Joe Kramer as Ralff, and Ignacyo Matynia as Razzorakk What if aliens landed in Philly? It doesn’t seem that outlandish when you really think about it, does it? In fact, Philly would be the place where this would happen. And the out-of-this-world comedy Higher Grounds considers this exact scenario. I had the chance to chat with Joe Kramer and Christian Sarkis Graham, the creators behind the film. Kramer not only wrote and directed the film, but also plays the lead role of the alien Ralff. This isn’t his first directing credit either, as he directed the locally shot and internationally celebrate ..read more

Featured photo by photo_dystopia The state of pop music is in very good hands, especially with singer/songwriters like the one we’re interviewing today. Meet Kelsey Blackstone, a talented soul-rock singer-songwriter hailing from Boston. Her musical prowess has garnered widespread acclaim from various radio stations and publications like The Hartford Courant, The Boston Hassle, WRBB, and more – and I’m honored to have her on the blog! Kelsey has also received awards from prestigious institutions like the Berklee College of Music and the United Nations for her exceptional artistry, and her band ..read more

Nate Smith is a 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated drummer, composer and producer. Last night, he played at World Cafe Live as part of a limited East Coast run of tour dates in support of his latest album, Kinfolk 2: See The Birds. I had the chance to attend and photograph the event, and while I'm not all that familiar ..read more

We love to see an up-and-coming Philly artist thriving. Lena Fine is an honest singer and songwriter making indie-folk tracks that invoke a sense of nostalgia for young coming-of-age people. Currently signed by Dime + Dog Records and inspired by Soccer Mommy’s relatability and Joni Mitchell’s storytelling ability, Lena Fine’s relatable lyrics and dazzling vocals ..read more

From the sleepy town of Dover, Delaware five musicians bonded over a shared love of melodic guitar-driven,  female-fronted indie rock music to form the band Braxton Hicks. Crediting influences such as Middle Kids, Echosmith, The Smiths, The Cure, Sleater-Kinney, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Dum Dum Girls, The Beths, The Pixies, The Police and U2, Braxton Hicks combine ear-candy guitar ..read more