Reviews

Gary Lucas and Jann Klose Stereopticon Reviewed by: Jane Roser “A stereopticon is a classic slide projector that combines two images to create a three-dimensional effect. The title fit since there are the two of us and the album was recorded live on two-inch tape, the classic Read More

by Ziggy Merritt Few nights of the year leave you hankering for aspirin and three glasses of ice cold water the day after. Of these nights, New Year’s Eve remains one of the few that the entire globe can celebrate in all of its Dionysian delight. Hearing the call to help usher in Read More

Rachel Platten Wildfire Reviewed by: Geno Thackara Give her credit for persistence. Rachel Platten has been working hard for over a decade to get where she is, from self-releasing a debut to landing on the odd TV soundtrack to achieving her current breakout with big label Read More

Burning Bridget Cleary These Are The Days Reviewed by: Jane Roser Named after the victim of a sensationalized murder trial that captivated Ireland in the late 1800s (Bridget Cleary was said to be the last woman burned for witchcraft in Ireland), Burning Bridget Cleary has been a Read More

by Lauren Rosier On Friday night, the sounds of beautiful singer/songwriter folk music plunged into the ears of music lovers at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer. Native Philadelphia indie folk band Good Old War returned home for a holiday show and invited The Voice season 8 winner, Read More

by Matt Kelchner On Wednesday, the Black Keys’ frontman/guitarist Dan Auerbach brought his side project, the Arcs, to Philadelphia for a performance at the newly opened Fillmore in Fishtown. The group released their debut album, Yours, Dreamily, back in September and Read More