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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 Finds Vol. 62
It’s Philly Finds time, which is your weekly dose of things to do and see around Philly. I’m fully recovered from my vacation, I’m seeing Gaga tonight, and one of my best friends is visiting me this weekend. Things are good! So let’s just jump right into it. But first… if you haven’t already, I…
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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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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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Philly Finds Vol. 45
Welcome back to Philly Finds! Here you’ll find some of my recent ventures and recommendations of our city. I recently celebrated my birthday, and I’m still savoring all of the feelings of love and gratitude. This past year especially has made want to hold on and cherish relationships even more so. <3 Before we get…
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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…
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Checking in with Philly’s own Twin Sines
During lockdown in 2020, Sarah Dia Rue and Justin King jumped on the opportunity to join forces and disappear into Justin’s basement studio, re-emerging as the prophetic new project, TWIN SINES. Twin Sines is an indie group of ethereal proportions. Known for her spellbinding vocal performances and biting neo-jazz keyboard style, front woman Sarah Dia…
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Nate Smith at World Cafe Live 11/10/21
Nate Smith is a 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated drummer, composer and producer. Last night, he played at World Cafe Live as part of a limited East Coast run of tour dates in support of his latest album, Kinfolk 2: See The Birds. I had the chance to attend and photograph the event, and while I’m not all that familiar…
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Philly’s Tea Head set to release new album
If you haven’t yet, I hope you’ll subscribe to my weekly newsletter, which is a mish-mosh of pop culture news, reviews, personal writings, and whatever fancies me. Philly-rooted band, TEA HEAD, share their new album “Bachelor” via Free Dive Records. It was recorded throughout 2020-21 at Little Brother Audio in West Philly and produced/mixed by Vic…