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West Philly’s Margie Politzer on her art punk band Vitamin and their long-lost recordings getting a new life on Don Giovanni
Recordings
Celebrate Philadelphia International Records’ 50th anniversary with a new box set collecting the label’s earliest albums, from Billy Paul to The O’Jays
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records, and an anniversary box set will be released this spring to celebrate the influential label. Founded…
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records, and an anniversary box set will be released this spring to celebrate the influential label. Founded…
Celebrate Philadelphia International Records’ 50th anniversary with a new box set collecting the label’s earliest albums, from Billy Paul to The O’Jays
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records, and an anniversary box set will be released this spring to celebrate the influential label. Founded…
Local
Lucy Dacus releases her much-anticipated new single “Thumbs”
Lucy Dacus‘ new single “Thumbs” has been in the works for awhile. Dacus wrote the song a few years ago — it came to…
Lucy Dacus‘ new single “Thumbs” has been in the works for awhile. Dacus wrote the song a few years ago — it came to…
Lucy Dacus releases her much-anticipated new single “Thumbs”
Lucy Dacus‘ new single “Thumbs” has been in the works for awhile. Dacus wrote the song a few years ago — it came to…
Recordings
Rosali announces introspective new album <em>No Medium</em>, out in May on SPINSTER
Rosali will return with her third full-length album, No Medium, this spring. The emotional record finds the Philly-rooted singer-songwriter exploring a range of heavy…
Rosali will return with her third full-length album, No Medium, this spring. The emotional record finds the Philly-rooted singer-songwriter exploring a range of heavy…
Rosali announces introspective new album <em>No Medium</em>, out in May on SPINSTER
Rosali will return with her third full-length album, No Medium, this spring. The emotional record finds the Philly-rooted singer-songwriter exploring a range of heavy…
Recordings
Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard releases studio cover of Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher”
In honor of Women’s History Month, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard released a cover of Jackie Wilson’s “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher”…
In honor of Women’s History Month, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard released a cover of Jackie Wilson’s “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher”…
Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard releases studio cover of Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher”
In honor of Women’s History Month, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard released a cover of Jackie Wilson’s “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher”…
News
West Philly house venue Luigi’s Mansion releases a series of bootleg cassettes
At this point, it’s redundant to say that the pandemic has been difficult for musicians and live music. The unexpected side-effect, though, has been…
At this point, it’s redundant to say that the pandemic has been difficult for musicians and live music. The unexpected side-effect, though, has been…
West Philly house venue Luigi’s Mansion releases a series of bootleg cassettes
At this point, it’s redundant to say that the pandemic has been difficult for musicians and live music. The unexpected side-effect, though, has been…
News
An Introduction to The Wrecking Crew’s Carol Kaye: One of rock’s most prolific bassists
Today on the Leicht Lunch, we’re celebrating the work of legendary bassist Carol Kaye, who turns 86 on March 24th. She’s a musician who,…
Today on the Leicht Lunch, we’re celebrating the work of legendary bassist Carol Kaye, who turns 86 on March 24th. She’s a musician who,…
An Introduction to The Wrecking Crew’s Carol Kaye: One of rock’s most prolific bassists
Today on the Leicht Lunch, we’re celebrating the work of legendary bassist Carol Kaye, who turns 86 on March 24th. She’s a musician who,…
Recordings
Old City’s flipbook animated video for “Sixers” is for everybody who didn’t fit in their scene
Philly beatmaker Old City equally channels the energy of rap and punk rock, constructing sick hip-hop beats out of samples from classic hardcore records.…
Philly beatmaker Old City equally channels the energy of rap and punk rock, constructing sick hip-hop beats out of samples from classic hardcore records.…
Old City’s flipbook animated video for “Sixers” is for everybody who didn’t fit in their scene
Philly beatmaker Old City equally channels the energy of rap and punk rock, constructing sick hip-hop beats out of samples from classic hardcore records.…
News
Singer-songwriter Lois Volta returns with moving set <em>4 Songs</em>
Singer-songwriter Lois Volta has been making her way around the Philly rock scene for a while now, first catching our attention playing keys and…
Singer-songwriter Lois Volta has been making her way around the Philly rock scene for a while now, first catching our attention playing keys and…
Singer-songwriter Lois Volta returns with moving set <em>4 Songs</em>
Singer-songwriter Lois Volta has been making her way around the Philly rock scene for a while now, first catching our attention playing keys and…
Recordings
Daniel De Jesús’ <em>Kyrie</em> explores identity through compelling string arrangements
On their latest project, Philly cellist and singer-songwriter Daniel De Jesús dissects authenticity and embraces themself in a gripping, holistic manner.
On their latest project, Philly cellist and singer-songwriter Daniel De Jesús dissects authenticity and embraces themself in a gripping, holistic manner.
Daniel De Jesús’ <em>Kyrie</em> explores identity through compelling string arrangements
On their latest project, Philly cellist and singer-songwriter Daniel De Jesús dissects authenticity and embraces themself in a gripping, holistic manner.