Rich Howells

SONG PREMIERE: In NEPA music scene, gothic dark wave/neofolk solo project Zeu sticks out with ‘Black Tongue’

SONG PREMIERE: In NEPA music scene, gothic dark wave/neofolk solo project Zeu sticks out with ‘Black Tongue’

Coming across the music of Zeu is like discovering a mysterious band from the 1980s who left behind an experimental catalog of cryptic songs that are easy to get lost in as the layers of dark imagery envelop the listener in a darkening cave echoing with deep, enigmatic emotions that are as identifiable as they […]

 Rich Howells

NEPA MUSIC NOTES: The Sorters, Terry Childers, Patrick McGlynn, No Take Backs, Joe Craig, and more

NEPA MUSIC NOTES: The Sorters, Terry Childers, Patrick McGlynn, No Take Backs, Joe Craig, and more

It’s been a while for NEPA Music Notes, but that’s not to say that there hasn’t been local music to talk about – there’s often too much to cover, so I fell behind on writing this column since I’m the only editor and full-time writer for NEPA Scene. Instead, I’ve been writing larger feature pieces […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

NEPA Rockers Roll brings bikes and live ska music to Litzy’s Lounge in Avoca on July 25

NEPA Rockers Roll brings bikes and live ska music to Litzy’s Lounge in Avoca on July 25

From a press release: Local motorcycle enthusiasts NEPA Rockers will host their 11th annual NEPA Rockers Roll on Saturday, July 25 at Litzy’s Lounge in Avoca. Philadelphia ska punk bands Catbite and The Manipulators will perform following a motorcycle ride, bike and scooter show with trophies, cookout, and silent auction of motorcycle-related items. The event […]

 Rich Howells

Avoca indie pop rockers The Cryptid promise ‘Something to Remember’ at EP release show in Pittston on March 13

Avoca indie pop rockers The Cryptid promise ‘Something to Remember’ at EP release show in Pittston on March 13

As one of the most fun and likable bands to frequent the NEPA Scene Rising Talent open mic and talent contest, we missed seeing The Cryptid play on our stage at The V-Spot in Scranton this past season, but they were busy writing new material for what would become their new EP as well as […]

 Keith Perks

PHOTOS: Will Wood and the Tapeworms, The Cryptid, Static in the Attic, and Harambe at Levels in Scranton, 03/14/18

PHOTOS: Will Wood and the Tapeworms, The Cryptid, Static in the Attic, and Harambe at Levels in Scranton, 03/14/18

Levels Bar & Grill in downtown Scranton is typically home to college dance parties with DJs and cover bands, but on Wednesday, March 14, the venue hosted something decidedly different and unlike anything else going on in the local music scene at the moment… or possibly ever. Avant-garde, experimental pop rock group Will Wood and […]