SONG PREMIERE: Scranton musician Steve Werner expresses ‘Síorghrá,’ or eternal love, through handpan
Steve Werner has been playing the drums for most of his life – 22 years now – but when he picked up the handpan three years ago, it opened up a whole new musical avenue for him. “I’ve stayed with the hanpan over the years because it gives me a unique sound and allows me […]
ALBUM PREMIERE: New Scranton band Permanence debut their ‘Northeast’ alternative rock
It’s no secret that we love Northeastern Pennsylvania, so when we meet a band that is also inspired by our hometown area, we just have to feature them – especially when they sound this good. A new alternative rock band, Permanence, has emerged from Scranton, and they’re giving NEPA Scene readers an exclusive first listen […]
STREAMING: Scranton’s Motionless In White is ‘Eternally Yours,’ bumps up release date of new album
Scranton metal band Motionless In White not only released the second single from their Roadrunner Records debut today, but they’ve also announced that they’re pushing the release date of their forthcoming album, “Graveyard Shift,” up by several months. Originally planned for the winter of 2017, the band’s fourth studio album will now come out on […]
STREAMING: Preview Boo Baby debut album ‘Orange You Glad’ by Scranton native Robert Salazar
From a press release: The renaissance man is a rarity these days. Thankfully, some people are still willing to try, one of whom is Boo Baby. His imminent full-length debut, “Orange You Glad,” grooves like a drive home after work, with lyrics ready to inspire you to start your real job. It tackles the creative […]
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: NEPA Scene Live with Joe Craig, James Barrett, Used-Car Cowboy, and Ryan Barry, 11/22/16
We kicked off our brand new NEPA Scene Live series at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant with an intimate local singer/songwriter night on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Each unsigned, independent artist was a finalist in previous seasons of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, and they all brought something different and special to the recently renovated […]
Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in December
While we recommend going out and supporting the local arts and entertainment scene as frequently as possible, sometimes you need to just curl up on the couch and watch some Netflix, particularly as the weather gets colder. Here’s the full list of what’s coming to the streaming service and what will be leaving in December. […]
STREAMING: The Menzingers remember sinful side of Scranton with ‘Bad Catholics,’ new album out Feb. 3
When Philadelphia punk band The Menzingers returned to Scranton over the summer for a hometown concert at The Vault Tap & Kitchen, they debuted a new song called “Bad Catholics” that resonated with fans who also grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania. At the time, vocalist/guitarist Greg Barnett said that it was planned for a split […]
STREAMING: Pottsville’s Crobot ‘Play It Cool’ in newest track from ‘Welcome to Fat City’
As their brand new album, “Welcome to Fat City,” comes closer to release, Pottsville heavy metal band Crobot continue to premiere more groovy tunes for fans who just can’t wait. Recently debuting “Play It Cool” on Crave, vocalist Brandon Yeagley introduced the second track on their sophomore album, which hits stores Sept. 23 via Wind-up […]
STREAMING: Listen and look back longingly with new Menzingers song ‘Lookers’
NEPA Scene gave you a little live video preview of The Menzingers’ new album back in June when the punk band returned to their old hometown for an outdoor show at The Vault in Scranton. Now they’ve officially released a brand new song, “Lookers,” via Vice’s Noisey. The song comes on the day they kick […]
STREAMING: Motionless In White pay tribute to their Scranton roots with new single, ‘570’
Goth rockers Motionless In White released a brand new single today, “570,” that gives fans their first listen of the band’s upcoming fourth studio album while looking back at where it all started – their hometown of Scranton. Referencing the city’s area code in its title, the lyrics to “570” seem to describe the journey […]
