, Boston-based artist AV. is already blazing her own trail in music, as she’s set to release her new single tomorrow. Written in 2019, “Our Ghosts” is AV.’s second single off of her debut EP called “Guess I’m A Ghost”, which will be released in spring of 2022. In this song, AV. describes…