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Get on board the Philly Soul train: Box set celebrates 50 years of epic sound

John-Paul Shiver - July 26, 2021

Revel in the O'Jays, Billy Paul, and more smooth, politically engaged artists of Philadelphia International Records

Movies

Screen Grabs: ‘Zola’ takes a wild ride from tweets to theaters

Dennis Harvey - June 28, 2021

Plus: New docs 'A Crime in the Bayou,' 'Truman and Tennesee,' and 'Lydia Lunch: The War is Never Over'

Party Radar

Party Radar: Now with actual parties (and vax cards?)

Marke B. - June 16, 2021

Even the goth clubs are rising from the nightlife apocalypse—but things are still in flux, so keep your head.

Music

Out of the Crate: 4 vinyl gems, from Black jazz history to fresh R&B cuts

John-Paul Shiver - May 17, 2021

Vespre's much-needed banger, DJ Amir's stellar compendium of Strata Records hits, Black Crowes revisited, more

Arts + Culture

Rochelle Jordan’s excellent ‘Play With The Changes’ buffs up classic UK grooves

John-Paul Shiver - May 14, 2021

Echoes of underground London club jams and whispers of Aaliyah in commanding new release

Music

NanosauR roar: Local rap producer gets gothic on new album

Daniel Bromfield - May 4, 2021

'Fell Off Before I Ever Got On' is a surprisingly introspective, post-punk journey from the beats maker.

Music

New Music: Dance releases bring the April heat

John-Paul Shiver - April 18, 2021

The Jacksons' mid-career landmark, Anz's morphing UK bass, Kumail's pastel boogie, more to get you on your feet

Music

‘Queer, fluid, and Asian’: Bézier’s invigorating electronic frequencies

John-Paul Shiver - April 16, 2021

On eve of 'Undulate' release, the producer speaks about making music, anti-Asian violence, and queer representation

Party Radar

How To Reopen Nightlife: Enough with the boys’ club, make room for women

Marke B. - April 15, 2021

DJ femmelectric and promoter Alex McGeagh speak about equity, access, and safety for women and nonbinary folks.

News + Politics

The continual violence faced by Asian communities and women of color

Haemin Cho - March 21, 2021

There are so many things wrong with this murder spree, the bizarrely apologetic reaction of the sheriffs, and the ensuing media narratives about this hate crime.

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