Live From the Underground: Philly Music Scene | The Origins

Every story starts somewhere, and mine began in the heart of Philly’s underground music scene. In this first episode, I share the origins of Live From the Underground and how my journey in music led to building Global Rock Underground. From growing up around DIY shows to connecting with local artists shaping Philly’s sound, this episode dives into the roots of both my story and the city’s raw, independent culture.

Featuring local artists, other creatives, and reflections on what makes Philly’s underground one of the most authentic and inspiring music communities in the country.

This is Episode 1 of Live From the Underground, a docu-series exploring underground rock and DIY music communities across the globe, one scene at a time.

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Stop Motion Animation Introduction: Created by Disaster Artist
Animation Song: Trapped in a Cage by Disaster Artist

Extra Videos:
Josh with Friend (Eagles superbowl celebration clip & show footage)
Stephen with Flatwaves (Ink & Dagger clip)

Extra Photos:

“Crowd, The Dead Milkmen @ The Warsaw Brooklyn NY 4-17-09” by jgullo, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
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“Delfonics in California, 1995” by Greg Hill (Delfonics Live), via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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“Hooters backstage at the Conspiracy of Hope concert for Amnesty International at Giants Stadium on June 15, 1986” by JazzyJoeyD via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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“Robert Hazard & the Heroes perform at Bloomsburg University sometime in 1986.” by Glenn Guyer via friends of big shout Published by greggkirk on February 27, 2021 https://friendsofbigshout.com/robert-...

“Joan Jett, Bumbershoot festival, Seattle, Washington, 1994.” by Joe MabelJoan Jett - 1994)
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“Cinderella Nosturi, Helsinki (Finland)” by Adrián Pérez from Helsinki, Finland (Cinderella @ Nosturi, 2011-06-21), via Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic)
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“Pure Hell” by Bob Gruen via Pure Hell Interview (https://kalx.berkeley.edu/pure-hell-i...)

“American punk rock band the Menzingers performing at the Mill & Mine music venue in Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S., dated August 18, 2023” by AppalachianCentrist via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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“Dr. Dog performing at Coachella 2009” by Cody Peterson via Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported)
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“Circa Survive at Bullmoose Music in Portsmouth, NH.” by Tucker Leary via Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported)
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“Sled Island 2019, Calgary, Canada” by Levi Manchak (Hop Along (48548337226).jpg) via Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)
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“American rock band the War on Drugs performing at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado, on October 10, 2014” by Julio Enriquez via Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)
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“Kurt Vile ::: Ogden Theater ::: 02.28.19” by Julio Enriquez via Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)
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“Mannequin Pussy” by Paul Hudson via Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)
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“Alex G, Fort Presented by Converse, SXSW 2015-7294.jpg” by Anna Hanks via Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)
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