By Taylor Davies Photo by Kiara Laserna Meet America Loves Me America Loves Me started in the summer of 2019. I had fallen into an indefinite hiatus with my band, Fox Memorial, and I was eager to start writing again. I created America Loves Me and
By Taylor Davies Rubber is a Philly-based writing/producing duo developed by Andrew Loper and John Della Franco during their time studying at Temple University in 2017. Since then, Rubber has released their debut EPs Rubber Baby and Buggy Bumpers, along with a series of singles, serving as
By: Olivia Paranich & Mackenzie Markstein Editor: Taylor Davies Hey everyone! My name is Olivia and I host The Pod with Mackenzie! We had the opportunity to ask Pops Tuna a few questions about inspiration, David Dobrik, and local bands. Check it out!
By Taylor Davies Hayley Dare I took guitar and piano lessons as a child, but I refused to practice, so my parents withdrew me from lessons and I ended up teaching myself those instruments in middle school. I started singing when I was about ten, though. Every
By Taylor Davies Meet Holidaykiss My desire to pursue music started in elementary school when I started playing rhythm games like “Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan!” and “Rhythm Heaven”. Playing those games on the bus ride home every day from school was super instrumental to me finding interest
By Taylor Davies Meet Alan Ens I didn’t play jazz in high school, but there were some open mics at a coffee shop that older men would play at; if I learned enough chords they let me sit in with them. After graduating high school, I attended
By Taylor Davies Illustration and Design by Zack Stith Live Stream Rewind is where we recap our Instagram Live performances over the past months. We host UArts artists as well as artists affiliated with the UArts community, giving you the expansive experience of the Philadelphia area! This rewind
Within the liner notes of Deerhunter’s latest release, Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared?, the words “Nostalgia is Toxic” are placed next to the song “Futurism” in the track listing. This is an interesting statement, seeing as many of Deerhunter’s earlier records revolve around a reflective and ultimately nostalgic sentiment; reflections
Live concert photography of Vince Staples tour at The Fillmore in Philadelphia. All photos by Skylar Watkins.
