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September 7, 2026
HomeAuthorsAmy Simpson

Articles by Amy Simpson

What Lies Below.
2026

What Lies Below: Progressive Metalcore in the Modern Era

June 23, 2026 Amy Simpson Comments Off on What Lies Below: Progressive Metalcore in the Modern Era

A young Andrew Watson sits at his laptop, fingertips dancing over the keys. His older brother, Mike, drifts into the next room, his fingers finding fierce guitar riffs as a torrent of metalcore music fills the […]

After the Beat

Le Ghast: Where Trip-Hop, Beatbox and Identity Collide

February 1, 2026 Amy Simpson Comments Off on Le Ghast: Where Trip-Hop, Beatbox and Identity Collide

This is a story about a girl finding her way back to herself through musical expression. As a gay woman fronting a musical group, Steph Werner has learned to shape her identity and raise her […]

After the Beat

Unsung Heroes, Innovators Make Local Music Scene Thrive

January 6, 2026 Amy Simpson Comments Off on Unsung Heroes, Innovators Make Local Music Scene Thrive

Editor’s Note: This is the latest periodic installment of the After the Beat column focusing on the behind-the-scenes talent that nurtures the live music scene in Harrisburg. Ronnie Rhoads,  Big Riff Studio Ronnie Rhoads is […]

After the Beat

Central Pennsylvania Youth All-Star Band Hits New Notes – and Big Names Notice

November 21, 2025 Amy Simpson Comments Off on Central Pennsylvania Youth All-Star Band Hits New Notes – and Big Names Notice

I recently caught up with several standout musicians from the Central Pennsylvania Youth All-Star Band. Some were packing for college, others had just landed on campus, and a few were driving home from high school […]

After the Beat

What Perseverance Sounds Like: The Hershey & Summey Story

September 19, 2025 Amy Simpson Comments Off on What Perseverance Sounds Like: The Hershey & Summey Story

The story of Logan Summey and Justin Hershey is one of perseverance, friendship and a shared vision for building something meaningful out of life’s hardest turns. They met by chance, then built a future by […]

After the Beat

The Jellybricks Make Music Woven With Talent, Friendship and Drive

June 12, 2025 Amy Simpson Comments Off on The Jellybricks Make Music Woven With Talent, Friendship and Drive

In the often-tumultuous world of music, where artistic temperaments frequently clash, there exists a band of brothers whose laughter and camaraderie resonate as deeply as their melodies. Meet The Jellybricks, a group bound by music […]

2025

In the Key of She: Two Artists Forge Their Musical Paths

May 1, 2025 Amy Simpson Comments Off on In the Key of She: Two Artists Forge Their Musical Paths

Editor’s note: This month, Amy Simpson profiles two accomplished female performers who are building their legacies in the Central Pennsylvania music scene.  Erica Lyn Everest: Songstress With roots in Linglestown and 20 years of professional […]

2025

Behind-the-scenes Talent Benefits Local Musical Community

April 1, 2025 Amy Simpson Comments Off on Behind-the-scenes Talent Benefits Local Musical Community

Editor’s note: The After the Beat column periodically spotlights the unsung heroes of the live music scene in Harrisburg, who operate out of the spotlight. On a separate note: Congratulations are in order for columnist […]

2025

Little Brother Band: Related by Friendship, Quintet Stays Tight

March 1, 2025 Amy Simpson Comments Off on Little Brother Band: Related by Friendship, Quintet Stays Tight

It all began in 2005 when three friends came together to perform at local gigs, creating music that resonated with their community. Their group soon expanded into a four-piece band and eventually welcomed a fifth […]

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