musicians
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An Interview with Frames
“I’m one degree of separation from you baby, don’t be patient. Say my name,” Cries out lead singer and guitarist Sarah Phung of Richmond-based band Frames in Stay. The debut EP, Cursed, is a short and sweet selection of songs written about fleeting crushes and broken relationships. The band is signed to Philadelphia-based independent record…
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The Poms: The Pomegranate is the Forbidden Fruit
Philadelphia indie rock group The Poms invite you to hit the dance floor with the release of their new single “Dance With Me,” out today. The high energy song comes nearly a year after their first album and brings the band’s dance/rock vibes to a whole new level. “Dance WIth Me” will keep your head…
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FemFocused: Philadelphia Musician Abby Hoffer
Philadelphia-based indie singer Abby Hoffer releases her debut single “Come Back” today Here it is folks – the final FemFocused interview of 2019! Please welcome songwriter Abby Hoffer, who finds herself declaring “it’s too late to come back now,” as she sings about a failed past relationship and her newfound independence in her debut single.…
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FemFocused: Kate Yeager
When I saw today’s interviewee perform at a Sofar Sounds show a few months ago, I knew I had to get her on the blog. (Side note, if you’ve never done a Sofar Sounds, I highly recommend that you do one.) The crowd was cozied-up at a recording studio in Philadelphia, when Kate took the…
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FemFocused: Stone Cold Grace
I recently met with Philly musician Stone Cold Grace (her “real” name is Sara) at Elixr. The name Stone Cold Grace is in reference to a Joni Mitchell (of whom she is a very big fan of) lyric from her song, “People’s Parties”. I immediately knew the girl with the guitar in the coffee shop…
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Jon Worthy & the Bends – New Single and Album Release
New music alert from Nashville! Jon Worthy & the Bends are a high energy indie Americana rock band, based out of Nashville. Their 2018 album Only A Dream was produced by Lincoln Parish, former guitarist of Cage the Elephant, and since then the band has been touring non-stop across the Southeast and Midwest. They recently…
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La Palma: Debut Album Out Now
We’re kicking off a brand new month here on Positive Publicity with an interview with Philly/DC-based musical duo, La Palma, whose debut full-length album is out today on streaming and vinyl. If you’re seeking music for your upcoming summer road trips, this is the album for you. Comprised of Tim Gibbon and Chris Walker, La Palma’s music…
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FemFocused: Singer Kennedy Shaw
Kennedy Shaw is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter residing in Philadelphia, who has already accomplished so much at a young age. From television appearances to Sofar Sounds performances, there’s no stopping this singer/songwriter. As this blog continues to grow and evolve, I want to highlight more female creatives in the city, who share a passion for female…
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FemFocused – Meg Short Music
I had the pleasure of chatting with singer/songwriter and full time student Meg Short, who recently released her debut album White Flag. Singer, songwriter, pianist – and also a trombonist, Meg truly does it all when it comes to her music. In today’s Person of Interest interview, we learn about Meg’s songwriting process, the inspiration…
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Beautiful – The Carole King Musical with the Kimmel Center
“You make me feel like a natural woman.” “I feel the earth move under my feet, I feel the sky tumbling down.” “Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you have to do is call, and I’ll be there, you’ve got a friend.” These are just a handful of iconic lyrics of songs that musical legend…