With Isolation Drills, MAGNET has been checking in with Philadelphia-area musicians during the pandemic, while Where We Belong shines a light on our beloved local venues. Now that our city is opening again, MAGNET has launched Philadelphia Freedom to explore what happens next with our music scene, post-quarantine. Photos by Chris Sikich.
Hosted by The International Bar, Live On Front! brought together some of our favorite local bands—including Ruby The Hatchet, High Reeper, Slomo Sapiens, St. James & The Apostles, the Dawn Drapes, RedTouchBlack, the Out-Sect, OOLALA, Larlene and PILS—for a weekend of music, vendors, food and, of course, lots and lots and lots of booze.
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