The latest edition of our Key Studio Sessions compilations is out today – now streamable and downloadable from Soundcloud! Check out this year’s in-studio appearances with The Key Studio Sessions Vol. 7, including the down-tempo folk stylings of Waxahatchee, the thrashing punk of Pissed Jeans and the all-out rock jams of Ruby the Hatchet. Thanks to production assistants Fred Knittel, Madeleine Lesperance, and Dan Malloy as well as photographers Rachel Del Sordo and Kate McCann, and videographers The Angry Mountain, HotBox Studios and Out of Town Films for sharing their work.
Ryan Tennis
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The Week’s Best MP3s, incl. Bad Braids, Les Professionnels, Owen, Fort Frances
Previewing songs from an upcoming album, Mike Kinsella brought his solo project Owen to Folkadelphia recently. The Chicago native and former member of Cap’n Jazz and American Football performed four intimate songs for the session, including “Love is Not Enough,” which you can stream and download below. Check out the full session here.
Local remixers Les Professionnels kicked off their inaugural Just Say Yes Party last week with a free download of “Just Say Yes.” The dance jam features contributions from a number of collaborators including Anna Lunoe and The Dead Rose Music Company. Stream and download “Just Say Yes” below.
This week on Unlocked, The Key looked at Bad Braids‘ new album Supreme Parallel. The feature started off on Monday with a free download of “Pennies” from the local project of Megan Biscieglia, a track that shows off the delicate but powerful traits of the multi-instrumentalist’s music. Take a look back at the ful Unlocked installment here.
South Philly singer-songwriter Ryan Tennis and his nine-piece Clubhouse Band stopped by recently for a Key Studio Session. Recording four songs that span Tennis’s creative palate, the band worked their numbers to the greatest advantage during the session. Download “Madeline” below and get the full session here.
Chicago’s Fort Frances were featured on Tuesday’s My Morning Download with their song “I Had Love.” Melding a rootsy jangle with a singer-songwriter vibe, the new band are instant ear catchers and are now supporting their second studio effort, this week’s Harbour EP.
The Week So Far: 11 must-read stories on The Key (incl. Bad Braids, Pattern is Movement, Johnny Marr)
Legendary folk musician Richie Havens is remembered for his soulful voice and historic set at Woodstock [link]
Mike Kinsella of Owen previewed new material in this week’s Folkadelphia session [link]
In celebration of Earth Day, The Key took a look back at Philadelphia’s Earth Week in 1970 [link]
Suzie Brown, Cheers Elephant and more to play the 65th Annual Pastorius Park Free Summer Concert Series in Chestnut Hill [link]
Ryan Tennis brings his nine-piece band to XPN for a Key Studio Session [link]
Make Music Philly brings DIY concerts to the streets on June 21st [link]
Johnny Marr gives advice and talks about his new solo album in an interview with Nikki Volpicelli [link]
Get a look inside Pattern is Movement‘s recording process with an “album screening” at PhilaMOCA [link]
Bad Braids‘ upcoming Supreme Parallel is featured in this week’s Unlocked series [link]
Download “I Had Love” from Chicago’s Fort Frances [link]
Kennett Square’s Friday Nights Under the Stars announces their line-up with New Sweden, Ryan Tennis and more [link]
The Key Studio Sessions: Ryan Tennis
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