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Articles by Sophia Varoumas
New Songs, Old Sounds and the Inimitable St. Patrick’s Day Tour. Everything is Coming Up Dropkick!
By Ric Sperrazza/Live photos courtesy of Ric Sperrazza and Dropkick Murphys Towards the end of 2022, I had the opportunity to see The Dropkick Murphys do an all-acoustic set in Atlantic City of songs crafted from the unproduced lyrics and unrealized songs of Woody Guthrie.
Take Me Out To Play Music Conference: An Artist’s View, Part One
Written and Photographed by Maria Arroyo In this two-part series, contributing writers and musicians Maria Arroyo and Dustin Sclafani partake, perform, and report on the Play Music Conference. They each give us an inside look at the spectacular annual event with an artist’s perspective to attending the music education panels as well as performing on their respective nights. That Mag readers, it’s time to prepare your favorite beverage and sit down to read a real treat.
All You Need Is Love - A Conversation With Bright Kelly
By Nick Hopton Photographs courtesy of Bright Kelly “Bring down that old record player we found, in that sorrow-strewn store, in that ten-dollar town,I’ll dig up something to move to, If you pour the wine”. It’s not very often that the opening lines of an album immediately draw you in and place you in a moment, not only in the life of the artist, but reminiscent of one of your own. It might not be that exact one that they sing about, but you’re moved somewhere with that familiar feeling.
Loving the Banjo With Larkin Poe at Fonda Theatre
Written and Photographed by Julie Shaw I love the banjo. I will never apologize for that. I don’t know exactly what it is about a banjo that makes me so happy, but every single time I hear one, I can’t help but feel better, about all things in life. The two bands that played this night both brought their banjos and I feel like we are all better for it. I clearly am not the only person who is drawn to the banjo.
Dry Reef Take on Ardmore Music Hall
By Killian O’Neil Photos By Lead Photographer Liv Foltiny In thirty years of living, I’ve never considered myself a reggae fan. Typically, what my playlist consists of is something with a whiney voice, a heavy rift and it’s coming from the ethers of emo music. This past Friday at Ardmore Music Hall all of that changed.Dry Reef and Yam Yam were co-heading with local opener, We Are Minka. It was also Superbowl weekend and the Birds were playing so energy everywhere was high, especially that night.
Emily Breeze Releases, Rapture
By Dustin Sclafani The illusion that all good art has an age limit is a staple in our society. It seems an artist’s age can become branded to them like their own personal Scarlet Letter. The lie that we no longer have an artistic point of view can snuff out the fire in so many artists but truly a death nail if you are a woman in the music industry, but like any glass ceiling all it takes is one brick and the person with one hell of an arm to smash that son of a.
The Piano Guys Play Terrace Theatre in Long Beach
Written and Photographed By Julie Shaw When I cover a show by artists I have never seen live before, I do my best to not walk in with any kind of expectations. This allows me to experience the show with fresh eyes. Walking into The Piano Guys’ show at The Terrace Theater in Long Beach, California, I had absolutely no idea what I was going to experience. Was I going to sit in silence as I enjoyed masterfully played music, as one would expect from such a concert?
Let The Good Times Roll with Mac Saturn
By Alicia Lanides / Photos by Lead Photographer Liv Foltiny A few nights ago, The Foundry effectively functioned as a 50-year time capsule. One containing vintage three-piece suits, patent leather shoes, shag haircuts, glamorous shades, and of course, good old-fashioned rock and roll.
Local Boys Make Good By Killian O’Neill
Photos by Mark Franzen Dry Reef is something of pure alchemy. This band continues its journey beyond adolescence and into adulthood. The best way to explain their sound is if Explosions In The Sky had a baby with Lotus, then somehow Rebulation got sprinkled on top. I know that’s a bit of a mind-blowing thought, but it’s true. In 2019, Dry Reef was introduced to me, and in August 2022 I got the opportunity to see them perform live at Ardmore Music Hall.
SMYL Releases New Album Feb 3
By Noelle Simeone Photos by Sarah Cass SYML, Finnish for the word simple, has been releasing music since 2016. With a folk-rock base, in the alternative genre, SYML has created a new record that doesn’t feel overly crowded or muddled by too many musicians in the studio. “The Day My Father Died” has 15 tracks, and packs as much of a punch as SYML’s usual quiet, piano-laden, self-described sad songs, making it worth the listen. This new album approaches loss and grief, but unlike his 2021 EP “Dim”.
Philly Artist Teyquil Turns Back The Clock With New Single
By Nick Hopton Photos courtesy of James Lowrie Hailing from the great city of Philadelphia, Teyquil is an emerging artist, writer and musician extraordinaire who has just released his newest track, “Flashy”. From the moment the first notes drop, the vibe and feel bring you right back to the synth covered 80s era of pop music that, so profoundly impacted not only forthcoming musicians, but the world as a whole.
40 Fest: The Atlanta Punk Scene at its Best
Written and Photographed by Ivy E The Atlanta punk scene is alive and well, and thanks to events like 40 Fest, it’s thriving. The three-day, all-ages punk music festival hosted by Bill Johnston and BambiNicole has been something punks from all over the US look forward to going to. This year, I decided to see what all the fuss is about. The lineup was jam-packed with bands like Cheap Sex, Anti-Heros, Endless Struggle, Blank 77, Broken Cuffs, Ponx Attacks and The Havoc.
Poolblood debuts their indie-rock dream sequence, Mole
Written By Noelle Simeon Poolblood’s debut album, Mole, is a record that reminds me why I love writing about music: it is gentle and careful and open. It is both self-affirming and self-deprecating. To be honest, it reminded me of the part of myself that lingers from my teen/young adulthood, when things seemed so uncertain.
Life Through the Perspective Prism That is Seth Adam
Written by Dustin Sclafani Since the dawn of singing the troubadour has been the source of news and information, whether the soul cry of Marvin Gaye just struggling with “What’s Going On” or the timeline set in G MAjor that is “We Didn’t Start the Fire” music can be a mirror of the times we live in and that echoes thru every passing tone that is Fits and Starts and Stops by Seth Adam. The New Haven, CT.
Gigi Rowe: Find the Unicorns
Written by Sophia Varoumas When Gigi Rowe’s debut album created some buzz around That Mag’s virtual offices last week, senior writer Sophia Varoumaswent on assignment to follow the artist to her NYC show, finding out exactly what was said when Jay Z complimented her (twice!) and gain insight into the Gigi Rowe evolution of a glamorous runaway.
PHL Live! wants your submissions!
By Sophia Varoumas Preparations have begun for the 7th Annual PHL Live! talent show. Sponsored this year by Dunkin’, musical talent from across the city of brotherly and sisterly love, are encouraged to take a chance and showcase their talent in one of 10 musical categories. PHL Live! is looking for musicians to showcase their original music, for a chance to take their musical career to the next level, and it all starts at home in Philly.
An extraterrestrial evening with Puscifer and special guests Moodie Black at The Met
Carina Round gives you full-body chills with her compelling performance, alongside living rock legend Maynard James Keenan at Philadelphia’s The Met. By Sophia Varoumas “Phil’s Friends” receive the satirical and theatrical probing performance they anticipated. Maynard James Keenan (vocals) and Carina Round (vocals/guitar/percussion/keys), of Puscifer, performed in divine masculine/feminine post-punk harmony at The Met.
Punk rock vets The Offspring celebrate ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ tour at Asbury Park’s The Stone Pony
Written by Sophia Varoumas The punk rock veterans, the Offspring, popped into Asbury Park’s, The Stone Pony, on May 12th to celebrate the band’s ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ tour. The ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ tour and their latest studio album, Let the Bad Times Roll, were included in the festivities, celebrating some of their biggest tracks. They played a solid 75-minute set, opening with, “Want You Bad,” a fast-paced power ballad to get the crowd excited.
Punk rock vets The Offspring celebrate 25th anniversary at Asbury Park’s The Stone Pony
Written by Sophia Varoumas The punk rock veterans, the Offspring, popped into Asbury Park’s, The Stone Pony, on May 12th to mark the band’s 25th Anniversary in music. The 25th Anniversary tour and their latest studio album, Let the Bad Times Roll, were included in the festivities, celebrating some of their biggest tracks. They played a solid 75-minute set, opening with, “Want You Bad,” a fast-paced power ballad to get the crowd excited.
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