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Building Community & Bridging The Gaps of the DIY Scene: A Conversation With @HOUSESHOWPHILLY

By Isaac Finn (@ifinn_flavorlessgum) Edited by Olivia Paranich (@lamechica) The Philadelphia DIY scene is a complex network of bands, hosts, and fans, all eager for the raw energy you can only experience at a house show. One force that actively embraces the community is Amanda McCormick of @houseshowphilly. With an

Diana Is Calling’s New-Sounding Singles

  By Taylor Davies     Diana Is Calling found its roots in Philadelphia. Brought together by Melanie Juliano, the lead singer/songwriter, a group of aspiring artists from The University of The Arts in center city blend multiple genres. Melanie draws from several inspirations as she grew up listening to

Friday Firsts: “Poison” by Diana Is Calling

  By Stephen Cirino   Editor: Taylor Davies     Brought together by Melanie Juliano, the lead singer/songwriter, Diana Is Calling found its roots in Philadelphia at The University of The Arts, where their jazz training blossomed into friendship and genuine respect for each other’s artistry. Their collection of music

Friday Firsts: P-Sides by Metal Pillow

  By: Stephen Cirino     Edited by: Taylor Davies     Metal Pillow is a producer and bassist based in Philadelphia. His music is a smooth blend of electronic, R&B, and jazz. His latest project, “P-Sides”, was just released on October 1st and is available on all major streaming

Livestream Rewind – Spring 2021

  By Taylor Davies   Design by Zack Stith    Livestream Rewind is where we recap our Instagram Live performances from the past season. We host UArts artists as well as artists affiliated with the UArts community, giving you the expansive experience of the Philadelphia area! This rewind features artists

Will Made Manifest – James Melton’s Debut Album

  By Taylor Davies     I have always used music as a way to cope with stress and anxiety. I really love falling into “flow” when writing, producing, or playing. The psychological state of flow is the closest thing to nirvana or heaven that I’ve ever experienced. Growing up

America Loves Me’s New EP – “Leave Your Luck In Heaven”

  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

Sam Bekt On His Collab with Rubber – “Vitamin E”

  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

Behind the Scenes with Pops Tuna

  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!   

MAD FVN: The Next Lady Gaga

  Writer: Steve Cirino          Editor: Taylor Davies     Who is MAD FVN?   While growing up, whenever anyone asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?”, the answer was always painfully obvious to me; sometimes even so for the person asking, given

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