SONG PREMIERE: Fly away on a ‘Photo Hunt’ with psychedelic rockers Polly Anna
People often wonder what it would be like to be a fly on the wall in different situations – Polly Anna took that concept a step further, following a fly through a jam-filled journey in their brand new song, “Photo Hunt,” premiering exclusively here on NEPA Scene. The local psychedelic rock band, which features Stan […]
SONG PREMIERE: Take the first dark turn down University Drive with ‘Only in the Way’ lyric video
When we last featured Scranton singer/songwriter Edward Cuozzo back in January, he had released his first solo acoustic album, “The Silvia EP,” and was hard at work on a full-length electric record. Since then, the project, while still written and performed by Cuozzo on all instruments, has turned into something else entirely – University Drive. […]
SONG PREMIERE: Turn up ‘ShhShhShh,’ the imaginative new single from Scranton’s Jung Bergo
Just a few weeks ago, we told you to listen to Scranton alternative roots rock band Jung Bergo – now we’ve got something brand new for you to hear as we exclusively premiere the first single from their new album, “Everything New Is Old Again,” an abstract track titled “ShhShhShh.” Formed in 2009, Jung Bergo […]
SONG PREMIERE: Scranton indie soul band Umbriel light up empowering debut single ‘Funeral Pyres’
NEPA Scene was first introduced to Umbriel back in September when the new Scranton-based band won the audience vote during Week 2 of Season 2 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent. We’ve been anticipating some recorded music from them ever since, so we’re thrilled to premiere their very first single, “Funeral Pyres,” exclusively on nepascene.com. Formed […]
SONG PREMIERE: Kali Ra plays with pulsing darkness in rhythmic ‘Toy Void’
It has been months, but Kali Ra is finally done. Or, rather, “Re: Done.” Back in October, NEPA Scene reported that local artists Jami Kali (of dreamy folk pop act Mock Sun) and Ray Novitski (of psychedelic prog rockers Signs & Wonders) had formed a new music project called Kali Ra and that they were […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton documentary ‘Half Empty’ explores ‘Life in America’s Unhappiest City’
An oft-cited study of the “unhappiest” cities in the country by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Harvard University, released in 2014 by the National Bureau of Economic Research, placed Scranton at No. 1 in a list of “the least happy American regions.” How can someone find happiness in America’s unhappiest city? Do […]
SONG PREMIERE: Singer/songwriter James Barrett faces uncertainty under ‘The Lamp Post’
Back in November, NEPA Scene premiered “The Window,” the first song by singer/songwriter James Barrett from his upcoming album, “One More,” and we’ve been following his progress on the record ever since. Now, we’re happy to premiere another track, “The Lamp Post,” about a month out from the album’s release. Featured in his live performances […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Family Animals explore ‘A World Within a World’ in the NEPA outdoors
If you’re missing the great outdoors and warm weather in Northeastern Pennsylvania right now, the new music video for “A World Within a World” by Scranton alternative rock band Family Animals will take you right back there. The trio – Jesse Viola (guitar, vocals), Anthony Viola (drums, vocals), and Frank DeSando (bass, vocals) – used […]
SONG PREMIERE: The ClamStompers tell the funny tale of ‘Dwane (Every Time My Baby Lies, I Lose a Tooth)’
Aaron McCurdy and Katie Kelly have been performing together for six or seven years in a variety of bands that have ranged from rock to outerfolk, playing most recently as a duo simply named Katie & Aaron. For their debut EP, however, the Wilkes-Barre singer/songwriters have branded themselves The ClamStompers, and with just one listen, […]
SONG PREMIERE: Get tangled up like ‘Christmas Lights in June’ with Patrick McGlynn
By now, just four days from Christmas, you’re probably tired of hearing the same old holiday songs echoing through every store over and over again even before Thanksgiving passed. It’s time for some new tunes, so NEPA Scene is happy to premiere the latest track from Scranton singer/songwriter Patrick McGlynn, “Christmas Lights in June!” Well-known […]
