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laundry day in philadelphia

New York natives Jude, Sawyer, Henry, and Henry – best known as Laundry Day – brought their latest album to Philadelphia’s The Foundry at The Fillmore. The group celebrated the release of Earworm , a tight ten-track pop rock album with support from WhatMore. “ R U READY? ” the album’s first song and aptly, the first song of the set began the night. Other new album favorites included “ LITTLE MISS JADED ”, “ APEROL SPRITZ ”, and a performance of the lead single " SUPERMODEL ”

the aces in philadelphia

Celebrating their latest disco-pop album, Gold Star Baby , The Aces return to Philadelphia Adorned in leather jackets and hot pink feather boas, The Aces took the stage at The Theatre of Living Arts. Bringing disco-pop back (as if it ever left), the four-piece group’s musical evolution continues in this latest project. “This album is all about joy, confidence, even cockiness, and sex appeal. We feel now that we’re grown women, we can explore those things in a way that fee

royel otis at franklin music hall

Australian indie duo Royel Otis kicked off the meet me in the car tour following the release of their album hickey at Philadelphia’s Franklin Music Hall. For fans, there was no better way to spend their Friday night. Just like the first track on their new record, “ i hate this tune ” launched the set, with the majority of the setlist featuring songs from Royel Otis’ new album, hickey . Crowd favorites like “ who’s your boyfriend ,” “ moody ,” and “ car ” were played, amo

In the spotlight : Julia Wolf

New York-raised, LA-based Julia Wolf has been taking the world by storm with her DIY mentality and gothic approach to slice-of-life musings. Underground photographer Melody Myers had the opportunity to take portraits of this rising star and we’re so excited to share more about Julia Wolf and her work. Wolf wears her heart on her sleeve as an artist. Though she has a specifically crafted aesthetic world around her music, it all stems from a very true part of herself, honoring

Let's talk about the band Lookers!

We’re so excited about Providence, Rhode Island-based Lookers and their debut release Deeper , out now via Almost Ready Records! Tracks like “Animal” and “Bury You Under” are especially resemblant of The Breeders, with sturdy and expressive talk-singing, sticky textures, and atmospheric distortion that focus you in on each song’s driving heartbeats. “Alone” ushers in a different tone, with jangly instrumentation and light, airy melodies that allow lead vocalist Muggs Fogart

Role Model is the diva we didn't know we needed

At approximately 2 AM on Friday March 14, Philadelphia’s East Allen Street saw the first glimpses of dedicated Role Model fans. Covered in gingham and denim, clutching homemade signs and their cowboy hats, Fillmore venue employees noted that it had been a while since they had seen a line so long – but his fans were more than happy to set a new precedent. Newly heartbroken, Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) seemed to have found his silver lining. His album Kansas Anymore , which