b g i r n d o S FALL | WINTER 2021
FEATURING
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VOLUME 2.
49 BURNING CONDORS
Music Moments Life
Notes from the Editor Thanks for meeting me on the page. Once again, I bring a deeply personal project into the world, in all of its glory and imperfections. Like the repetitive theme of the last few months - this process has always been about the journey; not about rushing to the destination. Crafted in a time of self-reflection and slowing down - I’ve been able to navigate through some of the challenges that have come up while creating this issue. Things became clearer than they have ever been, but that process wasn’t necessarily pretty. I’m here to reiterate: “that is OK”. Not having all the answers or being where you want to be is OK and that’s the beauty in and of itself. With this issue, I hope it brings out a sense of exploration in you, as it did for me. An urge to try, make mistakes, fall down, try again. With every misstep, I’ve felt more confident to challenge the conventional beliefs around me and own my story as being ever-growing and evolving. As this magazine continues to change, we’ll continue to do so as well. I give you the courage to lean into those uncomfortable moments of uncertainty - and write what you want to write about, create what you wish to create. I’ve learned so much over the last few months so I’m grateful to share some of that with all of you in this format. A deep thank you to everyone I’ve met along the way - supportive friends and super talented collaborators. Through sharing our stories, we open up the doors for others to blossom. Enjoy & Love yourself, Chloe
Contents 4 FALL | WINTER 2021
the new meaning of productivity
Understanding your relationship with productivity and how to work smarter
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shop philly local philly shops with
heart & soul
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an interview
with 49
Burning Condors
Navigating new waters during a trying year, a new EP blooming, and conversations with women who rock
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Nostalgia
timeless artists
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philly artist spotlight: meet
Jackson Pines, Max Swan, Hadar, Red Touch Black, and Catbite
the new meaning of
productivity As we see a glimmer of light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we meditate on our experiences and reflect on the outcomes from the last year. Whether you buckled down with work, wrote a novel, or simply binge-watched 8 months’ worth of Friends, it’s safe to say there’s a feeling of change in the air. Perhaps some of our values shifted both on a personal and macro-scale, in regards to what’s important to us and how we want to spend our time. As the world was forced to shut down and slow down, we turned inward and evaluated what really mattered to us. Our time is precious, yet the pressure to be productive and do more is higher than ever and has left some of us feeling like we are not enough. We took a look at how we structure our days and the ways we work and found some adjustments needed to be made both in our that methodologies and relationship with productivity. Going full-
force into slowing down made us reflect on the question, “what does it mean to be truly productive and why do we feel the need to do more?” How did we get here? In order to change a bad habit, it’s important to understand how it all started and where these patterns show up. Industrialization in the United States started the surge for more infrastructure and massproduction culture, setting up the U.S. to be a capitalist super-power. Unfortunately, we’ve adopted these ideologies in many cultures and the assumption that if we work harder to produce more, we’ll be successful or superior. We have been set up to believe life paths based on productivity and power will give us the pictureperfect life we desire. Going to college and getting a secure corporate job, followed to a tee, will lead you to financial security - in exchange for the eternal grind, of course.
Undoubtedly, these ideals have shifted tremendously over the last decade as we see start-ups, self-employed entrepreneurs, and self-taught creatives countering these pasé traditions. Yet the problem is still unresolved, as the culture of mass production has seeped into our minds and stays with us like a parasite. The corporate employee and small business owner alike still feel the pressure to produce more content. Whether it’s posting on your social media to promote your brand or the pressure to create content; musicians, writers, and visual artists all fall into this trap, as their livelihoods could depend on it. As the culture of content consumption sets off like rapidfire, our attention spans have been reduced to seconds and we find ourselves needing more. We ask for another song from our favorite artist, another season from our latest television obsession, or another bestselling novel. The standard for more is set exceptionally high
- no wonder so many folks are taking mental-health breaks. Granted, the idea of not working indefinitely feels farfetched, but there is a healthy balance we can maintain to where we can take a beat to appreciate our hard work yet not overdo it. Countries like Italy and the Netherlands culturally value down time - relaxing with a glass of vino and eating fresh bread along a lovely river scene. These activities are scheduled out regularly among work priorities. Many of us can relate to not being able to stop and smell the roses. So What’s Changed? It’s as if the lights have finally turned on and we’ve just woken up to the importance of self-care and finding pure joy and passion. Some may feel like there is an overwhelming amount of extra time in our lives - because of the deficit of connection, employment, or even a few hours of commute time. With these things out of the picture,
we had time to contemplate and find clarity in what in our lives was working and what wasn't. Looking at companies that went remote, we’ve found that more hours inputted doesn’t necessarily mean better quality work. There are several ways to aim for working smarter, but intentional actions- knowing our strengths and limits- are great places to start as we dig into this mindset. When it comes to intentionality, we don’t mean simply choosing the right shirt to wear for a zoom call. Being intentional is about being purposeful with what we set out to do, our goals, and outcomes, before doing any actual work. Take a blog post, for instance, there’s a clear difference between setting out to write a series of three posts versus growing a blog subscription base to 5,000. Half of the battle comes from setting ourselves up for failure with unrealistic goals and deadlines that we’ll be sure to miss. The key is breaking our
tasks down into small manageable bite-sized pieces, one’s we can confidently complete - the Pomodoro Technique is a great productivity framework that incorporates breaks as well as S.M.A.R.T. goals, which are used to set intentional steps forward. If we are aimlessly overworking ourselves on the wrong things or impossible goals - we could be wasting time or heading for burn-out central.
capacity until our energy starts to become depleted. If we choose to ignore our threshold time and time again, our work not only lessens in quality, but we become exhausted and fatigued. We start to reach a place of hopelessness and even start to dislike the work we do. The good news is, we can replenish our energies through rest, self- care, and doing things that bring us joy. That way, we are able to get back up and do it all again tomorrow,
Knowing our strengths The next time we judge is the backbone of a more efficient workflow. The ourselves and feel like we are classic fable of the solonot doing enough, and ask, entrepreneur doing it “Am I doing this for me?” all themselves is one of hardship and frustration. People are often really good at one thing, and just okay but more importantly, do it right. at everything else. So instead of The idea has been instilled in us, trying to do it all in a sub-par that the more effort we put into manner, some are taking the something the more successful approach of outsourcing and it will be - instead we could delegating tasks to people that reframe this to say: the more of are better suited in those skill a positive outlet we can put into sets - knowing they can now something, the more likely we efficiently focus on doing that are to get back on the horse. one thing really, really well. We need to remember; even the strongest and smartest of people What do we do now? have help. Now that we’ve squashed the Just as important as “more is more” theory, we know strengths, limitations are worth to focus more on what feels good mentioning as well. Each of us to us versus what we feel we has a certain threshold of work have to do. Focus our energy on
things we enjoy doing and don’t overfill our plate. Make time to rest and practice self-care - you’ll find once rejuvenated, ideas and effort will come more easily. We know this is easier said than done with the constant “should” on our minds, so we must always circle back to our original goals and our why - the reason we do what we do. Being human, it’s easy to attribute our sense of worth to our work - but we are worth so much more than what we do in our day jobs or how many tasks we can check off on our to-do lists. We are whole on our own, without having to lift a finger. We now know there’s a clear difference between healthy productivity, which is based on self-improvement versus the external validation of toxic productivity. The next time we judge ourselves and feel like we are not doing enough, we should ask, “Am I doing this for me?” We understand that the relationship with productivity is based upon a long-standing tradition of societal expectations that we carry on our backs. If we can start to draw that line between expectations and intentions, between healthy productivity and over-achiever mentality, we can refocus our power into the right actions to be productive for the better.
SHop Philly Local With one-click Amazon purchasing and big-box Black Friday deals, it’s so easy to forget about our tried and true, brick & mortar shops that have long stood the test of time. Many of them have fallen and had to shut their doors due to the pandemic, so it’s crucial we cherish our small businesses that continue to give back and support the local community.
with Heart
& Soul
As that gifting season comes around, we find ourselves asking the important questions; “How can I support local and minority-owned businesses? And how can I shop better?” Here are just a few Philly gems that not only offer great products but create an undeniable experience through their stories and mission - shops that lead with heart and soul.
Grant blvd
urban jungle Bringing some muchneeded greenery into the city, Urban Jungle is your destination for all things house plants, accessories, and care. The garden center is a labyrinth, a warehousestyle space that takes you through various magical products, from cacti and wall hangings. With every turn is a fun, exotic find. Upstairs is their in-store greenhouse, and they also hold planting and flower workshops you can take to expand your green thumb! 1526 E. Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19147
The merrygold shop A hidden gem sits quietly on the outskirts of South Street within Fabric Row with a charming window display, Merrygold Shop is so much more than meets the eye. You enter into a whimsical wonderland of carefully selected gifts, jewelry, and home decor products that are so minimal and feminine, yet have a quirky side to them. From greeting cards to hand-printed notebooks, you’re sure to find something truly special from each visit. 707 S. 4th St. Philadelphia, PA - 19147
art in the age Doubling as a tasting room, Art in the Age has everything you need for that perfect apéritif and pairing. From recipe books to tools, to mixers and spirits, this place is your one-stop shop for the drink connoisseur who appreciates a superb craft cocktail. With a rustic yet simple store set up, you can browse while actually tasting some of their hand-crafted spirits that were inspired by Philadelphia’s rich history.
H h t i w S & 116 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106
Freedom Apothecary A space for healing, self-care, and empowerment, Freedom Apothecary is more than just skincare and facials - it’s a community. Conceptualized and birthed by two women of color, this shop sells products that they not only believe in, but that promote a sense of freedom. From the clean and minimal store aesthetic to the gorgeous store artwork, you’ll feel rejuvenated and in awe of the experience. 736 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19123
art star
t r a e H l u o S Amalgam Comics & Coffee House
A haven for everyone, Amalgam Comics & Coffee House prides itself on being the first female, black-owned comic book store on the east coast. A sanctuary for graphic novel lovers, their selection ranges from classics and new comics to comics created by black artists, and includes extras like figurines, related merch, and of course, coffee! There’s something for everyone to enjoy - with inclusion and representation being the organization’s creed, you’ll surely be greeted by this ethos as soon as you walk through the door. 2578 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125
Art Star pays homage to true craftsmen, supporting the small production and independent artist community with products that are all made in the United States. This handmade goods hub features the work of many local Philly artists, craftsmen, and creatives - from gift items, to baby garb, to candles and poetry, there’s always an eclectic selection of goods and fun finds to peruse through. The team can be found regularly at the Bourse and host seasonal Art Star Craft Bazar events, where you can pop up and see what’s new. 111 S. Independence Mall E. Philadelphia, PA - 19106
true hand society In the heart of Fishtown, True Hand Society’s storefront is masked by the facade of an old church but is actually a highfunctioning tattoo studio that is by appointment only. A collective of incredibly talented artists are showcased on their website, so you can choose the best fit tattooer to work on your next design. Not only confined to skin, the parlor doubles as a design agency, creating timeless and authentic brands which stay true to the spirit and vein of their tattoo work as well. 2345 E. Susquehanna Ave. Philadelphia, PA - 19125
H h t i w S & ritual shoppe
A beacon of light, Ritual Shoppe, is the place for all things good vibes and energies. A selfproclaimed cross between spirituality, wellness, beauty, and pain, which rightfully sums up the self-awareness and intentionality behind this boutique. Don’t let the pink walls fool you, the mission is to embrace the process and make the world a little more joyful with one delicate find to the next. From jewelry and stationary to crystals and tarot cards, Ritual has everything you need to feel connected to yourself, your environment, and radiate in your own skin. 2003 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA - 19103
fairmount bicycles A delightful stop is Fairmount Bicycles, with an enthusiastic staff - they are an LGBTQIA+ owned business and believe in the practice of giving back to the community. They organize their “Community Card”, a digital initiative supporting fellow Philadelphians, and also give donated bicycles directly back into the community. With options for everyone, they have both new and used bicycles, as well as accessories and maintenance services. The best part about the shopping experience is the welcoming and approachable team that are not only passionate about the products themselves but are genuine and sincere humans! Check out their sister location, Brewerytown Bicycles.
t r a e H l u o S 2015 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, PA - 19130
grant blvd Up-cycling with a cause, Grant Blvd believes in more than just sustainability, but in real action. This clothing boutique was founded on the principles of social justice - giving employment opportunities to those who have been impoverished or previously incarcerated, furthering self-sufficient living. Talk about philanthropy on multiple levels. The storefront garage doors open to a collection of beautifully curated pieces all made from sustainable materials or salvaged garments to create something new and unique. If you’re looking for a piece of clothing that has a story, look no further. 3605 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA - 19104
49 Burning
an Interview with
Condors
Navigating new waters during a trying year, a new EP blooming and conversations with women who rock
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s I sat down (virtually) with Kimber Dulin and Andriana Markano from 49 Burning Condors, we got the sense that things are different now. After the past year, it feels like the dust is finally settling after a massive storm. The band had entered 2020, anticipating going full force into the promotion of their first full EP, Truths and Roses. Eager to promote with a marketing plan and live shows queued up, they only got a taste of what it would be like, as they unexpectedly found themselves not only trying to navigate the launch of their new EP but navigating their lives during a global pandemic. The band was forced to turn to the digital world of music, and pivoted to live stream performances and upping their social media game - something they would have never dreamed of doing previously. Kimber Dulin, the band’s lead singer and lyricist, recounts “What was tough, is so much of what we love about performing is really about the proximity to people. There’s palpable energy when you're in a room with people who are enjoying your music and you feed off of that - it’s cyclical.” The band successfully performed at the People’s Light drive-in show last October, with a crowd of 200 people in their cars. Kimber elaborates further, “There were two things that happened creatively during the pandemic: you either didn't have any energy, understandably, to write music or to focus on it or you just had this surge of I have to put all of these things that I'm feeling into a place.” The band’s birthplace was in Philadelphia around 2019. Kimber, their leading heroine, tells us, “I had taken a pilgrimage of sorts to New Orleans by myself and that's where I wrote my first song ever called Rosaleen.” The band began to shape as she and guitarist Chris Tremoglie began collaborating on independent music projects together, Kimber assisting with vocal dubs on Chris’ solo shows. “He was really into like Macabre and this creepy Victorian vibe, so I brought him “Rosaleen” and he absolutely fell in love with it.” After
that defining moment, the rest is history as they expanded further and tricked their bassist, Zach Rinck into recording with them for the first time after giving him one week’s notice. “I feel like a lot of people who start bands just accidentally fall into it,” Kimber shares, “and this was no different.” Fast-forward to today, the group is now the full five completed with drummer Jason Gooch and violinist Andriana Markano. Three years have passed and their sound has changed so much since their very first secret EP, which was released many moons ago. Truths and Roses, their first official studio EP, is described as an effort to show the band’s complete musical capabilities and breadth of styles, as it was the first six songs written by the full five-member band. We celebrate 49 Burning Condors, as they’ve recently completed the studio recording for their newest EP, Seventh Hymnal, only a few weeks back. The picture is painted as they compare it to two of the darker songs off of their first EP “Slow” and “Jim Jones”. From a storytelling standpoint, that album falls back on literary tropes and folk tales about witches and the devil. These concepts felt safer and more comfortable, as telling stories do, in contrast to sharing more intimate experiences. Seventh Hymnal is described as a more vulnerable and personal record, with a darker rock edge to it. With the band being a lot more mature in their sound after this year and having Andriana as a welcome addition to the group, they are more confident. “We’ve settled into ourselves a little bit more, we’ve gotten more comfortable playing together, and we've written all of the songs together. I think it's a really nice new step for us - naturally, music has to evolve - I think that you'll see that when you listen to the new EP,” Kimber adds. When asked what 49 Burning Condors have planned for the future, they responded that they’re expecting big things in 2022. Outside of some shows planned for the next couple of months, they’re keeping their noses to the grindstone with this new EP, “We are focused on doing it right this time - knowing that we're going to be able to release it the way that we really want to.”
Their new record produced by Matt Poirier is set to release in March 2022. Kimber chalks up this year's victories to her band-mates. “I give full credit to the band. This is the first band I've ever been in and I'm just really fortunate to have people around me who are veterans in this space.” Considering the circumstances, we’d deem all of these projects as far beyond successful.
It’s difficult to ask someone why they chose to be an artist or musician, but Kimber and Andriana's responses are almost identical, both centering around music evoking a certain feeling of completeness that they could not live without.
Although Kimber describes herself as a baby band player, with 49BC being her first official band, she has been singing for as long as she could form words. “I try to seek out joy and not happiness - because happiness to me is very fleeting, but joy is something that can stick with you through anything - that’s music for me. ”As the band’s lyricist, she feels a strong connection to the words themselves and says that if there were ever a world with no music, she would still be writing. Taking inspiration from another naturalborn writer, Neil Gaiman, with his concept of compost-piling ideas - she explains these ideas can be formed from mundane activities like walking down the street, taking a shower, or even while dreaming - they’re then saved in a notebook until it’s found its melodic match. That’s how her lyrics and melodies start to materialize. The bone-work of the songwriting is usually done by the founding members, Kimber and Chris. The song is then brought to the entire band, and each member writes their own parts. It’s described as a truly collaborative process - adding and removing different elements from songs and exploring different keys until the right balance is struck.
Andriana, the newest member of 49BC, joined in February. The self-proclaimed countrymusic lover grew up listening to Dolly Parton on cassette tape and was classically trained. She describes herself as unique as she is not the one who conceives the initial spark, and with the heavy lifting already done, Andriana’s parts fit perfectly to complement the band’s sound. “I try not to think too much when I'm writing and I just let my fingers do what they're going to do on the instrument. I rely really heavily on my ear. Sometimes I listen back and I have no recollection of playing something
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whatsoever, but it’s on the recording.” She brings a certain balance to the group both musically and from a personality perspective.
The word “failure” can feel daunting, but the music world is like a wave, full of ups and downs - triumphs and pitfalls. As the band opens up about their vulnerable moments, we take note of their grace and ability to humble themselves as they ride life’s tricky moments.
Kimber immediately responds to her stories with failure, “there are so many,” she shares terrifying experiences of going on stage in her early years, forgetting to introduce the band. She would sing a song, step back from the microphone, and immediately look at the floor - and would hide in the shadows. She admits, “I still suffer from severe stage fright. It's not a long-term feeling, but people don't notice your mistakes the way that you notice them.” Going up on stage, time and time again has taught her how to handle her fear and overcome it on her own. Being in a band is multi-faceted, she explains, it’s not just the ability to play and write music but there’s a performance aspect to it as well, “You can't possibly expect that you're going to be great and feel natural at all of those things, so performance is a thing I need to work on and that's okay.” Having been in the music industry for over 20 years, Andriana’s experience with trials spans years. She discloses past experiences of working with two original recording artists, where both projects went south. Being heavily involved in the process with touring, video, and photoshoots, she felt both projects starting to gain momentum and felt so close to touching fame when they both came to a stretching halt. “You work your ass off and put your blood, sweat, and tears into a project that just goes nowhere - you end up making no money and sometimes losing money in the process, but it taught me a good lesson: I'm not necessarily doing this for fame and fortune.” By joining 49 Burning Condors, she’s now found her tribe and is playing music for her right reason.
Looking forward, we can all agree things are changing in the music industry - and
for the better. As more independent artists are on the rise, there is space being made for everyone, especially women. “I do think this is a really phenomenal time to be a woman in the industry,” Kimber notes. “There’s a lot of empowerment happening across the board, and I think that we are really coming into our own.” The band’s own dynamic is very empowering. Kimber voices, “I really feel proud and excited to be female-fronted with like a bunch of guys (aside from Andriana), who like playing my music.”
It’s important to mention that the music space has historically been for women who were thin, young, and conventionally sexy, but the movement away from this is truly coming to light. “Historically, women in music have been put under a microscope,” Andriana notes, “and we’ve often been between a rock and a hard place when it comes to promoting our music.” Sexuality and body positivity quickly come to the surface when it comes to selling music, women are often selling sexuality. The pressure is unimaginable, and it comes in the form of deciding what dress to wear for a show and which picture to post on social media. “I think we’ve been trained into it from a really young age and it’s really hard to escape. Especially if you’ve been in a male-dominated industry. I would imagine that the pressure to go sexy is pretty high.” As women, we are constantly teetering the line between being too much or too little - the goldilocks complex of needing to be just enough for everyone’s liking. “You can be sexy, but not too sexy. You can't be shy but also too assertive or too confident.” Andriana explains. The overarching message is as women, we need to continue to build each other up and empower one another - both Kimber and Andriana continue to lift women in rock up through their music and message, “You hear a lot about women talking about each other on social media, so much woman on women crime and that drives me crazy. How are we ever going to get anywhere as a society, if we can’t band together and have each other’s backs?”
Nostal
One of the wonderful things we love about music is how it can transport us back to a memory or moment in time. It can tie us to a place we used to go to or someone or something that isn’t there anymore. Through preserving that history, we can relive those moments and that is nostalgia.
lgia & Timeless Artists
Something as simple as listening to a series of curated CDs from the road trip you took as a child and reliving that memory. It could be the smell of a musty velvet couch or the sounds of the Electric Factory, walking by on a vibrant Saturday night in 1968 - it all rouses nostalgic times. As creatives, we have a choice to look forward or backward, but we can choose both - leaning into our roots and who has come before us as a foundation to build up our own creative vision. Voice of an angel, demons dark as night, Amy Winehouse grounded herself in a time
before her years through jazz, R&B, and soul music, but really made it her own and into an “unmistakably Amy” sound. She chose to show up just as herself, with a big jazzy voice and all, and broke British Pop standards of the early 2000s. Often compared to Sarah Vaughan vocally, she even modeled her hairstyle after the famous “beehive” style taken after The Ronettes. For some of us, it’s easier to dream about a simpler time, but Amy was able to revive generations of music and culture and recycle it into her own unique creation that will also stand the test of time. Another artist who unapologetically shows up as herself, Lana Del Rey continues to subtly nod to 50’s rock n’ roll culture. She’s managed to create a truly distinct Pop sound like no other. Capturing the airy slow hums and lower jazz timbres in her vocals, resembling Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday.” Lana's infatuation with classic culture is no secret as she incorporates tropes of cars, money, and James Dean bad boys in her songs, but even aligns her persona and videos with these themes. That’s one of the great things about Lana Del Rey— her story-telling through cinematography is almost like a living, breathing memory, and listening makes you feel as if you were there. Another artist who’s not afraid to look back, Leon Bridges’ first studio album Coming Home takes such a strong influence on soul and rhythm & blues. He was Grammy-nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance
in 2019, and it’s been said that his demos were recorded using vintage equipment and instruments. He even performs in vintage garb - talk about the whole package. He’s been compared to legend Sam Cooke - although, Leon is not trying to emulate the past, but rather pay homage to previous generations of songwriting while creating something that is wholeheartedly his own. Leon has been able to pull off something that no one was attempting at this magnitude and opened up the doors again for traditional R&B in mainstream music. As we evolve as individuals and reflect on our past experiences, music will also evolve. R&b birthed rock n’ roll which would eventually evolve into soul and hip hop, which is how genres start to bend and blend together to create their nuanced niches. Each of these artists chose to preserve something that sparked joy for them or had relevance in their lives. History can be often forgotten when we are constantly looking ahead, but the past has led to where we are today - so we cheers to that.
"As a musician, the goal at the end of the day is the spark of connection. "
JACKSON PINES Image Credit: Michael Kravetsky
Duo James and Joe form Jackson Pines - a delicate blend of singer-songwriter simplicity and a sprinkle of Americana grassroots banjo and soul. Keep an eye out for performances throughout the month of November in the PHL, NY, NYC areas - ending on a bold note with a show at the Grape Room on 11/27 with Cranston Dean, Spud, and Tucked In.
Artist Spotlight y l l i Ph
It’s no question that Philly’s creative talent spans miles with the city’s rich history, culture, and community lifting us up. We were privileged enough to collaborate with five Philly artists that are killing the game when it comes to the music scene. All unique in genre, style,
and spirit, what they do have in common is their individuality and strong sense of self. We’ve asked each of these artists for a bit of what inspires them, a mantra they live by. Get to know these Philly musicians and what keeps them going with their creative flow!
"Write about your life"
MAX SWAN Image Credit: Luke O'Brien
Classically trained Saxophonist, Max Swan, has revolutionized genre-bending with his mix of free-flowing soul vocals, electronic beats, and jazz roots. Max’s newest album Slow Jail was released in late October and we’re celebrating with a Philly album release show on 12/11 at Milkboy, a show you won’t want to miss!
The fiery female-fronted ska group, Catbite, holds their own - creating sounds that are not only joyfully full of life but have a deeper meaning beneath it all. The band’s mantra “Rip Shit” is sweet, simple, and to the point - and describes the adventurous mindset they have on the world. Their newest album Nice One is out now, so look out for tour dates in Philadelphia, Detroit, and DC throughout the month of December!
"Rip shit"
CATBITE Image Credit: Caity Macleod
"There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” - Paulo Coelho RED TOUCH BLACK Image Credit: Shannon Nicole
The South Philly four-piece band, Red Touch Black, is a testament to grunge music using heavy guitar riffs and synthesizers. Their self-titled album is a dreamy escape from a highly electronic world that has you hooked with their emotional lyrics and melodies. Keep your eyes peeled for shows in Philly into the new year including Kung Fu Necktie on 11/20 and then at Milkboy 1/22!
Singer-songwriter Hadar, leans heavily on her Israeli roots and blends her American R&B influences into her distinct sound to create a soulful, passionate experience. She delivers a strong and powerful performance on her newest Acapella album The Reason, which is streaming on all platforms now. You can find her on social media under her handle #thisishadar.
“Circumstances don’t make the man, they only reveal him to himself.” - Epictetus
HADAR Image Credit: Ryan Powell
Songbirds PHOTO CAPTURED IN PHILADELPHIA, PA
