Philadelphia guitarist Emily Robb releases "All Around The Street Corners," a new single built on hypnotic grooves and raw band interplay. The track features her backing ensemble, the ER Band, with Dustin Burrows on guitar and organ, Daniel Provenzano on bass, and Richie Charles on drums locked into a tight, distorted sound centered on root-note repetition.
The single extends momentum from Robb's January instrumental score for "The Space Between Attack And Decay," which showcased her expanding range beyond her established guitar prowess. That project introduced full-band rock arrangements. "All Around The Street Corners" doubles down on collective energy, prioritizing groove and texture over virtuosity.
Robb has carved a reputation as a distinctive voice in Philadelphia's music scene, known for her technical command and willingness to explore genre boundaries. This pivot toward band-centered work reflects a broader trend among adventurous contemporary musicians who balance individual musicianship with collaborative chemistry. The filthy, locked-in aesthetic she pursues here echoes classic rock and blues traditions while maintaining a modern sensibility.
The single arrives on Stereogum, underscoring the independent music publication's continued role as a tastemaker for guitar-driven and experimental rock acts. By positioning Robb within a working band rather than as a solo entity, the project signals an artist uninterested in pigeonholing herself as a guitarist-composer. Instead, she embraces ensemble dynamics and the unpredictable interplay that comes from musicians genuinely committing to collective sound.