The Lawrence Arms: All In Due Time Debra Kate Schafer April 4, 2018 Features, Interviews The Lawrence Arms are a group of proud Chicago natives -- Brendan Kelly, Chris McCaughan, and Neil Hennessy -- with a rich history (whether they admit to it or not) in and of themselves. They’re heading ...
The Pandoras: Hey! It’s the Pandoras (Burger Records) Debra Kate Schafer April 4, 2018 Albums, Reviews Girl bands often come and go, but sometimes, if we’re lucky, they come back. The Pandoras are a prime example of a group that made their mark and are back to keep their place in our post-punk hearts. Alt...
The Driver Era Is Working Toward The Future Debra Kate Schafer March 28, 2018 Buzz, Features From the Jackson 5 to the Jonas Brothers, there have been many family bands that have made it big over the years. It could be their family comradery and loving appeal that make these groups stand out, bu...
Scotty McCreery: Seasons Change (Sony Music) Debra Kate Schafer March 28, 2018 Albums, Reviews I have said it before and I will say it again: I am not a fan of country music. Although there are some select songs and artists here and there that I catch myself humming along to, it has never been my ...
Spotlights – Lowlight, Beach Slang & More Debra Kate Schafer March 28, 2018 Goings-On Lowlight To Show Their Skill At Count Basie Theatre Independent bands don’t get any better than this. Lowlight is a Jersey based band with so much heart and soul to give, that Chrissie Hynde herself plu...
Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons Debra Kate Schafer March 14, 2018 Goings-On It’s peculiar and it’s amazing. This is rock music and folk music found in the depths of the dark, Greenwich Village streets. Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons are a mesmerizing band made to see live, for they tak...
aBIRD: “A Cool Island Song” (Mint 400 Records) Debra Kate Schafer March 14, 2018 Albums, Reviews Adam Bird, formerly of Those Mockingbirds, is back as an indie, alternative solo artist going by the alias aBIRD. Within the last year, the singer/songwriter has released three singles; the third of whic...
The Humidors: All Over the World with The Humidors Debra Kate Schafer March 14, 2018 Features, Interviews Genre is no match for The Humidors, because they cover it all. Do you like jazz? You’ll hear elements of it in their music. What about funk? R&B? They’re on top of it. The (currently) Bay Area-based ...
Beach Slang’s New Take on “Dirty Cigarettes” Debra Kate Schafer March 7, 2018 Buzz, Features Philadelphia’s very own indie punk group, Beach Slang, is known for their eccentric, unique punk rock sound. They’re the most authentic type of rock ‘n’ roll, and they are often compared to the Goo Goo D...
Lydia: Be The One They Talk About Debra Kate Schafer March 7, 2018 Features, Interviews 2003 was an awesome year. Yes, it may have been 15 years ago, but it still remains a great time for music, movies, and pop culture. Pre-marriage Beyonce and Jay-Z were topping the charts with “Crazy In L...
