#phillymusicscene

[thedearlydepart]

I never thought I’d be writing this, but after much reflection, it’s time for me to step away from the creative space—at least in a professional sense. It's bittersweet, and honestly, a little sad.

Tumblr has been the foundation of so much of what I was doing, especially from 2009 to around 2016. During those years, I poured everything into my projects, but in the end, most of them didn’t take off the way I’d hoped. The reality is, they lacked the momentum to become sustainable.

One of those projects was @untldsound . It still makes me smile when I think about how, two years ago, I filed an LLC for it, opened a bank account—and then… nothing. Life happened, plans fell through. Maybe something will come of it in the future, but who knows? Right now, I’m not sure what will happen with the content that exists there. I’ll try to publish what I can, archive the rest, and by late 2026, the page will likely be deactivated or gone entirely.

Helping people make music has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. But unfortunately, between unreliable clients, strained friendships, and financial limitations, I couldn’t keep the dream alive. Some of the artists I worked with are still going strong—like Mike Lawrence (formerly Whaleman) and Mazi Kabi. Shaun Green, aka Shizzymandias, still creates music from time to time, although it’s no longer his main focus. I’ve lost touch with our producer, Dreams/Deval Dreams, but I’m determined to get his work back onto platforms and into the world. I know he’ll find success. And to @goldpackpapi, aka Ryan Dobson, and all my UNTLD crew—I love you all. I hope one day, we can create together again.

As for this page, aside from managing acts around the Philly area, I also mixed and mastered music under the name @thedearlydepart . This page will stay up as a reminder of those times. While the name @thedearlydepart will live on, I’ll be transitioning most of my accounts to my personal name and email. The domain (www.thedearlydepart.com) is no longer active—someone else claimed it when I let it lapse—but I’ll be using its email service for a while longer. After that, it’ll disappear.

I had considered turning this handle into something more personal, and in some ways, it already was. But I think it’s time to let go of the moniker and start fresh. Over the next year, I’ll keep you updated on what happens with the content across my various platforms.

Then there’s @psocial-light, which I started in December 2009, a few months after my child was born. It was a lifestyle and photography brand that, unfortunately, never fully blossomed. Still, I stand by the work I did there—it was my first real project, my baby. After 15 years (with the last five being mostly inactive), it’s time to say goodbye. I still have the files, and I’ll never forget those times, even if @rawartistsla was a bit of a scam. It was still special, and I’m grateful to Jailon, Ryan, and @ziggy-wiggy for supporting me at my little photo stand, helping me pack up for the show.

At the end of the day, I wanted all these ventures to succeed, and I take full responsibility for them not reaching their potential. I didn’t have the business know-how to turn them into money-making ventures. I couldn’t get anyone on tour, secure major placements, or help these projects scale. I couldn’t make it as an artist, or even as one of the pieces making the machine run.

So, I’m giving up.

I don’t expect many people to see this or care, but for those who do, I’ll be posting updates about the transition process on each page. I expect this to take until late 2025 or early 2026, with the final shutdown happening around summer 2026.

If anyone is interested in acquiring rights to any of the content, feel free to reach out.

[hopetownsound]

Our awesome @uaudio #apollox4 was chosen at @musictech_official best interface of 2020! Our x4 reside in our Studio B and can power any of our 85+ UAD plug-ins including “Unison” software mic preamps: Neve 1073, 88RS, SSL E Channel, Manley Voxbox, API Vision Channel, Helios, V72. Also UNISON amps from Fender Tweed 55, Marshall, Ampeg and more. It’s an amazing interface with Apollo X series converters. In fact this year when we sent our Lynx interface out to be expanded, the x4 jumped in and served in our A room, even handling an 18 input drum session (via the 2 ADAT inputs). #recordingstudio #recording #producer #proaudio #phillyrecordingstudio #phillymusicscene #doylestown (at Hopetown Sound) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJGioXCj8P2/?igshid=1t3reugq6id70

[empiremusic215]

CHECKOUT Burn Da General’s New Single 🎶 “Dnt tell Nobody” @kingmeburn @tunnel_vizzon 🔥 🔥 #miami #philly #miamirappers #phillyrappers #floridarapper #floridamusic #phillymusicscene #studio #donttell 🤫#cashmoney #dreamchase #gohard #thepainifelt💔tape (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2Q7z7BAtx/?igshid=v2n3eu1s6aan

[oldnix-nootz]

@beachslang #throwback @undrgroundarts . . . . . . . . #phillymusicscene #justgoshoot #livephotography #concertphotographer #philadelphia #undergroundarts #beachslang (at Underground Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/B99j0WylimW/?igshid=kvz9zd0ywqx9

[wilsoneffects-blog]

Ooh la la!! #Repost @hopetownsound with @get_repost ・・・ Finally there! Added our second @eventideaudio #h9 - they’ll get nudged apart to make room for #MIDI connections. The whole point of this monster board is to open up creative options in the studio. We’ll be making every kind of imaginable preset on the @bossfx_us ES-8 switcher so that trying sounds is as fast, easy and mind-blowingly high quality as possible! #guitar #guitarist #recordingstudio #recording #producer #pedal #pedalboard #pedalboardsofdoom #musician #bands #phillymusicscene #doylestown #buckscounty #buckscountymusic @wilsoneffects @ehx @strymonengineering @digitechfx @xotic_guitar @pedaltrain @voodoolabofficial https://www.instagram.com/p/B8bFs6iHrLN/?igshid=16zileieeddfr

[mattvantine-blog]

Check out my first single “The Goddess and Me” today on @spotify produced by @heartcrimes & @barrie2188 and featuring @laurendavish on backup vocals. #music #philadelphia #phillymusicscene #acoustic #musiclife #guitar #vocals #singer #originalmusic #newsong #musician #singersongwriter #shows #phillyshows #phillymusicscene (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxPvQ51H3C-/?igshid=awsn0g643wjj

[johnryanjjstudios]

Had the opportunity to meet up with Philadelphia Blues Artist Willis Harrison for an album cover shoot at Philadelphia City Hall. . . . Photo by J&J Studios John Ryan. Philadelphia portrait photography. Philadelphia headshots. . . . #phillymusic #phillymusicscene #guitar #blues #guitarcover #bluesguitar #bluesmusic #jazz #willis #harrison #musicvideo #musician #musically #musicproducer #guitarlessons #phillymusicians (at Philadelphia City Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwfT2RmHoTP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xwvddgjcjr4z

[phillysoulfes]

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by ~Nafesa (@phillysoulfes)

#AboutLastNight! Nafesa sings Sabrina Claudio’s “Cycle” & original “Saturday Night” LIVE @ SQ Root 3.19.19 at Underground Arts @undrgroundarts _________________________________________________ Nafesa ~ (Affectionately known as “Auntie Fes”) sings Sabrina Claudio’s “Cycle” along with her original single “Saturday Night”! Much love to Dice Raw @sqroottuesday , Digital Crates @digitalcrates, Dell Drumz @delldrumz, & The SQ Root House band for always welcoming me home! 🎥Video Credit: @levi_yisrael _________________________________________________ #Nafesa #PhillySoulFes #AuntieFes #SQRoot #SQRootTuesday #UndergroundArts #Singer #Songwriter #SingerSongwriter #SabrinaClaudio #SabrinaClaudioCover #SabrinaClaudioCycle #Cycle #Philly #PhillyMusic #PhillySoulMusic #PhillyMusicScene #LiveMusic #SoulMusic #Soul #RNBSoul #PhillySoul! #LiveLIFE #MakeMUSIC 😍🥰😘❤️👊🏾🎶🎶🎶🎶 (at Underground Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvOzIcJhRhY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=imhbg2xk3b4o

[spensermichaels]

Hi everyone! This made me smile! It is always a blessing when, what you create or collaborate on is liked and supported. Thank you Cal Reichart. You are so kind and I look forward to seeing you in 2019. Love and light always for you my friend.❤ 'What Should I Do?'...Available on all streaming platforms. @rafael_ponde_music (producer) and I have a lyric video also on my YouTube channel directed by @johnwelshphoto. Link in bio. Please subscribe....Thank you! #whatshouldido #songwriter #singer #performer #producer #rafaelponde #goodvibrationrecords #collaboration #garydann #drummer #theboomroom #lyrics #melody #getitdone #throwback #soulmusic #instafamous #motown #gambleandhuff #phillymusicscene #milkboy #art #slowdancing #classic #style #fashion #rnb #love https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdwBWIjGb3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ixl1jc7ow6gk

[abundancechild]

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Abundancechild™️ (@abundancechild)

Green Soul got that good good #vegan tonight! ❤️me some @hezekiah3rd Hello! Repost @johnny_popcorn ⭐️TONIGHT Hey Come out and bring a Dinner Date tonight 😋 Performance at we are VEGEN Restaurant GREEN SOUL featuring Johnny Popcorn w Grammy award winning guitarist Dai Miyazaki. 2 performances in one night. hope to see you! Info & tix https://green-soul.ticketleap.com/johnny-popcorn-live/ Make Thanksgiving Weekend great! Get to @greensoulliving Saturday night! Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link in our profile. $10 in advance. More at the door. Johnny Popcorn @johnny_popcorn w. Dai Miyazaki @daiphillyguitar #liveatgreensoul #greensoul #greensoulliving #phillymusic #phillymusicscene #rocknsoul #rocksoul #soulrock #thanksgivingweekend #ticketleap https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqld6l3BhjM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ergmcsailetj

[elizaneals]

Thank You #jameyshouseofmusic in #pennsylvania just outside #philly in pretty #lansdowne 🎹 Great to grace your stage last night meet #musiclovers and lay down some #bluesmusic with you. Here's a favorite one from #CheapThrills the original from #BigMamaThornton #classicblues #BallAndChain ... Shout-out to @FrankieBoyBlues 🎸 #LiveMusic #PhillyMusicScene #ModernBlues #AmericanRoots #JanisJoplin #LiveRoom #HouseOfMusic #LiveStage #HammondB3 #BassGuitar #ElectricPiano #BluesGuitar #NewMusic #FivePieceBand #TripleThreat 💙 (at Jamey's House of Music) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdBocnKO_43/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mattvantine-blog]

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Matt Vantine (@mattvantinemusic)

New video with @sweeneybob for The Goddess and Me. Check it out on @youtube https://youtu.be/9v2cK2DJbLI . . . . . . . . . #music #philadelphia #phillymusicscene #acoustic #musiclife #guitar #vocals #singer #originalmusic #newsong #musician #singersongwriter #shows #phillyshows #phillymusicscene https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNNelenq7b/?igshid=16674tntiso2o

[empiremusic215]

This all we know is the hustle , STUDIO IS OUR WAY OUT & we gonna show you to step - NEW MUSIC 🎶 COMING SOON ⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️ @xebxxl LONG STAR 💫 EP MUSIC #phillymusic #philly #phillyhiphop #hiphop #philadelphia #phillymusicscene #music #atlantamusic #chicagomusic #phillyrap #rap #newmusic #livemusic #philadelphiamusic #supportlocalmusic #phillymusicians #phillyartist #undergroundmusic #nycmusic #openmic #newyorkrap #musicartist #musicvideo #kingmedaempire☠️ (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CceKLFwrtjT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[phillysoulfes]

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by ~Nafesa (@phillysoulfes)

2.5.19 #SQRootTuesdays @sqroottuesday at #UndergroundArts @undrgroundarts! Nafesa singing “The Way” by the phenomenal Jill Scott aka Jilly From Philly! @missjillscott! Niambi Michele @niambimichele on bgvs! #Nafesa #PhillySoulFes #JillScott #JillScottCover #TheWay #Philly #PhillyMusicScene #PhillySoul #PhillySoulMusic #GrownFolksMusic #RNB #RNBSoul #Singer #Songwriter #SingerSongwriter #PhillySinger #PhillySongwriter #LiveLIFE! #MakeMUSIC! 😍🥰😘❤️👊🏾 (at Underground Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuK-vO8hM-R/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qku197hgp1ip

[crucial-roots-rock-reggae]

Back in action! Excited to return to @milkboyphilly supporting @dzdmusic & @feelfreemusic Posted @withregram • @milkboyphilly **ON SALE NOW** ⠀ @dzdmusic w. @crucialphilly, @feelfreemusic // 5.20 ⠀ - ⠀ Tix on our website (link in bio) ⠀ - ⠀ #reggae #reggaemusic #onsalenow #milkboy #milkboyphilly #phillymusic #phillymusicscene #centercity #centercityphilly #livemusic #concert #concerts • • • #livereggae #eastcoastreggae #livemusic #crucial #crucialphilly #crucialreggae #reggae #music #rootsrockreggae #philadelphia #philly #phillymusic (at MilkBoy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYh9repiND/?utm_medium=tumblr

[dreampoetforhire]

Hey! We’re all set up at @boomroomstudios. Come on out for some music and revelry care of @wallflowerob. It’s going to be a fun night. Hope to see you! Posted @withregram • @wallflowerob Tomorrow is almost here and if you've been following along, it's going to be a real treat! To tie everything together I'm bringing in @dreampoetforhire to gift us with his words through out the night. I truly hope you can come and enjoy in the collaboration of so many members of my garden and this amazing commUNITY we all get to be a part of. 🍂An Autumn Evening with: @maggiemae.music & @lawndrylawndry 🔥Fire spinning by: @ambra_luv , @treblemakur , @spin.sam.spin , @hoopdoll 🥧 Food by: @frankenrolls 🍎 Dedicated to the memory of @gratefulteddy and the music he created with @applejuicejonesmusic Door open at 7:30 pm $20, BYOB, 21+ Event link in Bio 😁 . . . #WallflowerPower #WallflowerOB #poetry #phillypoets #phillypoet #poetsofinstagram #phillyevents #phillymusic #phillymusicscene #party #fall #autumn #funk #folk #indie #music #musician #food #byob #firespinning #flow #flowarts #boomroom #dance #fridaynight #fun (at The Boom Room) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWMkJ5jruPz/?utm_medium=tumblr