Alt-Country rambler, Mathew K, sings tales of sorrow and regret that resound in us all. New York, Nashville, Denver, and now Philadelphia are a few of the places along the journey he has called home. Teamed up with producer Matt Schenck, iconic punk musicians Chuck Treece (McRad, Bad Brains) and Dan Stevens (Dead Milkmen), along with Nick Bockrath, Barney McKenna (Nico's Gun,Rich Mystics), and Robbie Bennett (War on Drugs), the crew went into the studio to bring these captivating tunes to life. The self titled debut e.p. will be released Dec. 2012, followed shortly by "Misery & Gin with Dan Orlando," an unplugged trio showcasing a different side to K's writing. Watch for these and more at www.facebook.com/mathewkmusic.

Singer/songwriter Katie Frank hit the Philadelphia music scene with her debut EP, Covered Bridge Road (released September of 2012 via BITBYmusic). Hailing from Elizabethtown Pennsylvania, the 24 year old graduated from Temple University with a degree in therapeutic recreation in 2011 and soon after realized her dream of becoming a musician.

With only an acoustic guitar and her sultry voice, Frank composed a collection of four songs that would become the compositions known as Covered Bridge Road within six months of graduating. “I finally completed my education, and I hadn’t written anything in about two years, so I had my fingers crossed that as soon as I was finished with school I would have the inspiration to starting writing songs again.” Thankfully that inspiration came.

“I was in a terrible environment to write during college,” reflects Frank. “Between class work and my part-time job at an adult day center, I really didn’t have the time to focus on my passion.” It wasn’t until completing her degree was that focus harnessed. After writing the songs what would encompass her debut EP, she was introduced to Philadelphia-based producer/engineer Josh Werblun through a mutual friend. Her natural talent for songwriting as well as her already seasoned voice captivated Werblun and he would not let go. He relentlessly pursued Frank to start performing these songs live, which eventually led to her performing at Legendary Dobb’s open mic nights. After a few well-received outings, the duo decided it was time to record these compositions.

In February of 2012, Werblun and Frank recruited veteran Philadelphia guitarist Tom Hampton to join them in the studio as well as pianist/vocalist Dan Orlando, bassist Greg Orlando, and drummer Jon McNally to fill out the band. Soon after, arranger Jim Boggia was recruited to help arrange background vocals for the recordings. The result was a collection of polished folk inspired rock/pop songs with country-tinged hooks, drawing inspiration from artists such as Dawes, Brandi Carlile, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Ben Folds.


Since the release of Covered Bridge Road, Frank hasformed her live band under the name Katie Frank and The Pheromones. The Pheromones consist of lead guitarist Matthew Jurasek, rhythm guitarist Josh Werblun, bassist Kris Pirnat, and drummer Jon McNally, all adding their own flair to the live performance as well as being part of the Philadelphia music scene in their own projects. The group has since opened for actor/musician John Corbett at the Sellersville Theatre, embarked on a South by Southwest Tour including dates in Cincinnati, Nashville and Austin as well as performances at local Philadelphia venues such as MilkBoy, PhilaMoca, Kung Fu Necktie, Ortlieb’s, and Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing. Frank has also been gaining support in the Philadelphia area from local media outlets, promoters and fans alike; including airplay from 88.5 WXPN FM, numerous write-ups from WXPN’s The Key and Phrequency Magazine's spotlight of new releases.

Katie Frank and The Pheromones show no sign of slowing down anytime soon, with plans to record a full-length record in August of 2013. “Our sound has evolved as a group and I’m very excited that this record will include contributions from the talented musicians I have in my band,” notes Frank. “I’m extremely optimistic that this new album will take us to the next level and allow us to expand our audience. Performing this music has given me the opportunity to be my self and is one of the few things I get really excited about in life.”
88.5 WXPN FM's Helen Leicht picked Katie's debut single "Close Enough" as her Local Pick of the Day on September 19th 2012, as well as debuting the single on FM radio. As one of Phrequency Magazine's spotlighted new releases, Covered Bridge Road perfectly blends a vintage country sound with today's alternative pop and rock; setting her apart as one of Philly's most promising up-and-comers.

Andrew "Stripes" Winter reclaims the reigns of mountain-punk troubadour for the debut of his solo project, Andrew Winter and the Reckless Dodgers. Fresh off the heels of the European and Russian leg of the "Return to the Living" farewell tour for the iconic horror punk band, Blitzkid, Winter is focusing on the band’s first release Be Prepared coming out via his brand new co-owned label, Ahoy Hoy! Records, on January 22, 2013. For his freshman release, Winter retreats from his more notable horror punk persona after having spent the better part of the last decade touring with other giants of the genre, including Gorgeous Frankenstein (featuring The Misfits' Doyle Von Frankenstein & bodybuilder Gorgeous George), Face to Face, and Strungout. Drawing upon the many influences and experiences he has encountered along the way, Winter exhibits truly expert musicianship through the melding of various genres and themes throughout his writing and execution. As AD Amorosi, a renown music journalist and Philadelphia native, reports, "the whole shebang sounds like a sweet blend of the Avett Bros and Green Day. If you haven't heard of them yet, you will.”