by Jane Roser “Quirky and compelling. Primal, but ghostly. Lovely, but devilish.” Singer/songwriter and actress Eszter Balint’s music has been described as all of these, and you really do need to use several adjectives to define this sultry songstress; I would Read More

by Lauren Rosier Three years separate Detroit native Alex Winston’s debut album, King Con, and the release of her latest material, The Day I Died. The new EP, is a preview to her sophomore record, due in November. “Just by having that amount of time, you’re going to learn a Read More

by Geno Thackara Think of them as U2 without the ego. James can write a mean hook and a great singalong chorus like nobody’s business, but these guys have always been as down-to-earth and humble as they come (even when packing arenas). They don’t demand attention or Read More

by Ziggy Merritt This past Sunday marked both Worriers and Cayetana’s peformance at the cramped yet rustically charming venue, The Boot and Saddle. Joining them were Caves and the ill-publicized -something that’s becoming a theme- debut of opening act, Eight. My night was fueled Read More

Win Win Primaries Reviewed by: Geno Thackara     Catchy, low-key, trippy, cute and more than a bit weird, Win Win is the kind of band that probably digs into piles of stray instruments like kids in a candy store. Their newest offering Primaries is packed full of fuzzy Read More

Good Old War Broken Into Better Shape Reviewed by: Lauren Rosier     After the sad news that drummer Tim Arnold was leaving the band to spend time with family, Philadelphia indie folk favorite Good Old War members Keith Goodwin and Dan Schwartz were forced to push on as Read More