NEPA SCENE SESSIONS: Scranton indie/alt/punk singer/songwriter Betty White Devil
Scranton singer/songwriter D.J. Baker painted vivid pictures of personal memories with his indie/alternative/punk rock project Betty White Devil in Episode 5 of NEPA Scene Sessions. Wrapping his catchy tunes in quick wit with a wry smile, he shared acoustic versions of tracks from his debut album, “Uranus Ore Mine,” as well as new songs yet […]
NEPA SCENE SESSIONS: Scranton alternative rock singer/songwriter Apollo Putnam
Scranton singer/songwriter Apollo Putnam plays his sagacious alternative rock songs acoustically, which is how they were originally composed, in Episode 4 of NEPA Scene Sessions. This contemplative five-song set of original work includes selections written for his full band, The Apollo Quantum Vision. NEPA Scene Sessions is an acoustic music series filmed live in our […]
NEPA SCENE SESSIONS: Wilkes-Barre acoustic indie/emo duo In A Perfect Sky
Wilkes-Barre indie/emo duo In A Perfect Sky, who recently released their debut EP of personal acoustic songs that are a perfect fit for the NEPA Scene Sessions series, play four tracks from “This Ride Called Life” and premiere a brand new tune in our third episode. Read more about the band in NEPA Scene’s interview […]
NEPA SCENE SESSIONS: Wilkes-Barre rock band So Much Hope, Buried
Wilkes-Barre rock band So Much Hope, Buried plays acoustic versions of their melodic post-hardcore music in the second episode of NEPA Scene Sessions. This emotional six-song set includes selections from their new album, “I’d Be Lying to Say I’m Not Weak,” which they are celebrating with a release show this Saturday, May 25 at the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Wicca Phase Springs Eternal headlines 3rd Good Things Are Happening Fest in Scranton on Aug. 10
Last month, Good Things Are Happening Fest announced the initial lineup of its third year at the historic Scranton Iron Furnaces on Saturday, Aug. 10. Today, the outdoor music festival featuring local and touring acts is revealing its headliner exclusively on NEPA Scene – Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, the experimental emo trap solo project of […]
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Fan Expo Philadelphia on Star Wars Day, 05/04/24
The power of the Force was on full display as thousands of fans spent “Star Wars Day,” May the 4th, in the best way possible, meeting and attending panel discussions with franchise stars Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen, Alan Tudyk, Emily Swallow, and Cameron Monaghan at Fan Expo Philadelphia. Spanning movies, TV shows, animation, and videos […]
NEPA SCENE SESSIONS: Scranton singer/songwriter Ivy (Rachel Bradshaw)
NEPA Scene Sessions premieres with Scranton singer/songwriter Rachel Bradshaw, a.k.a. Ivy, sharing five original, deeply personal songs in our first episode. NEPA Scene Sessions is an acoustic music series filmed live in our studio in downtown Scranton. Featuring the work of local solo artists and bands in an intimate, stripped-down format, each song is recorded […]
Scranton photographer ‘bedfordtowers’ builds his creativity in new directions and cities
For large parts of his life, Matt Montella has been hidden behind a camera, an instrument, and a mysterious moniker well-known in the music scene. This Friday, he will step behind a DJ table for the first time. If his name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, “Bedford Towers” likely does, as it is often seen […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton indie rockers Esta Coda reinvent themselves with comical ‘Escape Artist’
After another long workday, it is tempting to think about trying something new or starting over completely, leaving all your troubles behind in the pursuit of happiness. Over the past few years, Esta Coda has been letting their imaginations run wild while working on new music, embracing real, complex feelings while still goofing off and […]
SONG PREMIERES: Wilkes-Barre acoustic emo duo In a Perfect Sky falls on both sides of love in ‘Georgia’ and ‘We’ll See’
Valentine’s Day typically evokes one of two feelings – the love you have with someone or the heartbreak of not having someone. The impassioned acoustic music of In a Perfect Sky delivers on the emotional resonance of both, so when it came time to unveil their next single, vocalist/guitarist Gerry Tulao and drummer/percussionist Jon Labenski […]
