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reflecting on my quarantine hobbies, one year later
While searching through my old blog drafts – hoping there would be something there that would spark inspiration – I found this. Originally titled “soooo what I’ve been doing…” this post was something I started last May, and seemingly didn’t have the energy to complete. But now that the initial dust has settled, I decided…
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It’s a Private Party- An Interview with Philly Rapper Close Cash
Philly rapper Close Cash is set to release his new album, titled Private Party. Close Cash began his journey growing up in South Jersey as Alovett Brandon-Ike Chukwy King. He then found his way to Philadelphia to become who he is now — an independent artist and creative, with the means to change the Philly…
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Person of Interest: Payson Lewis
Philadelphia native and indie-pop musician Payson Lewis is breaking into 2021 swinging with his latest single, Only Yesterday. Only Yesterday is a single about reliving your past painful journeys and learning to accept these experiences to heal and achieve a new normalcy. Payson’s indie-pop style and phenomenal vocals are on perfect display with Alex Balderston’s driving bass, Rob Humphrey’s steady drums, Erik…
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FemFocused: Julia Klot
Hailing from Brooklyn, singer/songwriter Julia Klot is taking us on a journey through finding and losing love with her new EP titled Ghost, which is set to be released in March. It begins with the title track, which is about letting go of someone, with their memory still living on, followed by “Temporary Tattoo”, which…
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Cool Philly Bathrooms
An extremely specific aspect of restaurant dining or going to bars with friends I somewhat miss is the “bathroom report.” You know, someone being the first friend to use the bathroom at a bar or restaurant and asking “what’s the bathroom situation like?”. It’s always a pleasure to provide a positive report to the table…
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FemFocused: An interview with singer Julianna Sweeney
Welcome to the blog Julianna Sweeney! Up-and-coming singer/songwriter Julianna Sweeney will release her new album titled “Exit Fo[u]r” tomorrow, January 27th. The album will be released on the birthday of her mother, who died of metastatic breast cancer 3 years ago. Julianna is dedicated to continuing her mom’s mission of leading a life in service…
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FemFocused: Philly Artist Sanniyah Antoinette
Welcome to the first FemFocused on 2021! Please welcome Sanniyah Antoinette, a Philly-based model and musician from Philly. She recently dropped her first single, and is beginning to make a name for herself in the Philly music scene. In addition to being a singer, she has also worked with brands such as Killstar, Disturbia, Hot…
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A New Generation of Sounds – Philly’s The Heavy Hive
Welcome to Positive Publicity – Philly’s own The Heavy Hive. The Heavy Hive is a female fronted original Soul/Hard Rock band from Southeastern PA with Psychedelic, indie and Blues influences. Combined with an energetic rhythm section, and thunderous lead vocals, the Heavy Hive strives to bring about a new generation of sounds. The band’s lead…
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Song with a cause – new single from London artist Brooke Law
“Home” the hard-hitting and highly emotive new single from artist Brooke Law, which speaks about homelessness and how no one should be on the streets, especially this time of year. 100% of proceeds will be going to the UK Charity, Crisis. “I can’t imagine not being home at Christmas with my family and the thought of being all alone…
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“Music saved me.” An interview with SUPERBANDS founder Jessica Villa
“Music saved my life.” It’s a phrase we’ve heard many times. It’s a phrase many of us can relate to. Think back to an artist, album or song, that when you first discovered, truly changed or saved your life. For SUPERBANDS founder Jessica Villa, this phrase took on a whole new meaning. Jessica and I…