What we're about
We love Philly, pure and simple. And we love music. We're tired of watching our local talent run off to New York or London to be appreciated. We're here to blow up the music scene and shed light on all the amazing things that are happening here.
What we do
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We cover Philly bands, venues, studios, history, bouncers, stylists, producers, clubs, boutiques, restaurants, DJs, music shops, dance classes, labels, promoters, artists, politicians, educators and anything else that has a connection to music in the city. We document all genres, from hip-hop and indie rock to classical, folk, jam bands, reggae, electronic, jazz and hardcore. We report on everything, from street performers to the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Who we are
G.W. MILLER III managing editor CHRIS MALO deputy editors BETH ANN DOWNEY, NIKKI VOLPICELLI senior staff SOFIYA BALLIN, KELSEY DOENGES, MEGAN MATUZAK, BRANDEE NICHOLS, KEVIN STAIRIKER
We are musicians, journalists, students, photographers, artists and random Philadelphians. We aren't part of any corporation. We are music-lovers. We go to concerts, dance in illegal basement venues, party at clubs, hang with other musiclovers and listen to lots of music. We are all a part of the music scene in Philly in some way or another. Here are a few of our staffers: JUMP was founded by G.W. Miller III, a journalist in Philadelphia since 1994. He's also an assistant professor of journalism at Temple University. journalismgeorge@gmail.com Chris Malo is JUMP's managing editor. He cofounded and served as editor of Foundation magazine, which documented the mixtape scene. christopher.malo@gmail.com
contributors SEBASTIAN ADE, NAVEED AHSAN, LAUREN ARUTE, RACHEL BARRISH, BRITTNEY BOWERS, MIKE BUCHER, CARY CARR, SERI CHAO, ASHLEY COLEMAN, ANEESAH COLEY, CHESNEY DAVIS, GRACE DICKINSON, MATTHEW EMMERICH, JESSICA GRIFFIN, ASHLEY HALL, KURT HUNTE, GRETA IVERSON, MORGAN JAMES, GABRIELLE LAVIN, RICK KAUFFMAN, KIM MAIALETTI, NIESHA MILLER, BRENDAN MENAPACE, ANDREW MENDELSON, CAROLINE NEWTON, ELIZABETH PRICE, MARIE ALYSE RODRIGUEZ, CHAD SIMS, KIRSTEN STAMN, THAD SUZENSKI, BRITTANY THOMAS, RYAN TREITEL, BRYAN WALLACE, BRIAN WILENSKY, BREE WOOD chief copy editor AARON JOLLAY designers KATE BODNAR, JASON GANSKI
WE PRINT 10,000 FULL-COLOR ISSUES FOUR TIMES PER YEAR, IN MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER AND NOVEMBER. WE DISTRIBUTE THEM FREE AT PHILLY AREA MUSIC VENUES, STUDIOS, RESTAURANTS, RECORD SHOPS, BARS, CLOTHING BOUTIQUES, GYMS, BOOK STORES, COFFEE SHOPS, UNIVERSITIES, CLUBS AND OTHER PLACES WHERE MUSIC LOVERS HANG OUT. IF YOU WANT MAGS AT YOUR LOCATION, EMAIL US AT JUMPPHILLY@GMAIL.COM. JUMP is an independent magazine published by Mookieland Inc. The parent company is named after a dog. That's how corporate we are (we're not).
Nikki Volpicelli is a freelance writer in Philadelphia and editor of the Philadelphia Area Music Showcase. n i k k i vo l p i c e l l i @ gmail.com 2
Beth Ann Downey served as a features writer in central Pennsylvania before returning to Philly. She also operates BAD Publicity.
Sofiya Ballin's writing has appeared in numerous places, including the Huffington Post, Her Campus and The Coil Review.
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sofiyabeena@gmail. com
This is a full-on, DIY community effort. If you want to get involved, if you have story ideas or if you just have something to say, contact us at jumpphilly@gmail.com. Find us on online at jumpphilly.com or facebook.com/jumpphilly. Follow us on twitter - @jumpphilly. We really need advertisers. Advertising money allows us to print this magazine and tell stories about the awesome people doing awesome stuff in Philly. By supporting JUMP, you are supporting the local music scene. Philly rocks. Spread the word. JUMPphilly.com
CONTENTS 2013
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THE JUMP OFF We document anyone doing cool new stuff in Philadelphia. The JUMP Off frequently previews upcoming albums. We also look for folks doing anything interesting within the local scene - either on stage or behind the scenes.
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THIS PLACE ROCKS We highlight new and unusual venues, or we find stories about joints that have been around a while.
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MUSIC & POLITICS We speak to politicians about how government can impact the local music scene.
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MUSIC & EDUCATION You can learn so much through music. We talk to folks having an impact on their communities.
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COVER stories Our cover stories generally connect to the theme of the issue and they always feature Philly talent making moves. We have profiled Sun Airway, Freeway, Reading Rainbow (now known as Bleeding Rainbow), Nicos Gun, Patty Crash, Jill Scott, Cheers Elephant, Chiddy Bang, The Roots, OCD: Moosh & Twist, Slutever, Suzie Analogue, Blonde Gang and the artist Nosego.
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OUR PARTNERS We welcome other organizations that have an expertise that we don't. We've collaborated with local punk zine Modern Bropar, two.one.five, Phrequency, Rhyme Street, the School of Rock, SEDSO Design, Masthead Print Studio, The Swollen Fox, Philly Phoodie and others.
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FOOD THAT ROCKS If you're headed out to party, you should eat and drink somewhere. We show off great places that either offer music or are near music venues.
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the JUMP concert calendar Check out who is playing in the city.
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UNUSUAL APPROACH We ask local music folks to talk to other local music folks about what they see happening in town.
COVER ARTWORK: Nosego, Marie Alyse Rodriguez, Colin Kerrigan, Teresa McCullough and G.W. Miller III. CONTENTS PAGE: (top to bottom) Break It Up, by Ryan Treitel. Blonde Gang, by Marie Alyse Rodriguez. Harsh Vibes, by Ryan Treitel. JUMPphilly.com
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2013 CALENDAR
In 2013, JUMP will be published as a 48-page, full-color, glossy magazine in March, June, September and November.
SUMMER: THE WASTED ISSUE Wasted talent, wasted days, getting wasted at night. This is our ode to summer but we also look at what could have been.
Here is our schedule and plan for 2012: SPRING: THE NON-MUSIC ISSUE We look at artists and industry people away from the stage, studio and venues. ON THE STREET: March 14, 2013. AD DEADLINE: March 1, 2013.
ON THE STREET: May 30, 2013. AD DEADLINE: May 17, 2013.
WINTER: WALLS (THE VISUAL ISSUE) This is our annual art and photo issue, where greater emphasis is given to style and visuals. But we're also looking at boundaries, dividers and the walls around, well, everything. ON THE STREET: November 7, 2013. AD DEADLINE: October 25, 2013.
FALL: THE ISSUES ISSUE In this edition, we look at all the problems in the local music scene (and the city in general) and we fix them. ON THE STREET: August 29, 2013. AD DEADLINE: August 16, 2013.
OUR AUDIENCE IS young, creative, educated and proud of what's going on in this city. They support the scene by attending shows, buying merchandise, shopping in town, eating at restaurants, drinking at bars and listening to music. By advertising in the magazine, you're helping us to promote the city and music scene, and you're helping us inform music lovers who are starving for information about Philly music. Rates are as follows: Back page (8.25 x 10.75) - $2,500 Doubletruck (16.5 x 10.75) - $2,000 Full page, inside (8.25 x 10.75) - $1,000 Page 2 (full, 8.25 x 10.75) - $1,250 Half page (7.25 x 4.75) - $500 Quarter page (4.75 x 3.5) - $250 Half column (4.75 x 2.25) - $165 Business card (3 x 2.5) - $100 Classified (three lines, 2.25 x .5) - $20 • If you advertise in two issues, there is a seven percent discount. • Advertise in three issues and receive a 15 percent discount. • If you advertise in four issues, there is a 25 percent discount. Additional advertising opportunities: • Sponsored sections. • Featured event in the listings calendar. • Front cover dog ear. • Online banners on jumpphilly.com. • Facebook and Twitter messaging. • JUMP sponsored events. We'll bring a crowd to your spot. • Pull-out sections/ tabs. • Inserts (CDs, pamphlets, fliers, etc). Contact George Miller: 215/ 313-3181 journalismgeorge@gmail.com 4
ABOUT ADVERTISING IN JUMP ... • Our readers keep magazines. They don't throw them away. Advertising events is fine but also think long-term.
• If you advertise events, please do not list events that take place within a few days of the publication date. • We do not do paid content or advertorials. • We can help design ads if needed.
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