Artists
ADDISON RIDER
Addison Rider is a composer and musician residing in Philadelphia, PA. Beginning in pop and rock, Rider started her musical journey at fourteen years old. As a self-taught musician, she was involved with various musical projects, most notably as the primary songwriter. Read more...
AMARI
Shanice Manley, who goes by artist name “Amari,” is a singer, songwriter and producer from Philadelphia. Amari has always had an affinity for music since she was a little girl. She began singing and taking piano lessons at the age of four, and started producing her own instrumental pieces at the age of fourteen. She was inspired by her grandmother who studied opera, and also performed in gospel choirs around the Philadelphia area. Her love for harmonies and experimenting with a diverse sonic palette keeps her focused in the studio. She enjoys the performing arts and draws her inspirations from many genres of music. She previously received musical training as a student on scholarship at Settlement Music School, and currently attends the Community College of Philadelphia. Read more...
a.m.bii
Ash Moody aka a.m.bii is a musical artist, experienced instrumentalist and songwriter hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born in 1998 in Uptown Philly, Ash's musical journey has been entirely influenced by the legendary Philadelphia sound: combining jazz and blues, r&b, pop and everything alternative. Read more...
ARTHUR THOMAS AND THE FUNKITORIUM
“The Funkitorium” was birthed In Philadelphia Pa, March 2019 after a few months of filtering the band finally found a crew that fit Those Artist Are Lead Vocalist “Arthur Thomas” Vocalist “Re-Mus” Guitarist “Zavetis” Bassist “The Jusman” Drummer “Chops” and Last But Not Least Dj “Ndot”.
The Band spent that first year gaining the respect from peers, bloggers and anyone who claims... Read more...
AVIANCE
There is something missing in the music industry—true passion, originality and real singing—but there is one act that delivers this every time. Known as “The Bad Girls of R&B,” this all-lead singing trio features Dominque Nicole, Beyyond and D Day the Rappa. Aviance is a Philadelphia-based girl group with R&B allure, soulful voices, pop hooks and hip-hop swag; gaining new, loyal and dedicated fans wherever they go. The name “Aviance” comes from the word ambiance. They represent every meaning of the word as they create a special vibe when they enter a room. Aviance empower women to have self-love and self-respect through relatable topics in their diverse lineup of songs and anthems; all while keeping their music bright and fresh. Collectively, their talents are reminiscent of legendary R&B artists from the 90s, such as Jodeci, TLC and Mary J. Blige. Read more...
EMAHNI
Emahni (Maria Jackson) is a Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter. Emahni began her musical journey playing violin at the age of nine. Then at age fourteen she taught herself to play piano by ear. Songs she heard on the radio, she would learn to play. A year later, she also expanded to learning to play the guitar, rounding out her musical abilities. Read more...
FAIRMOUNT STRING QUARTET
Described as “likable and warmhearted” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, and “expert to the point of perfection” by the Chestnut Hill Local, the Fairmount String Quartet (Rachel Segal and Leah Kim, violins; Beth Dzwil viola; Mimi Morris Kim, cello) has been active in the Philadelphia chamber music scene since 1984. They are dedicated to bringing the intimacy and vitality of chamber music to diverse audiences and are committed to performing classical works of historically under-performed composers... Read more...
HAYLEY CASS
With credits on five albums since 2013, Hayley Cass has contributed to music of all genres and styles. She is most recently known as the lead singer of Red Martina. With Spring Garden Records, Hayley is showcasing her writing talent and stepping out as a solo artist. Her style mixes new-age influences with aspects from jazz, blues and soul. As a young student of music, Hayley studied piano under Ms. Suzanne Stanton (Eastman School of Music) in Warwick, NY as well as Kathryn Alicia Tate and Anne Sciolla (University of the Arts) for vocal performance. Currently, she is a student at the Community College of Philadelphia, where she will receive her Associate in Arts degree in Sound Recording and Music Technology. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University where she studied under Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber (published in The Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing). Read more...
HYDEPH
HyDeph arrives in Philadelphia via Japan. This 22 year old musician, videographer and producer (2019) continues to develop his sound-fusing genre. Read more...
John Morrison
John Morrison is a writer, producer and DJ from Philadelphia. For the past 20+ years, Morrison has worked as a freelance music journalist, documenting and reporting on Philly hip hop culture. His writing has appeared in the Philadelphia City Paper, NPR Music, The Wire, Redbull Music Academy, Bandcamp Daily and more. Read more...
JUNE RODRIGUEZ
June Rodriguez started his music career as a rapper in the 90's in the Bronx NY. He also learned a bit about production through friends who were DJs. It wasn't until years later that June discovered house music and his life was forever changed. He had a radio show on 91.3FM WXAC, Albright College's community radio station. Soon after, June began working in nightclubs and lounges from Washington DC to Philadelphia.
After some great advice from some world renowned producers whom June befriended, he followed their advice to go to school to learn more about music production. This led him to the Sound Recording and Music Technology program at The Community College of Philadelphia. Read More...
KYL IX
KYL IX is a Philly native, brought up in the Kensington region of the city. This multi-talented artist, producer and songwriter, understands humble beginnings and flipping life experiences into music. Read more...
MAD MON!
Mad Mon! is Philadelphia-based hip hop and electronic music producer, Armani Ortiz. Read more...
MANHATTANSIDEPROJECT
ManhattanSideProject is the solo work of David Klyman, a Philadelphia-based musician, audio engineer, and member of the Tiny Engines’ band Restorations. Klyman has toured extensively for over 20 years and his first forays into production go way back to making “radio shows” on lo-fi mono cassette decks. Read More...
THE MINI Q'S
The Mini Qs have been a staple on the Philadelphia jazz scene since keyboardist Luke Carlos O’Reilly and guitarist Ben O’Neill joined forces to create the hard-hitting organ trio in 2004. Pulling from a wide range of influences, The Qs meld the great jazz tradition of Jimmy Smith, Don Patterson, Pat Martino and Grant Green with the hip hop and soul sensibilities of J Dilla, Jill Scott, TSOP and an ever-expanding repertoire of spirituals and hymns. Read more...
Ruth Naomi Floyd
A vocalist and composer, Ruth Naomi Floyd has created a discography dedicated to a sacred jazz expression. She has been at the forefront of creating vocal jazz settings that express theology, history, and justice for over 25 years, leading her multi-faceted ensemble in performances and recordings which consist primarily of original compositions. Blessed with a soaring mezzo-soprano voice, critics praise... Read more...
SEAN DANGER SMITH
Sean Danger Smith is a Philadelphia-based musician and songwriter. Combining influences from TTNG to Radiohead and Nick Drake, Smith's unique songwriting style is immediate and introspective. Often performing solo onstage with just an acoustic guitar, Read more...
SOMEBODY LIKE YOU
Somebody Like You, the moniker of artist and producer, Jack Steinman, was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. When he first picked up the guitar at the age of 7, Jack knew he had found what he loved most in life. Read more...
STARKEY
Paul Geissinger (aka Starkey) is a Philadelphia-based producer, composer and artist, releasing on labels such as Ninja Tune, Planet Mu, Decca, Alpha Pup, Civil Music, Eat the Bomb, Smog and Keysound amongst others. Some performance highlights include being the only American producer selected for the “Generation Bass” BBC Radio 1 special on Mary Anne Hobbs’ show in 2008, as well as one of the first DJ’s to host a residency on Mistajam’s BBC 1Xtra “Daily Dose” mix. In 2012 he released his critically acclaimed album “Orbits”, which Pitchfork gave an 8/10 and called it “classic synth grandeur”. His 2015 album, “The Transponder Orchestra” was Bleep’s album-of-the-week saying “his style has become grander and more ambitious in scope”, Read more...
TUBEY FRANK
Tubey Frank has been described as “bedroom pop” “expansive folk” and “psychedelic garage rock”. The project’s writer and primary performer Josh Kirwin has been compared to Brit Daniel, Damon Alburn, Bob Dylan, Nick Hakim, and Elliott Smith. In his years of letting music influence his life, he has particularly drawn from musical heroes Syd Barrett, Cibo Matto, Nick Drake, St. Vincent, The Soulquarians, Tom Waits, DJ Shadow, and Harry Nilsson. , Read more...
Vertical Current
Vertical Current is a band on the rise, a name on the lips of music lovers in one of the greatest musical cities in America, Philadelphia. The band was started in 2009 by local trumpeter and composer Christopher Michael Stevens, Read more...
YokoRsh
YokoRsh are a group of passionate artists using music to convey their emotions on political and
sociological issues. Their songs are interpreted by STES (vocals / piano), Joey Jones (guitar), Tim
Patton (bass guitar / synth), and Tyler Green (drums)... Read more...