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Music Issue: Pixel8ter

23 April 2012 Victoria Marchiony

In the past year, the word “dubstep” has been on the tip of many music lovers’ tongues as the popularity of artists such as Skrillex, Deadmau5 and Bassnectar has skyrocketed from the electronic music scene

Music Issue: Learning how to rock

23 April 2012 Cara Stefchak

The growing School of Rock franchise offers performance-based lessons. For some members of the current generation, the only exposure to classic rock and roll music comes with shredding on a plastic Guitar Hero controller in

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Music Issue: Artistic cooperation and collaboration on Girard Avenue

23 April 2012 Andrew Small

Girard Hall provides space to perform, present and create art, music and films. A warehouse sits at 527 W. Girard Ave., at the corner of 6th Street and Girard Avenue. The building constitutes a creative

Emerging musicians fill Philly soundscape

23 April 2012 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker concludes his “Fear of Music” series with a satirical take on how to be an unsuccessful musician. At this very moment, it’s never been easier to be an unsuccessful musician, especially in

Street Sounds: Vahe Sarkissian

16 April 2012 Victoria Marchiony

Philadelphia is positively swarming with music students. Despite their presence, the question that few of them ever seem prepared to answer of, “What are you going to do with a performance degree?” always lingers. Vahe

Street sounds: Mountjoy

09 April 2012 Jenelle Janci

While some bands cringe at the thought of labeling themselves, Mountjoy has adopted their genre, “psychedelic swagger,” with pride. Comprised of Victor Gennaro on guitar and vocals, Bob Szafranski on bass guitar, Ryan Farber on

Artists share Philly, common connections

09 April 2012 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker explores the similarities between two Philly-connected artists – the Roots and Bruce Springsteen. A couple weeks back, Bruce Springsteen celebrated the release of his newest album, “Wrecking Ball,” with a grand, week-long stint