Samantha Blyn

Zoh Amba | by Samantha Blyn for Zany Waves Zoh Amba’s debut album, Eyes Full, is a collection of thoughtfully told stories. Before their show at Philly’s Silk City Diner, Zoh and I sat beneath a tree to talk about those stories and explore the record’s roots. At the time of our conversation, Eyes Full had been out for just under two months. Above all, Zoh expressed gratitude that the record “seems to be reaching the people it’s meant to reach.”Now that it’s out, they’re trying to “keep...

The Beths | by Samantha Blyn for Zany Waves On a hot Tuesday night, the Fillmore was as packed as I’ve ever seen it. For the second stop of their co-headlining tour, Spoon and The Beths visited Philadelphia for a sold-out show. Both bands, currently between albums, crafted sets spanning each of their discographies. The show was opened by Squirrel Flower, the solo project of Chicago-based musician Ella Williams. Her dreamy and engaging set included songs from previous releases, a cover of...

The Lemon Twigs | by Samantha Blyn for Zany Waves When the weather gets warm, all I want to hear is jangly power pop and shimmery rock and roll. Sometimes, that means I’m stuck in the 70’s come springtime, but a contemporary act that always cuts through is The Lemon Twigs. Brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario have honed their nostalgia-inspired sound to create fresh indie rock that avoids feeling gimmicky. On the eve of their sixth album’s release, they floated into Philadelphia to play at...