November 14, 2025 – The Wellmont Theater was already humming, it was one of those packed-to-the-rafters nights where the air feels electric. Like Montclair itself, I sensed something was about to ignite. The November chill outside never stood a chance against a sold-out room full of denim, leather, and people ready to have their faces […]

November 13, 2025 – Union Transfer in Philadelphia was packed shoulder to shoulder as the crowd settled in early, filling every spot on the floor. People were clearly curious to see what Dove Ellis would bring on his Getting Killed Tour, his first time playing shows in the U.S. The room had that quiet buzz […]

November 07, 2025 – I’ve been following the band State Champs since they were scribbling their name on the back of mixtapes in the dorm room of my pop punk dreams, so walking into House of Independents in Asbury Park felt like stepping back and forward all at once. Photos + Article by Alyssa Ciervo […]

November 07, 2025 – Rocket hit Warehouse on Watts in Philly and turned the place inside out. Packed house, shoulder to shoulder, sold out. The LA quartet Alithea Tuttle (vocals/bass), Desi Scaglione (guitar), Baron Rinzler (guitar), and Cooper Ladomade (drums) is out supporting their debut album, “R is for Rocket,” and they play like a […]

November 02, 2025 – Inside a packed TLA in Philadelphia, fans of all ages waited forhannah bahng to take the stage. The 21-year-old independent Australian singer-songwriter runs her own label, Bahng Entertainment, and is out on The Misunderstood World Tour supporting her latest EP of the same name. Photography & Review by Steve Cerf  @stevecerf […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] October 25, 2025 – Villanova, PA — Villanova extended their winning streak to 5 after topping the Albany Great Danes, 29-16 in front of their homecoming crowd. Pat McQuaide threw for 203 total yards, including two touchdowns to wide receiver Luke Colella. Jack Barnum made field goals of 41, 23 and 44 […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] October 18, 2025 – Villanova, PA — In a one-sided match, the FCS 15th ranked Villanova Wildcats dominated the Hampton Pirates at home 56-14. Nova’s QB Pat McQuaide passed for 166 yards and 5 TDs each to a different receiver. By the end of the first half, the rout was on with […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 27, 2025 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats pulled out a win on Family Weekend against the William & Mary Tribe, 31-24. The Wildcats struck first when David Avid (24) dove for the score after the offense drove 92 yards to set up the TD. But the Tribe scored 2 […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 20, 2025 – Chester, PA — The Union held onto a one goal lead to edge past their Eastern Conference opponent New England Revolution at Subaru Park. The first half was scoreless as both teams had their chances. However in the 70th minute in the second half, Bruno Damiani found the […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 13, 2025 – State College, PA — On a warm Fall day in front of 109,500 fans in Happy Valley, the Penn State Nittany Lions had no problem defeating the Villanova Wildcats. However the fight they got from Nova, especially in the first half, was more than expected. Penn State amassed […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 6, 2025 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats opened their 2025 season by defeating the Colgate Raiders 24-17 under a twilight rain. It was a close game, but Nova’s veteran experience from graduate student transfer QB Pat McQuaide (7) proved to be the difference. In addition to one passing and […]

[Edited Transcript: Abbreviated for length and clarity] Interview + Article By: Erin Hunter (@erinehunter) April 15th, 2025 – Cory Marks is a top-charting Country Rock artist from North Bay, Ontario, in Canada. From the day he was encouraged to perform open-mike at a bar, he was destined to sing, and he has become the first […]

[Edited Transcript: Abbreviated for length and clarity] Interview by Erin Hunter + Photos by Steve Cerf January 25h, 2025 – Sierra Spirit is an indigenous artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born Sierra Spirit Kihega, storytelling was always a significant part of her culture, and her debut EP is a reflection of this innate part of indigenous […]

[ Interview by Jen Strogatz ] [ Photos by Jen Strogatz ] Independent Philly: Where does the name ‘Jungle Giants’ come from? Who thought of it? Andrew Dooris: When we were first starting up the band, we all came up with a few names; I think The Jungle Giants was Sam’s. We handn’t formally decided […]

[Interview by David J. Miller] The Cold War Kids are in the midst of a tour that brings them to the City of Brotherly Love on Friday, January 31st, 2020 at The Fillmore. Back in November, lead singer Nathan Willett spoke with us about the new album, their live show, the challenges of adapting to […]

Ahead of their upcoming Step to the Local Motion Tour and their show at the TLA in Philadelphia on February 15th, Pepper’s drummer Yesod Williams took some time to speak with IndependentPhilly.com about their new album, Local Motion, the band’s history, his favorite thing about Philly, how much pot the 3 members of Pepper can all smoke […]

Independent Philly recently had the opportunity to speak with Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Ron Pope. If you haven’t heard of Ron Pope, you might recognize his music from features on shows like like NBC’s “The Voice,” CW’s “Vampire Diaries,” “90210,” and multiple seasons of FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” which sent two of his albums into […]

August 9, 2025 – As the lights dimmed, the Akron, Ohio duo of Dan Auerbach (lead vocals, guitar) and Patrick Carney (drums) kicked off the night with the gritty trifecta “Thickfreakness / The Breaks / I’ll Be Your Man,” setting the tone for what would be a raw and electric performance. The curtain lifted as […]

August 01, 2025 – Let’s get one thing out of the way: yes, World Cafe Live is still standing, and still under fire. After a bitter clash earlier this summer between venue ownership and a tight-knit crew of dedicated staffers many of whom were suddenly let go after raising concerns over a variety of issues; […]

The Duffy String Band, a renowned participant in Philadelphia’s annual Mummer’s Parade, has long been celebrated for its vibrant and entertaining performances that captivate audiences and exemplify the rich tradition of Mummers in the city. The Mummers Parade, held annually on New Year’s Day, is a cherished Philadelphia tradition dating back to the 19th century, […]

The block party took over The Fillmore Campus on Friday, doing its darnedest to make everyone forget the near 100° temperatures The Adult Swim Festival was billed as a block party bonanza that offered chart-topping artists, comedic stalwarts, and a bevy of concessions and activities. Despite the weekend scorcher, the festival delivered on all that […]

November 14, 2025 – The Wellmont Theater was already humming, it was one of those packed-to-the-rafters nights where the air feels electric. Like Montclair itself, I sensed something was about to ignite. The November chill outside never stood a chance against a sold-out room full of denim, leather, and people ready to have their faces […]

November 07, 2025 – I’ve been following the band State Champs since they were scribbling their name on the back of mixtapes in the dorm room of my pop punk dreams, so walking into House of Independents in Asbury Park felt like stepping back and forward all at once. Photos + Article by Alyssa Ciervo […]

October 24, 2025 – Every seat at the sold-out Parx Casino in Bensalem was full of anticipation as fans waited for ’90s alternative rock icons Everclear to take the stage. When they finally appeared, the crowd erupted into a thunderous cheer. The band is on tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Sparkle […]

October 3, 2025 – The Mountain Goats, the indie-folk band formed by singer-songwriter John Darnielle, brought their sold-out tour to Ardmore Music Hall. The trio, featuring Darnielle on vocals, guitar, and keyboards, Jon Wurster on drums, and Matt Douglas on keyboards, saxophone, and bass guitar, played to a packed house that hung on every word. […]

September 27, 2025 – Kimmel is not your typical metal den. It’s wood, marble, balconies, refined acoustic curves. You expect chamber music or classical recitals there, not drum-driven rune magic. That tension between a “prestige” theater and primal aural assault was the secret electric current of the night. Photos by Keith Baker ( @average_joe_photo ) […]