Topic: Music
Bumi Fernandez-West
The iconic photographer, brand marketer and chef interviews the family woman behind Odunde — celebrating 50 years this Sunday
By Reuben Harley
Putting the Blues in Sinners
How Philadelphia guitarist Randy Bowland shaped Hollywood’s next breakout star
By Malcolm Burnley
Political Satire for the TikTok Age
Philly punk rocker Ron Gallo once avoided social media. Now he’s made it the stage for his most unseriously serious music yet, attracting both worldwide fans and MAGA haters
By Malcolm Burnley
Essential Viewing for All Black Philadelphians
Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s latest film in theaters now, is a tribute to Black people, their music, and their American experience
By Dr. James Peterson
“We Are in Survival Mode”
Even with a city budget proposal that pays for community-driven gun violence intervention work, organizers are worried about President Donald Trump’s promises to slash federal funding
By Afea Tucker
The Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame Gala
Celebrate Jordan Mailata, Bob Geldoff and the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, Stephen Sondheim, Schooly D and other Philly legends on April 30
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
How to Make that Super Bowl Feeling Last Forever …
The Birds won by playing as a team. You can, too. Join something!
By Lauren McCutcheon
Lifetime Achievement Larry Magid
The legendary concert promoter and rock and roll impresario didn’t just help create the 60s and 70s counterculture. He rocked the world, but he’s as Philly as they come
By Larry Platt
Thyme After Time
The Plough & The Stars Irish pub open mic stays spirited on a Sunday afternoon after 27 years of practice
By Nora Grace-Flood
What Really Happened When Dylan Went Electric?
The South Philly-based author of the book that’s the basis for the biopic A Complete Unknown on what the movie missed, how the Dylan and Swift cults compare, and who owns pop culture antihero status today.
By Larry Platt