by Geno Thackara After a summer of bouncing around from studio to backyard to church hall, Philly’s floating Sofar Sounds program was back to its normal habitat (as much as that’s ever the case) on Friday night, bringing a mix of new and familiar faces into a cozy Read More

by Lauren Rosier The eclectic five-piece band from the Bay Area in California are bringing something incredible to music. Made up of members Lech Wierzynski (lead vocals, trumpet, guitar), Ben Malament (drums, washboard, percussion), Johnny Bones (tenor saxophone, clarinet), Read More

Saintseneca Such Things Reviewed by: Max Miller Columbus, OH’s Saintseneca have built a career on writing familiar-sounding tunes with unfamiliar sounds. While a folk rock band at heart, complete with all the requisite drums and guitars, the group have utilized hammered Read More

Corb Lund Things That Can’t Be Undone Reviewed by: Bryan Culver Chances are The Hurtin’ Albertans aren’t the first thing that springs to mind when you think of country music.  Here’s a little secret: I too automatically think of overly-glossed-America’-patriotism-pop that I tend Read More

Mayday Parade Black Lines Reviewed by: Fareeha Naim Mayday Parade seems to be following a pattern of releasing an album every two years, their newest addition being their fifth LP Black Lines. With a veteran Warped Tour band like this, you just expect them to get better and Read More

Glenn Mercer Incidental Hum Reviewed by: Fareeha Naim Following 2007’s Wheels in Motion, Incidental Hum is Glenn Mercer’s second solo album. Best known as the guitarist and a founding member from the veteran New Jersey-based rock band The Feelies, Mercer’s inspiration stems from Read More