NEWS — live music

So we all know & love Sophomore Slump Fest, but do we know how far its come just over the past few years? Let’s take a walk down memory lane.   SSF 2016 Man, 2016 feels like it was just yesterday. Were you there for the birth of Sophomore Slump 3 years ago? We had the legendary Swedish rockers, Abandoned By Bears, the ever-so-addicting pop punk group, Knockout Kid, and Cincinnati’s favorite, Settle Your Scores to headline the “grand opening.” The supporting acts hailed mainly from the Midwest or locally as a matter of convenience & efficiency for the first...

Hello fellow music lovers or person who accidentally clicked on this— What’s up? Let’s discuss a few of my favorite Philly/New Jersey based bands for a moment. Why? Don't you live in Massachusetts, Deirdre? Are you a poser? Perhaps, I am, italicized font. Although, I immensely appreciate New England’s music scene (I’m sure I’ll share my thoughts in the future), I went to college in Manhattan, so I have a few friends from the Jersey area. Considering the fact our common interests revolve mostly around attending live shows, I’ll find myself venturing to Jersey once every few months if a tour run...

As you attend all your favorite shows this summer, FBT wants to remind you to be aware of your surroundings & take care of your fellow (wo)man.