From New York’s East Village to Philadelphia’s Kensington, we’re teaming up with Miller High Life to explore and celebrate substance-rich neighborhoods that are inspiring authentic artists and sounds.

“Be as delusional as you possibly can,” Hop Along frontwoman Frances Quinlan advises aspiring creatives. That’s the exact mentality Hop Along have cherished on their rapid rise to success. We met up with the Philly-rockers to chat humble beginnings, collaboration and the perfect location to build a community of artists.

Follow our Sounds With Substance series to find out where we’re going and who we’re talking to next.