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Music blog and podcast by writer, photographer and podcaster @shaunofthesmith 🆕🎶🎙️ @mollytuttle "City Of Gold"

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🎧 Get lost in the sonic layers of "Evergreen" by Soccer Mommy. With themes of love, loss, and resilience, @sopharela creates an album that’s truly timeless. .#Evergreen #SoccerMommy
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🎶 @theswellseasonofficial is playing The Met in Philly on July 29!. Their new album “Forward” is full of heart and harmony — and I just reviewed it on The High Note. Catch up on the music before the show:
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🎄 It’s Christmas in July and Santa Shaun is coming in hot with this week’s New Music Friday! Unwrap fresh drops from The Band Camino, Buddy Guy, Indigo De Souza, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist, and Folk Bitch Trio.
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🎶 July 26 – Free R&B vibes at Gardner’s Basin, AC!.🎤 Russell Thompkins Jr., GQ, Wilbert Hart, Blue Magic & more!.1–7:30 PM | Hosted by Maurice Watts | Local openers + DJ Howie D
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🎶 July 25.🏖️ Tom Hambridge & the Rattlesnakes – Somers Point.🎤 Nas Illmatic Live w/ Philly Orchestra – The Mann
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A week ago, I took my wife to her first Phish show at the Mann Center in Philly—and it turned out to be maybe my most magical show yet. Here’s how it went: .
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My wife turned to me about 10 minutes into “Fluffhead” and said, “They’re still going.” “They’re just getting started,” I replied, amazed that three songs into Phish’s July 16, 2025, show at TD...
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🎶 July 23 = nonstop summer music:.🌅 Countdown to Ecstasy – Ski Beach.🎷 Gary U.S. Bonds – AC Boardwalk.🎸 Six Mile Cross – Brigantine.🎻 Philly Orchestra 125 yrs – The Mann
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🗓️ July 23.🎭 AC: Gary U.S. Bonds + Billy Walton Band, 7p.🎷 Ventnor: Steely Dan tribute Countdown to Ecstasy, 6:30p.🎸 Brigantine: Six Mile Cross on the lawn.🎶 Triple bill, all free, all fire.
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🎧 Missed Friday’s drops?.Catch up on new releases from:.Alex G.Bush.Joe Bonamassa.Laura Jane Grace.Raekwon. Stream what’s new at .
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🎹 July 21 – Rick Wakeman brings Strictly Wakeman to Ocean City Music Pier w/ Hayley Sanderson 🌊 7 PM showtime!
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Sixteen years later, @theswellseasonofficial returns with the perfect third act. “Forward” bridges the past and present with soul and sincerity. Read my full review on The High Note:
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🎤 July 20 – Cyndi Lauper takes Philly one last time!.Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour at the Mann 🌆.A night of hits, heart & 80s magic
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🎧 It’s New Music Friday!.New releases from:.Alex G.Bush.Joe Bonamassa.Laura Jane Grace.Raekwon. Full list at .
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🎶 July 19 – Big vibes all around!.🌊 B Street Band (Springsteen tribute) – Margate Beach Jam.🎭 “Weird Al” Yankovic – TD Pavilion at the Mann.Rock, parody & boardwalk energy!
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Favorite tracks from “Forward” by The Swell Season:.🎻 “Factory Street Bells”.💔 “People We Used to Be”.🎷 “Great Weight”. I reviewed the album for The High Note and explored how it captures the duo’s growth and grace. Full review: @theswellseasonofficial
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🎸 July 18 – “The Girls Can’t Help It!” hits Somers Point Beach!.A tribute to women of rock w/ Patty Balbo & violinist Heather “Lil’ Mama” Hardy 🎤🎻
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First listen to “Forward” hit me right in the heart. The Swell Season’s new album is full of reflection, warmth and incredible songwriting. I broke it all down on The High Note → . @theswellseasonofficial
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I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately — and The Swell Season just gave me the perfect soundtrack. I reviewed their beautiful new album “Forward” for The High Note, and it’s everything fans of “Once” and “Strict Joy” could hope for. . @theswellseasonofficial
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🗓️ June 25.🎭 AC Boardwalk: Ocean Avenue Stompers at Mardi Gras AC, 7p.🌅 Ventnor: Don’t Call Me Francis at Ski Beach, 6:30p.🎸 Brigantine: Fabmania Beatles Tribute.🎶 Free shows, beach views, pure summer vibes.
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🎶 July 16 is stacked!.🌅 NJ British Invasion – Ski Beach, Ventnor.🎷 Shemekia Copeland – AC Boardwalk.🎸 Tony DeLuca Band – Brigantine Beach.3 towns, 1 night, nonstop summer music! #JerseyShoreVibes #LiveMusic #SummerConcerts
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Missed this week’s New Music Friday? We’ve got you. 🎙️ Clipse makes a big return.🔥 Burna Boy brings the heat.🎻 The Swell Season tugs your heartstrings.🧼 Wet Leg drops pure weird joy.🎷 JID x Ali Shaheed Muhammad x Adrian Younge = 🔥.🎶
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