By Justin Helm
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A&E in FishtownSHOW PREVIEW: Cymbals Eat Guitars, Field Mouse and Wildhoney at Johnny Brenda’s
Local Show Preview Upcoming on Sunday, October 16 at Johnny Brendas, you can catch what is sure to be a thumpin’ good show with Cymbals Eat Guitars, Field Mouse,…
Justin Helm | 10/05/2016 -
A&E in FishtownCheck Out RJD2 Tomorrow Night At The Foundry
Few names in the electronic and DJ scene carry as much weight as the prolific man of many hats, RJD2. Having collaborated with everyone from Massive Attack to Yo La Tengo,…
Justin Helm | 09/29/2016 -
A&EMUSIC ROW: Mannequin Pussy and The Claypool Lennon Delirium
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Mannequin Pussy After being friends for over twenty years, longtime friends Marisa Dabice and Thanasi Paul decided to form the creation that would soon become Mannequin Pussy…
Justin Helm | 07/27/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesLOCAL BAND INTERVIEW: Northern Liberties’ Jank
Like many other cities in the country, Philadelphia is experiencing a resurgence of punk rock. One of these up-and-coming punk groups is Jank. [caption id="attachment_10305" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Jank[/caption] If Into…
Justin Helm | 07/18/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesLOCAL CONCERT PREVIEW: Dream Safari, Power Animal and The Undercover Dream Lovers
Riverwards residents are in for a treat — Bourbon and Branch is bringing a killer show to the neighborhood on July 7th. It’ll be sample heaven, as eclectic synths…
Justin Helm | 06/22/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesLOCAL BAND INTERVIEW: Northern Liberties’ CLOAKZ
Somewhere nestled in between the fuzzy jazzmaster and pop chords of Philly’s CLOAKZ lies the smooth vocals of Zachary Ciancaglini. On the group’s debut record, Semi-Autographic EP, you can hear…
Justin Helm | 06/22/2016 -
A&E in FishtownAl-Bustan Seeds of Culture Bringing Middle Eastern Music to Oxford Mills This Weekend
Art has an uncanny way of bridging cultures together in a way that can touch both performers and observers. One opportunity for local residents to embrace the art and culture…
Justin Helm | 06/01/2016 -
A&ELocal Band Interview: Mercury Radio Theater
How can I best describe Philly’s Mercury Radio Theater? Well, if Gogol Bordello raced around in The Dead Milkmen’s “Bitchin’ Camaro” then Mercury Radio Theater would be the skid marks…
Justin Helm | 06/01/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesMusic Row: Queen of Jeans NoLibs Residency Starts Tonight!
Fans of lush, old-school female harmonies with spring reverb guitars will love Philly’s Queen of Jeans. Having formed a little over a year ago, this local band is off…
Justin Helm | 05/06/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondMusic Row: Your Guide to Local Music
Since 1933, the Polish American String Band (PASB) has been a hugely entertaining tradition in the largely Polish community of Port Richmond. Originally led by Joseph Jankowski, this largely volunteer-based…
Justin Helm | 04/07/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondRiver Wards Cafe: Bringing New Energy to Richmond Street (And It’s Not Just From All the Caffeine)
It’s encouraging whenever a community supports rejuvenation. In the case of Joe Livewell, who recently opened River Wards Cafe in Port Richmond, it’s not just about bringing the community a…
Justin Helm | 04/06/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondAnything and Everything: Where Unique Antiques Call Home
You can find many a gem wandering the streets of Port Richmond, but few quite as rewarding as Anything and Everything, a 12,000 square foot warehouse that we discovered when…
Justin Helm | 03/09/2016