September 20th, 2024 – It was one of those muggy, East Coast nights where crossing the turbulent Delaware River by ferry, favored a night of unrest. The neon lights of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion glowed like a sinister welcome mat. It was a perfect setting for the sonic assault KoRn was about to unleash. But […]

September 24th, 2024 – Singer/songwriter Maxwell brought his sexy appeal and swagger to a packed Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia Tuesday as part of his Serenade Tour. The crowd—largely made up of “beautiful” ladies especially dolled up for the occasion—knew every song from his 28-year career, which includes five albums, three Grammy Awards, and 13 […]

September 23rd, 2024 – Royel Otis are an Australian indie-pop sensation from Sydney. The down-under duo consists of bandmates Royel Maddell (guitar) and Otis Pavlovic (lead vocals), hence the name – Royel Otis. Tonight, they played to a sold-out audience at Union Transfer in Philly. In fact, every venue they’ve performed at so far has […]

September 20th, 2024 – In life, everything must come to an end—whether relationships, careers, or even the tours of legendary musicians. In March of this year, music icon Jeff Lynne announced that he and his legendary ELO are ending touring for good. It’s lights out for ELO as they close out North America with their […]

Thursday September 12th, 2024 – Man, what a trip! STS9 just graced us with their incomparable vibes at Brooklyn Bowl Philly, and it was a cosmic journey like no other. The energy was electric, and the crowd was buzzing with that familiar, deep-rooted excitement. It’s been a minute since STS9 last played Philly—the band hasn’t […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 28, 2024 – Villanova, PA — On a rainy Fall night, the Wildcats easily handled the Long Island University Sharks, 24-10. The offense for Villanova racked up 392 total yards, lead by true freshman David Avit (24 carries, 160 yards and 1 TD), Isaiah Ragland (14 carries, 47 yards and 2 […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 26, 2024 – Philadelphia, PA — The Army Black Knights came into Lincoln Financial Field and destroyed the Temple Owls 42-14 to stay undefeated after their first 4 games. The Knights came out strong, scoring on their first 2 possessions. QB Bryson Daily, who again was their top rusher, ran and […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 21, 2024 – State College, PA — The Penn State Nittany Lions shut out the Kent State Golden Flashes, 56-0, in the Military Appreciation game at Beaver Stadium. It was all Penn State, with a team record breaking offensive performance generating 718 total yards, while the defense held Kent State to […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 14, 2024 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats hung on Saturday to beat the Towson Tigers, after Towson misses 2 late game field goals. It was a close contest as Towson had many opportunities to take the lead, but none more than 48 and 37-yard field goals. With less than […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] August 29, 2024 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats open their 2024 season with a close win over Youngstown State, 24-17. Nova’s QB Connor Watkins (4) had a stellar game, rushing for over 100 yards and two touchdowns, while completing 6 passes for 90-yards. Leading the rest of the Wildcat’s offensive […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] February 24, 2024 – Philadelphia, PA — Flyers lose to the Rangers, 2-1, but the first period reminded me of the Broad Street Bully days! It was a matter of time, about 3 minutes in fact, before Deslauriers dropped the gloves against the Ranger’s 6’7″ rookie Matt Rempe. Earlier in the week, […]

[ 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 […]

In advance of two concerts planned for December 28th (SOLD OUT) and December 29th at the Fillmore, I had the pleasure of speaking with The Struts’ lead singer, and front-man extraordinaire, Luke Spiller! {Interview and photos by Rick Pettine} Rick Pettine (IP): Hey, hello Luke – how are you? Luke Spiller: Well, I’m really, really […]

Not too long ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the Growlers frontman, Brooks Nielson (on their high-tech tour bus with a super chill vibe), before he had to run to soundcheck at Union Transfer. I ending up learning a lot about the band that unwittingly created the genre known today as “beach […]

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 […]

The three day block party will showcase 15+ performances & panels across 4 venues, food trucks, beer gardens, street art & murals, and a bevy of other activities and attractions. Run The Jewels, Philly natives Tierra Whack & DJ Diamond Kuts, Dethklok, and more than a dozen other acts are gearing up for what looks […]

Mondo Cozmo – the chart-topping brainchild of alternative singer-songwriter (and Philly native) Josh Ostrander has announced today’s premiere of his eagerly awaited new single. “Upside Down” is available now via Last Gang Records at all DSPs and streaming services and we couldn’t be more excited. The companion video is also available TODAY on the official […]

Saturday, September 7th, 2024 – As if descending into the very catacombs of some forgotten realm, the atmosphere inside Kung Fu Necktie for Mortiis’ performance was one of anticipation for the dungeon master. A sold out crowd, robed in black, seemed like wanderers summoned to an unholy ritual. The night promised an immersive journey through […]

May 22nd, 2024 – As an avid listener of old-school Bay Area thrash metal, I’ve been to more shows than I can count. But let me tell you, the Death To All tribute show at the TLA in Philly last night took me right back to those glory days of the fantastic four. Photos + […]

May 19th 2024 – In the dimly lit cavern of Union Transfer, a raucous congregation gathered for a night that would redefine the very essence of punk rock. Mannequin Pussy, Philadelphia’s prodigal punk heroes, returned to their roots with a feverish intensity that shook the walls and rattled souls. The scene was set with an […]

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, […]

              Theater of Living Arts, it’s been awhile. Reminiscing of my days living on south street, randomly catching a show after drinks and tots at Tattooed Moms. You’ve had some work done: new floors, a paint job, new sound, and what’s this… a Photo pit! I was delighted to see those Chandeliers still hanging in […]