Wax Dreams
Philly’s newest record store, High Leverage, injects a dose of DIY, punk rock spirit into the local community. Justin sat down with owner Billy Philhower, who co-founded the Kensington-based shop with his wife, Elizabeth.
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ALBUM REVIEW: “Sometimes love can turn to war” – Vince Staples' ‘Cry Baby’
Vince Staples hits a career-high on his politically-charged, masterfully produced, independent seventh LP, ‘Cry Baby.’
The Soundtrack to Your Life
Hometown hero Kurt Vile crafts a good vibes love letter to Philly - the “city he never left.”
Rock and Roll Playtime–Foo Fighters' "Your Favorite Toy"
Dave Grohl and Co. go back-to-basics with a raw, brisk foray into some unpretentious, straightforward alternative rock for Foo Fighters’ 12th album, "Your Favorite Toy."
The Gang Gets a Music Month
Philadelphia’s music legacy is (finally) getting its flowers. The city is officially recognizing May as Philly Music Month, marking the occasion with new initiatives, performances, and a renewed commitment to supporting local musicians.
Noize Boyz
Nine Inch Nails and ‘Peel It Back Tour’ collaborator Boys Noize formally team up as Nine Inch Noize to unleash the bangers-only soundtrack to your apocalypse dance party.
Becoming (W)hole
With her newly published memoir, ‘Even the Good Girls Will Cry,’ former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf der Maur dives deep into the magic and madness on the frontlines of a generationally-defining era at the height of 90s alternative.
Clover Stieve on Belonging, Ambition, and Asking “How Big Can I Dream?”
The Philly- and NYC-based artist gives us a closer look at her new song, “How Big Can I Dream,” which challenges the idea that ambition is ego—and reclaiming what it means to dream big.
Into Thin Airwaves
The Naked Sun’s Drew Harris on reaching the summit of his musical Mount Everest.
A Mill of Dreams
How two lifelong friends transformed a longtime dream into Delco's newest music and event space.
Emptiness is Heaviness: "Empty Hands" by Poppy
Poppy’s latest LP proves to be another big, explosive alt-metal exploration, pushing her even deeper into the world of heavy riffage and emotional chaos.