Sting The Last Ship Reviewed by: Jane Roser     Released today by Cherrytree/Interscope/A&M Records, Sting’s 11th studio album and his first full length recording of original material in 10 years, is a different avenue for the 16-time Grammy winner. The Last Read More

Into It. Over It. Intersections Reviewed by: Nate Adams     Calling indie punk bands like Into It. Over It. “Kinsella-inspired” is just as cliché as calling them “emo” at this point. Sure, the Chicago band’s new album, Intersections, has all the springy melodies, Read More

Jonny Kaplan & the Lazy Stars Sparkle And Shine Reviewed by: Stephen Krock     Behind the fantastic band name and stellar album title, there lies a raucous, but sweet and earnest slice of Americana in Jonny Kaplan & the Lazy Stars’ Sparkle And Shine. The Read More

Hey Monea! Cheap Souvenirs Reviewed by: Stephen Krock     In an increasingly Mumford & Sons and Of Monsters and Men world, it’s no surprise to hear more pleasant offerings from Hey Monea! What’s so refreshing about Hey Monea!, however, is their comfort Read More

by Ricky Haldis On Friday night, the sidewalks of South Street were populated with a noticeably different assortment of individuals who were scattered among the usual congregation of  beatniks and oddities. This peculiar crowd, who donned full surfer garb, made the small, Read More

by Brian Hanshaw   On Friday, September 20th, a band called Sun Cinema rocked the house with a killer set during the Mantis Music Showcase at the Trocadero Theatre. The band resides in Fishtown and consists of John Corrado-Vocals & Bass, Shane Monroe-Guitar, Martin Read More