Reviews

Joe Plummer Built in Sun Reviewed by: Fareeha Naim     A follow up to the percussion project Hew Time with Dale Crover and Cody Willis, Joe Plummer is once again putting his drumming abilities at the forefront of his career. Known for his work with bands like The Shins, Read More

Worriers Imaginary Life Reviewed by: Ziggy Merritt While any number of tried and true songwriters of the punk variety can claim to promote progressive politics and culture, few do it so boldly as the Worriers. Their debut album, Imaginary Life, extends their charged vocabulary as Read More

The Mynabirds Lovers Know Reviewed by: Lauren Rosier On Laura Burhenn’s latest record under the The Mynabirds moniker, she has brought the storytelling behind a breakup and everything we all want: love, with Lovers Know. Laura Burhenn is the organizing member behind the The Read More

Jack + Eliza Gentle Warnings Reviewed by: Nicola Fornino The talented duo is originally from New York City. The sound that they try to portray is from another generation. The first track of the album is called “One Too Far.” The song’s guitar intro lures the listeners into Read More

by Ziggy Merritt Saturday marked the triumphant return of Laura Marling to Philadelphia alongside openers Johnny Flynn and Marika Hackman. The venue, Union Transfer, was filled to the brim that night with infectious enthusiasm from a more than devoted following. It was a sight to Read More

by Shannon Fox The 90-degree weather and the muggy July heat didn’t seem to stop fans from flooding into the Electric Factory this past Wednesday night when WXPN presented Jason Isbell and Blake Mills. Mills even went on to joke with the crowd saying, “At least it’s not hot in Read More