• Dancing with the Thrill Kill Kult: A Night of Industrial Disco

    How I joined a Kult and danced with the devil under the glow of neon lights. Thursday, November 6th – It was an early evening at the Reverb Nightclub (one of Reading PA’s premier rock venues). A line of people were gathered outside, ready to… Read more

  • Legendary Heavy-Metal Heavyweights Help Kickoff the Opening Nighy of Downtown Allentown’s Newest Music Venue

    Saturday, March 8th – It’s been ten-years since Allentown’s longtime music venue, the Crocodile Rock Cafe, shuttered their doors. Other venues have stepped up to take its place. These include the PP&L Arena in Allentown, Wind Creek Event Center in South Side Bethlehem, and the… Read more

  • Doyle and OTEP at Reverb

    On a cloudy evening in downtown Reading, the “Tour With No Name” featuring the return of Doyle (of the iconic horror punks The Misfits fame), OTEP, and returning tour-mates Red Devil Vortex, stopped by Reverb. This was the second date of the tour which kicked… Read more

  • BRAID kicks off their ‘Frame and Canvas’ 25th Anniversary Tour at Southside Bethlehem

    Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 National Sokols in Bethlehem, PA was the site for a very special occasion.  Having recently released the remixed and remastered 25th anniversary version of 90s landmark album  ‘Frame and Canvas’, emo legends Braid embarked on a tour to celebrate.  This was… Read more

  • Movie Review: Barbie

    Right from the bat you can tell that everyone who worked on this movie put their heart and soul into it. The color palette, nostalgic costumes, choreographed dance numbers and diverse characters echo the childhood memories of this iconic doll line. With bright pastels, splendid… Read more

  • Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company’s 11th Anniversary Party and an Interview with Nuno of A Wilhelm Scream

    The Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company celebrated their 11th anniversary on a perfect day with with food trucks, tattoos, VHS, guitar effects pedals and, of course, brews. Extra shoutout to The Plate Club and some of the best corn fritters I’ve ever had.’ The highlight, though, was… Read more

  • Meet The All-Female Team Behind Scranton, PA’s CAMP PUNKSYLVANIA Music & Camping Festival

    Anticipation is building for this year’s CAMP PUNKSYLVANIAMUSIC & CAMPING FESTIVAL, taking place in Scranton, PASeptember 1-3, 2023, with a stacked lineup that includes such punk rock luminaries as The Suicide Machines, A Wilhelm Scream, Tsunami Bomb, Bad Cop Bad Cop, War On Women, The Dollyrots, The Bar Stool Preachers, Belvedere, Mikey Ergand… Read more

  • FOUR CHORD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023 Lineup Announced: Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday, Andrew McMahon, Waterparks, The Maine, Gaslight Anthem, The Interrupters, Alkaline Trio and More!

    Four Chord Music Festival returns to Western, Pennsylvania’s Wild Things Park on August 12 and 13, 2023!! The ninth iteration of the two-day, 100% DIY festival offers fans a fully stacked lineup of superstars from across the punk rock spectrum, including Yellowcard (performing ‘Ocean Avenue’ in full), Taking Back Sunday, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness,… Read more

  • CAMP PUNKSYLVANIA Music & Camping Festival Returns!!

    Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival has announced the full lineup of artists set to perform at the highly anticipated 3rd annual event. Pennsylvania’s first DIY music & camping festival, Camp Punksylvania takes place September 1-3, 2023 at the legendary Circle Drive-In Theater. The festival features three stages and one-of-a-kind events that showcase and uplift the voices… Read more

  • Exclusive Interview: Catbite (EP: 93)

    The final day of Musikfest 2022 had one more treat for ska fans.  Catbite from Philadelphia had performed here in 2021 and, luckily for me, came back in 2022. This interview was conducted before their early evening set at the Zinzenplatz stage.   The tent quickly filled up… Read more

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