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The Music Issue 2012
Welcome to PW’s 2012 Music Issue! We’re taking you on a whirlwind tour of Philly’s sonic citizens—in the clubs, on the road, off the map and over the top.
- Find out what 60 local tastemakers are listening to and loving!
- Follow a caravan of Philly bands as they invade New England!
- Applaud the long-awaited return of soul singer Lady Alma!
- Say goodnight to the long-running Nocturne series—what will the goths do next?
- Add five unmissable music biographies to your bookshelf!
- And kick off PW’s free Concerts in the Park with Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band!
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