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Recordings

Knifeplay take a hazy view of suburbia on new single “Promise”

The single is the first taste of Knifeplay’s new album Animal Drowning — due out on Topshelf Records.

By Paige Walter

Recordings

PHL to NZ: Listen to Rachel Andie showcase her two home bases in a WXPN Local guest DJ set

Mixing up songs from Philly’s Sweet Pill to Wellington’s Revulva, singer-songwriter Rachel Andie brought an hour of music and conversation to WXPN’s airwaves this…

By John Vettese

Recordings

Jacqueline Constance makes dreams come true on “Anything”

The latest from JacqCon is a poppy tune that captures the youthful energy of a young dreamer aspiring to make a creative vision become…

By Abdur Rahman

WXPN Local

Catbite cover Neon Trees’ “Everybody Talks,” watch the playful music video

Watch Catbite cover “Everybody Talks” the ska way.

By Paige Walter

Events

Farewell, mewithoutYou: Scenes from the Philly post-hardcore faves’ final show

A career-spanning setlist, two encores, and lots of love and energy filled The Fillmore on Saturday.

By John Vettese

Recordings

The Key Studio Sessions: Ghösh

The Philly digital hardcore duo shares a high-octane instudio performance ahead of high-profile gigs opening for My Chemical Romance and playing Philly Music Fest.

By John Vettese

Events

Walking through the scene’s past with Art/Rock/Revelry’s Alyssa Shea

Curated by Shea in collaboration with local musicians from the punk era, the small exhibit is filled to the brim with things to see…

By Will Kirkpatrick

Recordings

Doll Spirit Vessel debuts with the brilliant ‘What Stays’, out now on Disposable America

The debut from this new-to-Philly band packs a punchy mix of alternative sheen, tasteful baroque pop, emo and grunge that feels like a totally…

By Thomas Hagen

Recordings

Meet the Bug shares a powerful coming-of-age story on self-produced new EP ‘Beet the Mug’

Meet the Bug’s latest EP shows where she came from and where she’s going.

By Paige Walter