Thursday, September 8th, 2011
We weren't expecting this gallery when it arrived this morning, but we are quite stoked to have it, as it marks the first Blow The Scene photo submission from Philadelphia-area photographer Anne Spina. Anne has been capturing incredible band pictures for years, which are currently featured at Anne Spina Photography, so do have a look.
On the docket today are 6 bands that range from straightedge hardcore to crusty d-beat, as a raucous crowd at Wilmington DE's Mojo 13 were treated to a blistering, Labor Day lineup. Blood and Ink Records had two bands on the bill including MN's touring quintet Venia and ...
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Broad Street Ministry was packed for Saturday's Converge show. The energy was intense and the heat and humidity amplified the overall weight of the aggressive hardcore show.
With songs raging about bad breeding practices, living in unsustainable debt, systems set up to keep the rich in power and poor eating each other. Philadelphia's youth relieved their everyday frustrations with the world. Commiserating with their fellow citizens this past weekend was exactly what was needed. A picture is worth a thousand words, so I'll shut up and let the images (and people) speak for themselves.
Thank you ...
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Our third installment of Philly House Shows takes us to west Philly and into the basement of the Unholy Trinity House. On Sat. April 16th I ventured out into the monsoon to photograph Casket, Life Less, and Cop Problem as part of Cop Problems Demo Release tour.
My journalistic integrity forces me to mention that the drummer for Cop Problem is, in fact, BTS editor in chief Joshua.
I arrived a few minutes before 6:00 to get a lay of the land and acclimate myself to the surroundings. Turns out that the flyer which said 6 was in ...
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Trap Them kick off a European tour on Friday April 1st, supporting Rotten Sound, alongside Gaza, The Kandidate, and Haust. The band will have their new release, Darker Handcraft, on clear vinyl, exclusively for this tour. Trap Them have posted a tour diary of their recent trek to SxSW in Austin along with The Red Chord and Gaza.
Darker Handcraft was released in North America on vinyl on March 1st, and on CD and digital on March 15th. Due to popular demand, the vinyl is currently being repressed on black, a transparent ...
Monday, February 14th, 2011
We are launching a new column entitled Philly House Shows! And it's pretty simple. We'll be covering a couple wild underground spots in Philly each month to showcase the area's happening music scene, where thousands of deranged peeps pour into dozens of house shows happening throughout South and West Philadelphia every month.
We'll be providing pictorial coverage and occasional videos for your viewing pleasure.
We were planning on launching this column later in the month but ended up snapping some really fun video of Coke Bust performing @The Bordello last night in South Philly as part of ...
Friday, January 14th, 2011
Mother of Mercy hit the road this week as they kick off a month-long adventure with NYC hardcore legends, Sick Of It All and Maine's favorite hardcore sons, Outbreak.
Mother of Mercy is showcasing new songs off of their forthcoming full-length, Symptoms of Existence, which is set to hit stores on January 25th via Bridge Nine Records with Record Release Show In Philadelphia February 5.
Bridge Nine Records is now taking Pre-Orders for Symptoms of Existence!
MOTHER OF MERCY - ON TOUR
Jan 14 Mother Of Mercy, Sick Of It All, Outbreak
Cleveland, ...
We weren't expecting this gallery when it arrived this morning, but we are quite stoked to have it, as it marks the first Blow The Scene photo submission from Philadelphia-area photographer Anne Spina. Anne has been capturing incredible band pictures for years, which are currently featured at Anne Spina Photography, so do have a look.
On the docket today are 6 bands that range from straightedge hardcore to crusty d-beat, as a raucous crowd at Wilmington DE's Mojo 13 were treated to a blistering, Labor Day lineup. Blood and Ink Records had two bands on the bill including MN's touring quintet Venia and ...
We are launching a new column entitled Philly House Shows! And it's pretty simple. We'll be covering a couple wild underground spots in Philly each month to showcase the area's happening music scene, where thousands of deranged peeps pour into dozens of house shows happening throughout South and West Philadelphia every month.
We'll be providing pictorial coverage and occasional videos for your viewing pleasure.
We were planning on launching this column later in the month but ended up snapping some really fun video of 
Mother of Mercy hit the road this week as they kick off a month-long adventure with NYC hardcore legends, Sick Of It All and Maine's favorite hardcore sons, Outbreak.
Mother of Mercy is showcasing new songs off of their forthcoming full-length, Symptoms of Existence, which is set to hit stores on January 25th via Bridge Nine Records with