#phillymusicscene
Explore tagged Tumblr posts
thedearlydepart Ā· 2 months ago
Text
I never thought Iā€™d be writing this, but after much reflection, itā€™s time for me to step away from the creative spaceā€”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 didnā€™t take off the way Iā€™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 accountā€”and thenā€¦ nothing. Life happened, plans fell through. Maybe something will come of it in the future, but who knows? Right now, Iā€™m not sure what will happen with the content that exists there. Iā€™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 couldnā€™t keep the dream alive. Some of the artists I worked with are still going strongā€”like Mike Lawrence (formerly Whaleman) and Mazi Kabi. Shaun Green, aka Shizzymandias, still creates music from time to time, although itā€™s no longer his main focus. Iā€™ve lost touch with our producer, Dreams/Deval Dreams, but Iā€™m determined to get his work back onto platforms and into the world. I know heā€™ll find success. And to @goldpackpapi, aka Ryan Dobson, and all my UNTLD crewā€”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, Iā€™ll be transitioning most of my accounts to my personal name and email. The domain (www.thedearlydepart.com) is no longer activeā€”someone else claimed it when I let it lapseā€”but Iā€™ll be using its email service for a while longer. After that, itā€™ll disappear.
I had considered turning this handle into something more personal, and in some ways, it already was. But I think itā€™s time to let go of the moniker and start fresh. Over the next year, Iā€™ll keep you updated on what happens with the content across my various platforms.
Then thereā€™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 thereā€”it was my first real project, my baby. After 15 years (with the last five being mostly inactive), itā€™s time to say goodbye. I still have the files, and Iā€™ll never forget those times, even if @rawartistsla was a bit of a scam. It was still special, and Iā€™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 didnā€™t have the business know-how to turn them into money-making ventures. I couldnā€™t get anyone on tour, secure major placements, or help these projects scale. I couldnā€™t make it as an artist, or even as one of the pieces making the machine run.
So, Iā€™m giving up.
I donā€™t expect many people to see this or care, but for those who do, Iā€™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.
2 notes Ā· View notes
dan-yells Ā· 2 years ago
Text
You see me but will I see you at the show tomorrow night? šŸ“ø: @simonemenna
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#show #gig #indieartist #artist #singersongwriter #songstress #phillymusicscene #phillymusic #phillysingers #jawn #art #music
instagram
0 notes
hopetownsound Ā· 4 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
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 ā€œUnisonā€ 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. Itā€™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
3 notes Ā· View notes
empiremusic215 Ā· 4 years ago
Video
CHECKOUT Burn Da Generalā€™s New Single šŸŽ¶ ā€œDnt tell Nobodyā€ @kingmeburn @tunnel_vizzon šŸ”„ šŸ”„ #miami #philly #miamirappers #phillyrappers #floridarapper #floridamusic #phillymusicscene #studio #donttell šŸ¤«#cashmoney #dreamchase #gohard #thepainifeltšŸ’”tape (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2Q7z7BAtx/?igshid=v2n3eu1s6aan
5 notes Ā· View notes
oldnix-nootz Ā· 5 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
@beachslang #throwback @undrgroundarts . . . . . . . . #phillymusicscene #justgoshoot #livephotography #concertphotographer #philadelphia #undergroundarts #beachslang (at Underground Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/B99j0WylimW/?igshid=kvz9zd0ywqx9
9 notes Ā· View notes
wilsoneffects-blog Ā· 5 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Ooh la la!! #Repost @hopetownsound with @get_repost 惻惻惻 Finally there! Added our second @eventideaudio #h9 - theyā€™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. Weā€™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
7 notes Ā· View notes
mattvantine-blog Ā· 5 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Check out my first single ā€œThe Goddess and Meā€ 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
1 note Ā· View note
johnryanjjstudios Ā· 6 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
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
1 note Ā· View note
phillysoulfes Ā· 6 years ago
Video
instagram
#AboutLastNight! Nafesa sings Sabrina Claudioā€™s ā€œCycleā€ & original ā€œSaturday Nightā€ LIVE @ SQ Root 3.19.19 at Underground Arts @undrgroundarts _________________________________________________ Nafesa ~ (Affectionately known as ā€œAuntie Fesā€) sings Sabrina Claudioā€™s ā€œCycleā€ along with her original single ā€œSaturday Nightā€! Much love to Dice Raw @sqroottuesday , Digital Crates @digitalcrates, Dell Drumz @delldrumz, & The SQ Root House band for always welcoming me home! šŸŽ„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 šŸ˜šŸ„°šŸ˜˜ā¤ļøšŸ‘ŠšŸ¾šŸŽ¶šŸŽ¶šŸŽ¶šŸŽ¶ (at Underground Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvOzIcJhRhY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=imhbg2xk3b4o
1 note Ā· View note
posterdrops Ā· 2 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Reposted from @sloweyandtheboats šŸŒ»Summer is not over yet! Weā€™ve still got a couple shows @longwoodgardens as part of our summer series in the beer garden. Playing 5:30-8:30 this Thursday, August 25th AND Friday, September 16th. Weā€™ve got just a few of these beautiful, six-color screen prints designed by @ssugiuchi and printed by @widerawakeprint šŸ¤™ #steelguitar #phillymusicscene #accordion (at Longwood Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChqFvzIJ-kA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
0 notes
spensermichaels Ā· 6 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
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.ā¤ '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
1 note Ā· View note
elizaneals Ā· 3 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Thank You #jameyshouseofmusic in #pennsylvania just outside #philly in pretty #lansdowne šŸŽ¹ 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 šŸŽø #LiveMusic #PhillyMusicScene #ModernBlues #AmericanRoots #JanisJoplin #LiveRoom #HouseOfMusic #LiveStage #HammondB3 #BassGuitar #ElectricPiano #BluesGuitar #NewMusic #FivePieceBand #TripleThreat šŸ’™ (at Jamey's House of Music) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdBocnKO_43/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
0 notes
abundancechild Ā· 6 years ago
Video
Green Soul got that good good #vegan tonight! ā¤ļøme some @hezekiah3rd Hello! Repost @johnny_popcorn ā­ļøTONIGHT Hey Come out and bring a Dinner Date tonight šŸ˜‹ 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
1 note Ā· View note
empiremusic215 Ā· 3 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
This all we know is the hustle , STUDIO IS OUR WAY OUT & we gonna show you to step - NEW MUSIC šŸŽ¶ COMING SOON ā›³ļøā›³ļøā›³ļøā›³ļø @xebxxl LONG STAR šŸ’« 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 #kingmedaempireā˜ ļø (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CceKLFwrtjT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
0 notes
crucial-roots-rock-reggae Ā· 3 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Back in action! Excited to return to @milkboyphilly supporting @dzdmusic & @feelfreemusic Posted @withregram ā€¢ @milkboyphilly **ON SALE NOW** ā € @dzdmusic w. @crucialphilly, @feelfreemusic // 5.20 ā € - ā € Tix on our website (link in bio) ā € - ā € #reggae #reggaemusic #onsalenow #milkboy #milkboyphilly #phillymusic #phillymusicscene #centercity #centercityphilly #livemusic #concert #concerts ā€¢ ā€¢ ā€¢ #livereggae #eastcoastreggae #livemusic #crucial #crucialphilly #crucialreggae #reggae #music #rootsrockreggae #philadelphia #philly #phillymusic (at MilkBoy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYh9repiND/?utm_medium=tumblr
0 notes
mattvantine-blog Ā· 6 years ago
Video
instagram
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
1 note Ā· View note