Philadelphia-area musicians and bands creating and performing original punk-ska-hardcore music.

Chaos Theory...Trenton-based quartet with 6-song CD sporting the soundtrack for the degeneration of society

The Defog...Fender Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos, melodic guitar, "edgy bass and drums, electronics, and catchy lyrics-vocals," 10-track CD "Dying in Crosswalks"

From Nothing..."Energetic live performance and powerful songs ... mixing thunderous rhythms with melodic choruses." Voted local rock stars of the month on 94.1 WYSP-FM

Imprint...Melodic hardcore four-piece band touring the Philly area out of Lansdale, Pa.

Lapse of Luxury...5-piece based in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Compared to Velvet Underground, Strokes and Pavement.

R5 Productions...Promotes all-ages, indie band shows around town. Office: 611 Washington Ave., Suite 3, Philadelphia, (267) 972-6264.

Ruin...Pride of the Philly punk scene, '80s and later. "Old skull hardcore rock MP3s and CD, too. Power ON!"

Stephanie's Religion...heavy alternative rock band with melodic guitar-based sound and five EPs

The Venus Transmission...Indie project mixes dream rock and pop with power chords for a "psychedelic wall of sound." 

Thorazine...Well-known city punk band; videos here.

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