LimeWire Music Blog

The spirit of independence is alive and well in Philadelphia. Nestled geographically between New York and Washington, D.C., the City of Brotherly Love has been a capital of culture since colonial times. In addition to serving as the home for the Liberty Bell and popularizing the culinary marvel known as the cheesesteak sandwich (”wit,” please), the city has nurtured the careers of jazz icon John Coltrane, Philly soul legends Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff, and blue-eyed soulsters Hall & Oates, as well as punk bands like Dead Milkman and DJs such as Josh Wink, King Britt, and Dieselboy. Curated by the staff of the Philadelphia City Paper, Ear to the Ground: Philadelphia showcases 16 of the city’s up-and-coming independent acts, including Man Man, Illinois, Pattern Is Movement, Photon Band, and Dr. Dog. Move over, Brooklyn. Look out, Austin. Philadelphia’s stable of musical talent is coming on strong.