The Roots Throw A HUGE Picnic in Philly & You’re Invited

The Fifth Annual Roots Picnic has expanded to two days of summer fun at the Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing hosted by the Legendary Roots Crew. As they have done in the previous years, the festival brings together a diverse line up of artists who cross genre boundary lines. Past ...

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Brad at World Café Live

Words by Sarah Merusi & Photos by Keanan Barbour-March It was a Brad revival in Philadelphia last Monday night. The band stopped by the World Café Live on a small East Coast leg of their US Tour to promote their latest album, United We Stand, off New York’s Razor & Tie Independent ...

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Non-Comm Photo Wrap & Report: Father John Misty Rocks The House!

Words by the Randy B, Photos by MJT Excuse me if this is a little scattered. It was a long day at World Cafe in Philly and The Randy Bee returned home way past his bed time. Oh well, such is the price we pay for Rock and Roll. In any case, after a day... Read More

Preview: 12th Annual Non-COMMvention in Philadelphia

  “I had no song in my repertoire for commercial radio anyway.”- Bob Dylan, Chronicles, Volume 1 The 12th annual Non-COMMvention, an AAA (Adult Album Alternative) Music Industry Convention, is back in Philadelphia at the World Cafe Live and Penn Park. It starts with two free ...

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Record Store Day April 21st 2012 – GET UP AND GO

For those just tuning in, Record Store Day was first created in 2007 as a way for independent record stores to come together nationally and internationally to celebrate music. Each year since then, it has occurred on the third Saturday of every April, making this year’s event this Saturday, ...

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Of Monsters and Men SOLD OUT The TLA

WHO: Of Monsters and Men WHERE: The Theater of Living Arts WHEN: April 3rd & 4th 2012 Of Monsters and Men came through Philadelphia for two shows at The Theater of Living Arts. Both of these shows were sold out well in advance. Which is amazing considering for the past few months the US ...

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TSI LookBack | Interview w/ Toy Soldiers

TSI was kick’n it at Nothern Liberties 2nd Street Festival last summer and caught up with Lancaster/Philly based Toy Soldiers. This mashed up super group is also set to play Nowadays Indie Music Festival THIS WEEKEND! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO VIDEO INTERVIEW BELOW:    

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TSI Music Awards – LINE UP RELEASED

The Tri State Indie Music Awards are coming up quick (2/26) and we are here to introduce you to 4/5ths of bands who will be performing LIVE on stage the night of the awards show!  The TSI Team has had the incredible challenge of narrowing down a lineup for the night that can represent the... ...

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Dr. Dog’s New Track + Music Video – “That Old Black Hole”

Dr. Dog just released a music video for a track off of there new album Be The Void called “That Old Black Hole”.  The album was recorded in Dr. Dogs home studio in Philly where they seem to spend lots of time.  From having a few studio pets to building onto the studio with ...

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Sidestage, with David & Wylie of The Dead Exs who Play BANG THIS during CMJ this week.

I caught up with David and Wylie of The Dead Exs after their set on Tuesday at Kung Fu Necktie. I wasn’t able to make it to the show, but they were cool with sticking around side stage and chatting for a bit. Both have been to Philadelphia before, “We’ve got some really, really awesome... Read More