WDIY 88.1 FM, Lehigh Valley’s community NPR station, announced today that more than 11,991 meals will be delivered to hundreds of Lehigh Valley residents thanks to a partnership with Valley National Financial Advisors during the station’s recent fall membership drive.
A group of Northeastern PA musicians are coming together for a benefit for victims of the July 14 bus accident that took the life of former M80 vocalist Janet Rains, best known by her stage name, Jane Train.
Playoff baseball is underway, and The Quinn is just a wee bit distracted by the ongoing Cubs/Nationals battle in Game 3 of the NLDS. Still, that doesn’t stop us from bringing you the finest in (mostly local) independent music on The Quinn Spinn, including…
It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from our friends Slumlord Radio. Last summer, this band of Michiganders approached us with their album, “Too Pretty for Tijuana,” which we happily reviewed. We’ve kept an eye on each other ever since.
Last in Line, the original lineup who performed on the iconic Ronnie James Dio album of the same name, will be headlining Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theatre on November 3 with support from two of the Valley’s biggest hard rock standouts.
When Sonar Lights, our friends from Texas, visited the Lehigh Valley in July, they did so in support of their album “Babelonia” on what was dubbed the Fall of Babel Tour.
Our partners across the Delaware at American Spirits Roadhouse are heading back to The Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton, NJ — and this time, their plan is to Rock the Wall.
Artist: Church Girls
Album: Hidalgo
Released: Sept. 15, 2017
Genre: Alternative
Philadelphia indie rock quartet Church Girls have been looking forward to the release of their album, “Hidalgo,” for quite a while. Upon a first listen, it’s easy to hear why. These 11 tracks of dreamy, new wave-fused alt-rock comprise a strong effort, complete with the shimmering ambiance that gives this band its unique place in the indie landscape.
Artist: Three Strands
Album: Letters to the Light
Released: July 7, 2017
Genre: Folk
This year, LVU is seeing contributions from members of our music community who are out on the scene at Musikfest to catch the action. One of those people, WLVU Station Manager John Paul DeBard, caught up with Philadelphia indie rockers June Divided (who we saw at another festival earlier this year) and shared his thoughts on their set.