Few concerts in our lifetime have used music to bring attention to issues that reach far beyond the concert stage. Live Aid brought the suffering of millions in Africa into homes around the world. Farm Aid brought attention to the hardships facing American farmers. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert put a worldwide spotlight on the […]

September 27, 2026 – Haute & Freddy brought their sold-out Big Disgrace World Tour to Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia on Sunday night. Michelle Buzz (Haute) and Lance Shipp (Freddy) are touring behind their debut album, Big Disgrace. They recently released “Touch Touch,” their first new song since the album. Photos + Review by Steve Cerf @stevecerf […]

September 18, 2026 – At just 22 years old, Los Angeles native Malcolm Todd sold out back-to-back Friday and Saturday night shows at The Met in Philadelphia. The singer-songwriter and guitarist is currently touring in support of his new album, Do That Again. Fans, mostly decked out in bright red T-shirts, stretched three city blocks […]

September 15, 2026 – Australian singer-songwriter Grace Cummings took the stage at MilkBoy on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, delivering a powerful 90-minute performance to a packed house of fans standing tightly shoulder to shoulder. With Cummings directly in front of the crowd on MilkBoy’s second-floor stage, she delivered a heartfelt performance on acoustic guitar, keyboard […]

August 26, 2026 – Myles Smith brought his “My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour to The Met in Philadelphia for a sold-out show. The tour comes in support of his debut album, released June 19. Selling out The Met is no small feat, let alone doing it while touring behind a debut album. Photos […]

[ Photography & Story by Rick Pettine ] October 4, 2026 – Philadelphia — The Los Angeles Rams mounted an impressive fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20 in front of a rowdy rain-soaked fan base, including NASA astronaut Christina Koch. The Eagles controlled the first half behind quarterback Jalen Hurts (1), who threw two touchdown […]

[ Photography & Story by Rick Pettine ] October 3, 2026 – Villanova, PA — The Morgan State Bears pulled off a stunning 38–35 upset victory against the Villanova Wildcats at Villanova. Quarterback Cameron Edge (5) struck first for the Bears with a 5-yard touchdown run, which Villanova quickly answered with a 2-yard scoring plunge from running […]

[ Photos & story by Rick Pettine ] September 26, 2026 – Villanova, PA — The Colgate Raiders surprised the FCS world with a 28-21 upset victory over the #23 Villanova Wildcats on Nova’s homecoming Family Weekend. Colgate QB Jake Stearney (#15) orchestrated the upset by throwing for 158 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with wide […]

[Photography & Story by Rick Pettine ] September 25, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA — The Army Black Knights edged past the Temple Owls 21-17 securing their fifth straight win in the series.  Army quarterback Cale Hellums (#3) powered the victory with a standout performance, rushing for 104 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries. The Black Knights […]

[ Photography & Story by Rick Pettine ] The Temple Owls football team kicked off their 2026 season with a commanding 38-14 victory over the Rhode Island Rams. The Owls dominated on the ground, powered by running back Keveun Mason, who logged a career day with 158 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Under a dual-quarterback system rotating […]

[ Photography & Story by Rick Pettine ] August 28, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA — The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 30-13  at Lincoln Financial Field, allowing Cincinnati to finish their preseason undefeated at 3-0 while the Eagles dropped to 0-3.  And….so what?! With both teams resting their primary starters to protect them for the upcoming regular season, the game served as […]

[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 […]

December 31, 2025 – Snacktime’s third annual New Year’s Eve run at Brooklyn Bowl filled early, coats vanished into the void, and by the time the lights dropped, everyone already looked committed to staying up late and feeling it in the morning. Photos + Article by @a.j.kinney The crowd skewed older, and it showed in […]

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, […]

Few concerts in our lifetime have used music to bring attention to issues that reach far beyond the concert stage. Live Aid brought the suffering of millions in Africa into homes around the world. Farm Aid brought attention to the hardships facing American farmers. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert put a worldwide spotlight on the […]

HOLMDEL, N.J. — Some bands rely on nostalgia to carry a performance. Stone Temple Pilots use it as a launching point. June 28, 2026 – On a warm summer evening at PNC Bank Arts Center, the Southern California rock veterans transformed the Holmdel amphitheater into a celebration of one of the deepest catalogs to emerge […]

HOLMDEL, N.J. — If there was ever a place where country music feels right at home in New Jersey, it’s the lawn at PNC Bank Arts Center on a summer night. June 18, 2026 – Long before Riley Green took the stage, the parking lots had already turned into one giant tailgate. Pickup trucks lined […]

June 20, 2026 – Legendary gothic metal band Evanescence brought their Sanctuary Tour to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden Saturday night. Rather than relying on a greatest hits set, the band spent much of the evening showcasing material from their latest critically acclaimed release, Sanctuary, performing all 11 tracks from the album. From the moment […]

June 05, 2026 – Indie alt-rock icons Modest Mouse played to a sold out crowd at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on Friday night. The venue was packed shoulder-to-shoulder from the barricade to the back wall as fans gathered to celebrate the release of the band’s eighth studio album, An Eraser and a Maze, their […]