by Ari Roth There are lots of events overflowing with attractions and contests during Philly Beer Week, but the Fishtown FestivALE keeps things simple and relaxed. Put together by Johnny Brenda’s, Fette Sau and Frankford Hall, this festival celebrates the beginning of Read More

by Ari Roth Matt Andersen is a guitarist and singer who draws from a wide range of American roots music – blues, country, folk and more – to form a style that is both unique and clearly linked to the traditions in which he is immersed. Andersen has spoken before about Read More

by Ari Roth Closing our coverage of Philly Beer Week, the Dock Street Free Music Festival is a beautiful way to end a fun and exciting week full of beer. The festival, true to its name, will take place at the Dock Street Brewery on 701 S. 50th Street. It will be free to enter, Read More

by Ari Roth This year’s Philly Pride Day, which will take place on Sunday, June 8th, offers a number of LGBT-related events from music and speakers, to marriages at Independence Hall. Of course, all of these will be centered around the parade, which will travel from 13th Read More

by Holli Stephens As the temperature rises and the glimmers of heat usher in more happy days in the sun, musicians are gearing up everywhere to tour, release new music, and bring new experiences to fans. Among them, singer-songwriter and guitarist Mia Dyson is hopeful to create a Read More

Parquet Courts Sunbathing Animal Reviewed by: Brian Roser   When I review a band, I try to find something about them that I like, but Parquet Courts is not giving me much to work with. Sunbathing Animal is their second full-length album, but it is not even polished enough Read More