Written and Photographed by: Lisa Melograno On Sunday, July 14th, The Pretenders, with Chrissie Hynde leading on vocals and guitar, Kris Sonne on drums, Dave Page rocking the bass, and James Walbourne completing the lineup on guitar, captivated a sold-out crowd at Philadelphia’s historic Fillmore. The venue’s intimate and lively vibe, steeped in rich history, contributed to the evening’s enchantment. Fans, primarily aged forty and older, turned up in jeans and a variety of ’80s band t-shirts, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that transported attendees back to the golden age of rock. The Preten ..read more

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett The Sunday Scaries weren’t a factor at Johnny Brenda’s in Fishtown on July 14, as the second-story venue was loaded with attendees for a show with an eclectic bill. Sixteen Jackies celebrated the release of their first full-length album “Bangs & Whimpers” that night and brought along synth-punkers Fast Car Slow Car and the more roots-rock-based Mavis the Dog. Before the show even started, Jackies singer Jody DeMarco was mingling with fans, giving them a touch of the band’s signature glam vibe by adding Sixteen Jackies-branded eye glitter. Whil ..read more

Rebel Girl, by Kathleen Hanna Written by: Lisa Melograno As I dove into Kathleen Hanna‘s “Rebel Girl,” I was captivated by her vivid descriptions of her life, from childhood and beyond. Her recollections of the shows she watched, dance classes, music, and fashion struck a chord with me, evoking memories of my own upbringing. Hanna’s engaging narrative had me eager to delve further into her inspiring story. In this captivating memoir, Hanna offers a candid glimpse into her remarkable journey, marked by personal struggles, triumphs, and a relentless spirit that solidified her place in the punk ..read more

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett Temperatures in Philadelphia have been pushing 100 degrees, so the last thing anyone wants is more heat. But at Johnny Brenda’s Saturday night, three local acts turned the heat up all the way, delivering heavy riffs, dance-inducing punk, blistering solos, and mind-bending aural trips. Psychedelic rockers Slomo Sapiens celebrated the release of their sophomore album, The Holy Babble, by headlining the gig, with Wax Jaw and Flatwaves opening the show. Flatwaves hit the stage first and brought a thundering bass tone that served as the driving force of the ..read more

Written by: Nick Hopton and Photographed by Michael Greco As the lights dimmed in the heart of Philadelphia, the air thick with the smell of overpriced beer and rarely washed denim, we felt the weight of life lift off of our shoulders, if only for a little while. Frank Turner and his band of Sleeping Souls ended their Undefeated Tour of 2024 in our city, promising an evening that would resonate deeply with every lost soul fortunate enough to find their way. Standing amid a sea of fans as I had many times before, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of being at home…. connected by a shared passion ..read more

Written And Photographed By Liv Foltiny   Sept. 10, 2021, was a date of multiple firsts for me: my first time seeing a concert at The Mann, my first time serving as a contributing photographer for THAT MAG, my first time working with Nick Hopton (whom I now call a friend), and my first time photographing one of my favorite bands, The Struts. Prior to that particular day, I had only photographed a single concert at a much smaller venue. Needless to say, I was excited but also a bit nervous; everything was new to me, and, considering I was about to photograph a band that I love, I didn’t w ..read more

Written and Photographed by : Eric Sperrazza   Picture if you will a once vintage theater in the suburbs of Philadelphia that became a forty-year venue staple in the music industry; still adorning the lightbulb-lit marquee atop the entrance. Now imagine that same boutique venue packed with 500 fans on a warm spring night. Creating hot fusion and practically melding those in attendance together, as the imprinted energy of “David Bowie,” “The Ramones,” “Eric Clapton,”and “Pink Floyd” ooze from the pores of the walls. That was exactly the scene in Ardmore,  on Monday evening as fans to ..read more

Photographed And Written By Liv Foltiny   On April 20th, Ardmore, PA had its very first Spring Fest, an all-day outdoor event everyone could attend free of charge. Hosted by Mirror Image Events and JFS4 Enterprises, Ardmore Spring Fest sought to bring the community together through music (with live performances throughout the day) as well as the products and services from local businesses and artists. Even though I was only there for the second half of the event, one thing was utterly clear: the festival not only met its goal of fostering togetherness and communal support but also ended ..read more

  Written and Photographed by : Eric Sperrazza           It was 1991 when Cypress Hill debuted, with their single “Hand on the Pump.” Members, Senen ‘Sen Dog’ Reyes, Louis ‘B-Real’ Freese, and Lawrence ‘DJ Muggs’ Muggerud were on their way to super-stardom. Touring on the stage that made the definitive soundtrack of the ’90s, Lollapalooza, Cypress Hill discovered mass appeal from  all walks of life; fans of Grunge, Heavy Metal, Punk, and Pop joined Hip-Hop aficionados in embracing the band’s blended tales of west coast criminality mixed with a healthy l ..read more

Photos and Written by : Alexandrea Da Veiga  As I ascended from the bustling first floor filled with the typically boring Center City Saturday crowd, the transition to the upstairs venue felt like stepping into an alternate universe. The loud, punk, hot, and queer space exuded an energy that was much closer to what I like, which is what my pre-show research lead me to expect from this band. Thus Love, a queer post-punk band hailing from the woods of Brattleboro, Vermont, and one of the few good things to emerge from the Pandemic (the band was “forced” to their debut album, Memorial, duri ..read more