Reviews

by Adam McGrath A concert can be an amazing educational experience. Friday night at the Theatre of Living Arts on South Street, Bob Mould offered a master class in the art of fast-and-loud guitar rock. Relentlessly barreling through a set that pulled from all eras of his Read More

by Alyse Horn With his set dedicated to Joan Rivers, Ron Gallo took the stage Thursday night as the opener for Communion Philadelphia at Underground Arts. Gallo performed songs from his new album American Diamond, such as “Young Lady You’re Scaring Me”. His Read More

by Devin M. O’Toole In its third installment, Jay Z and Budweiser’s Made In America tour has reached dizzying heights. The Brooklyn rap mogul has expanded his Labor Day format to Los Angeles this year and has quickly become Black America’s answer to Perry Read More

SHAKY KNEES 7 Years Reviewed by: Andi Bricklin   Several months ago I received a Twitter message from @ShakyKnees asking me to check out their Soundcloud page. I get these all the time, and I always do my best to follow up on each and everyone one of them. I don’t really Read More

Sinkane Mean Love Reviewed by: Kelley Galloway   Ahmed Gallab has become part of indie-rock royalty in just the past few years. He can be found contributing to the likes of Yeasayer and Of Montreal, but he’s a soulful musician of his own right. His new album, Mean Love, Read More

The Vines Wicked Nature Review by: Rebecca Robinson   Wicked Nature, the newest album by The Vines, has the potential to become the biggest hit of this fall. Ranging from fast paced, up beat pieces to slower, more sedate songs, Wicked Nature effortlessly captures the Read More