Philadelphia

Theo R delivers a hypnotic folk experience in ‘Get Up!’

Philadelphia-based experimental folk artist Theo R is onto something special with his newly released single “Get Up!” Following his recent album, I Didn’t Imagine This!, “Get Up!” marks a new…

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Roots Picnic '24 Was A Much Needed Soulful Family Reuinion

For almost two decades and going strong, the Roots Picnic has been one of the premier festivals for rap, R&B, soul, and everything melanin in between. Held in Fairmount Park,…

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Smino talks Roots Picnic, upcoming music, and more [Interview]

When it comes to the Roots Picnic, few artists compliment the event and its essence quite like Smino. When digging into his discography, it seems like his music is tailor-made…

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Artimes Prime shares gritty new single "Guardian Knight"

Artimes Prime has dropped off a new single, titled "Guardian Knight". Philadelphia artist Artimes Prime’s discography is an adventure across the same diverse art he grew up listening to. His music…

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NxG finds the 'Equilibrium' on new project

Philadelphia rapper NxG has shared a fresh new project called Equilibrium. Across 9 tracks, he further defines his stylish, infectious style that engagingly incorporates forward-thinking sounds. After singles such as "Mismatch" and…

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What I learned at my first hardcore show: Soul Glo at the Zebulon

At the Soul Glo performance at the Zebulon, I got elbowed in the throat and threw up in my mask. It was the liveliest show I’ve been to all year. …

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NxG shares infectious single "Mismatch"

Philadelphia artist NxG has shared an infectious new song called "Mismatch", produced by Bugz Ronin, Rio and Nick Mira. Building momentum in his home city and beyond through projects like 2021's Outta…

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NxG and iayze share energizing single "Next Up"

Philadelphia artist NxG has shared a new single called "Next Up", featuring Texas' iayze. Building momentum in his home city and beyond through projects like 2021's Outta Here Soon with…

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Cloud Atrium embodies "Polarity" ahead of 'Complex Beings' album [Video]

When one envisions an independent artist, someone like Cloud Atrium comes to mind, a Philadelphia based rapper/producer/engineer/director that has a grasp on practically every facet of creation. Cloud recently released…

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Ivy Sole is ready to love and destroy on new E.P. 'SOUTHPAW'

The best thing about fresh artists in the current deluge of digital music is that they get straight to the point with minimal messing about. Philadelphia rapper Ivy Sole is…

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Philly poet Christinna O releases new single "Braided"

Hailing from Philadelphia, singer and spoken word poet Christinna O has released another single titled "Braided." As a queer Black woman, Christinna provides a unique, thought-provoking perspective in her music. The…

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Black Thought spills knowledge on 'Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Abel'

Black Thought, iconic rapper and the lead emcee of The Roots, returns to feed us knowledge once again with the new album Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Abel,…

Theo R delivers a hypnotic folk experience in ‘Get Up!’

Roots Picnic '24 Was A Much Needed Soulful Family Reuinion

Smino talks Roots Picnic, upcoming music, and more [Interview]

Artimes Prime shares gritty new single "Guardian Knight"

NxG finds the 'Equilibrium' on new project

What I learned at my first hardcore show: Soul Glo at the Zebulon

NxG shares infectious single "Mismatch"

NxG and iayze share energizing single "Next Up"

Ivy Sole is ready to love and destroy on new E.P. 'SOUTHPAW'

Philly poet Christinna O releases new single "Braided"

Black Thought spills knowledge on 'Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Abel'

Sam Robbins takes a moment of reflection with folk gem "Piles of Sand"

Good Time Locomotive delivers powerful and feel-good self-titled EP

The Open Flames share fiery and expansive album 'Same Time Next Year'

Leonie Persch reclaims power, freedom and identity on "Blindfolded"

SH|333|N drops ‘Big Bags,’ a bass-heavy banger that hits hard and stays hooked

Courtney Hart: A voice redefining country music for a new generation

Music & The Community: Multifaceted talent Pavel Lapkouski shares story of creating a record label

Canada's INSOMNIA festival unveils stacked 2025 lineup featuring Alesso, KSHMR & more

Videographer Barbara Safonkina weaves stunning visual tales

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022