Cig burn.

05/24/2024

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/4y7rnhtMxV8NMKDQ7

The whole goal of cig burn. is giving creatives in NEPA a place to show off their craft, one of the ways we would like to do that is through bringing on more writers, editors, photographers, etc.

This is a volunteer position and requires minimal experience, if you are new to photography or just getting into journalism, cig burn. might still be the place for you.

Love being a NEPA creative? Want to help in supporting your local scene, artists & small businesses? Down to do some cool, fun, and interesting s**t? Come vibe with cig burn.

05/16/2024

Learn about booking and promotion in NEPA with Ray Meoni of Diavolo Booking.

One of the biggest struggles observed among new bands emerging in the local scene with no prior experience is the lack of knowledge on how to get booked or promote their shows. “The idea behind what promoters look for, I think it’s different for everybody. What I look for is gonna be different t...

05/12/2024

We sat down with Eyal Filkovsky to talk all things filmmaking, photography, directing, producing and the future of The Big Break.

Eyal Filkovsky is a Scranton, PA-based filmmaker, photographer, director, producer, as well as the director of talent competition, The Big Break, amongst many other “fun, creative things.” When I asked Eyal specifically what you can find him doing on set, he gave me a list of over 25 different r...

05/08/2024

"We're barely getting started... just wait until fall." Follow cig burn. out to a Scranton show to sit down with Kayla and Gabe of Look Back Luna to discuss the past, present and future of the band. Link to full article in the comments.

I met up with Kayla and Gabe, the vocalist and guitarist of Look Back Luna, at the May the Fourth Diavolo Booking show at Clarky's Billiards in Scranton, Pa, to discuss the past, present, and future of the band. Playing a bill along with The What Nows?!, The Squalors, Sh’Bang, and Wife Swamp, Thei...

05/08/2024

Learn about Scranton's "gateway theater" and Battle of the Bards VI with co-directors and writers Casey Kelly and Ryan Jay, as well as new and returning actors to Battle of the Bards. Link to full article in the comments.

The sixth Battle of the Bards took place at The V-Spot in Scranton, Pa on Sunday, May 5th, and we attended to speak to some attendees, both new and returning, as well as co-directors Ryan Jay and Casey Kelly. Ryan describes the “gimmick” of the event as, “We take four local writers, we give th...

05/08/2024

"Your favorite band you don't know," Running in Flip-Flops sat down with us for an interview about their new EP, Tropical Comatose. Link to full article in the comments.

Running in Flip-Flops is an alternative Scranton, PA-based duo and “your favorite band you don’t know.” We sat down with members Dane and Tyler to discuss their new EP, functioning without a drummer, and what the future holds for the Flip-Flops. The duo recently released a three-song EP, “Tr...

05/08/2024

cig burn. is live.

cig burn., is dedicated to facilitating the promotion and marketing endeavors of local musicians, small businesses, and creatives who may encounter challenges in these pursuits, whether from financial constraints, limited awareness, or other factors.

04/29/2024

we will see you soon.

04/16/2024

come one, come all.
reach out.

04/15/2024

the first official cig burn. locals playlist is up NOW (more to come, website comes in may)
•APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/get-into-local/pl.u-KVXBqX3sVyBqgX
•SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7pbpZlBOxVV2XqFYnGvpa2?si=_sXT8BIgT5yq-ynoewKT4A&pi=u-MlX1uoHjQP6d

Playlist · 37 Songs

04/14/2024

cig burn. is for highlighting local NEPA & surrounding areas creatives & allows them to promote their projects, shows & events.

comin atcha: may 2024