by Marisa Torrieri Bloom Musician mama Jodi Jeffers spent decades as a lead singer in various bands, her love of the punk scene so deep rooted that it led her to her husband, Jonathan Jeffers, of the band Duffy’s Cut. But once the 11-year Philadelphia resident...
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom There's a day for everything these days -- from 'Donut Day' to 'Polar Bear Plunge Day' to (I kid you not) 'Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.' And apparently, on Wednesday, it's 'Talk Like a Pirate Day.' I can think of a few...
by Francesca Farruggio Rock babies deserve to benefit from most innovative music technology out there in order to help them improve sensual skills and increase brain development, which is why we want to show you to this weird-looking, but apparently super-powerful new toy in development. Introducing… The...
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom I didn’t have Nita Strauss to guide my guitar-purchasing decisions when I started playing. I just settled for what I could afford, forking over $100 in cash for a vintage Airline model, which I played through a pretty battered, 100-watt Laney amp,...
By Francesca Farruggio New moms tend to strive for the most idyllic, natural experience possible, whether they’re eating organic veggies or singing lovely lullabies to their babies. And when it comes to the latter, they know that singing to their infant is crucial bonding time, and...
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom The Green Orbs’ music is infectious and silly, as in laugh-out-loud silly — and that’s exactly what the band, made up of brother-sister duo Heather Hirshfield and Eddie Rosenberg III, want you to do. Don’t believe me? Just watch the carnival-worthy “Mr....
By G.T. It is hard to think of someone more ubiquitous in providing influence and inspiration than singer, songwriter, and musician Aretha Franklin. An icon in music, it would be easy to characterize her legacy simply by listing the recognition she received across more than five decades...