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Listen: Hop Along to a “Texas Funeral”

Philadelphia’s Hop Along is set to release their sophomore album Painted Shut on May 4th through Saddle Creek. Known for their enigmatic indie-pop meets growling guitar grunge, Painted Shut is a record of lush compositions, fuzzed-out guitar riffs and captivating vignettes that tell vivid stories of desperation and weary awakening. On the album, recorded and mixed by John Agnello … Continue reading

Hear: Screaming Females’ New Album Rose Mountain
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Hear: Screaming Females’ New Album Rose Mountain

New Jersey DIY-punk trio Screaming Females is gearing up to drop their sixth LP Rose Mountain . In it the band hopes to explore a more streamlined sound, pushing vocals and lyrical themes to the forefront but without losing their signature raw intensity. In 2013 frontwoman Marissa Paternoter wrestled with chronic mononucleosis, which put the band’s creative process … Continue reading

Capital Stage Presents: MAPLE & VINE
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Capital Stage Presents: MAPLE & VINE

Capital Stage completes its ninth season, THE HOMEFRONT: A Season of Soul-Stirring Plays, with MAPLE & VINE by Jordan Harrison. After premiering in the 2011 Humana Festival at Actors Theatre of Louisville, MAPLE & VINE ran Off Broadway at Playwrights Horizons. Capital Stage’s production will be directed by Co-Founder and Artistic Associate Peter Mohrmann, and … Continue reading