by Lara Supan I asked Matt Tarka how he would describe himself in five words or less. His response, after some consideration, is “a sincere, introspective, melancholy poet.” After speaking to Tarka in a crowded coffee shop on a sunny afternoon, I couldn’t agree more with this Read More

by Meaghan Paulosky As part of Philly Beer Week, the International Great Beer Expo: Philadelphia is coming back for a sixth year next Saturday, May 31st. The Expo is part of a larger, multi-state series that already stopped in Seacaucus and will hit Long Island this November, Read More

by Andi Bricklin Eric Hutchinson and Saints of Valory have been on a seven-week tour with Philly being their 3rd to last stop together.  In that time both Eric and the Saints have dropped records so new that as Eric put it, and I’m paraphrasing, “If it were a baby, you wouldn’t Read More

by Meaghan Paulosky If you weren’t at Underground Arts on May 21st, my bleeding heart goes out to you. Under a veil of hip, subterranean darkness, fans of all ages (but over 21) gathered to catch Maxïmo Park before they head back to the UK. The five-piece from Newcastle upon Tyne Read More

by Dan Emmons Are you a fan of soul, R&B or any of the similar sub-genres?  Hate paying high-ticket prices to see major names, but love the hits?  Want to know about the most talented artists in the Philadelphia soul scene?  Well you can start by getting over to World Café Read More

by Ari Roth The Sundrop Music and Arts Festival describes itself as “three nights and two days of the best Philadelphia music has to offer,” and, given the quality of the lineup, it’s hard to disagree. Notable headlining acts will include Leana Song, I Yahn I Read More