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• Artist Of The Day : Public Record by bag of songs

  "There's a reason Rolling Stone magazine picked Philadelphia as it's Hot City recently. The city's music scene has more amazing quality bands playing around town on a regular basis than it has in at least 20 years. I mentioned The Swimmers earlier this week, they're playing a cd release party..."

• Big Saturday In Philly by Instrumental Analysis

  "Lots to chose from tonight. Hell, see them all!The SwimmersJohnny Brendas keeps getting bigger and better. A little write-up in RS Hot Issue. The best bands around and always supporting the best of the local scene. Saturday, Philly's own The Swimmers are having their CD release party for the long..."

• I Think Lodger Rules (Stepdad's a Fool) by Sound Bites

  "This post should really be written in all lower-case, as The Lodger really seem like the kind of band '90s zine chickfactor would've featured prominently if it were still around. (Well, it is, in website form, but it's not quite the same thing.) The rush of jangly guitars, uber-pop melodies,..."