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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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Philly Finds Vol. 58 – a new Rittenhouse restaurant?
We’re going to start this Philly Finds in a bit of an unconventional way. So, I feel like I have several different personalities online. An Instagram persona, a different voice here on this blog than that on the newsletter, snarkier on Twitter, carefree on TikTok. It all rarely feels cohesive, but perhaps that’s part of…
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FemFocused: Interview with author Casey Dexter
You’re really gonna like today’s interview, I can promise you that. Welcome to the blog, writer and author Casey Dexter! How did I come to track down the illustrious author? Casey is a fellow Delta Gamma sister (ITB) and college colleague, as we went to Penn State together and were in the same pledge class.…
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Down the shore – A getaway at Daddy O in LBI
The Jersey Shore. For some, it might evoke thoughts of the cast of MTV’s hit show. For others, it’s summers strolling a boardwalk with ice cream in hand, games of Gin rummy on the porch, or even causing a ruckus during Senior Week. All this to say, the Jersey Shore holds some sort of memory…
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Philly Finds Vol. 55 – June Events
Throwing you a quick and dirty Philly Finds as you recover from your holiday weekend! If you’re looking for events throughout June, we’ve got you covered. Freestyle Love Supreme at the Miller Theatre June 7-12 For those that may have never heard of Freestyle Love Supreme, it is the improv, hip-hop, comedy musical originated by Lin-Manuel Miranda,…
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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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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…