Reviews

moe. No Guts, No Glory Reviewed by: Lara Supan   Unfortunately the only thing this album is, is ironic. With constantly changing styles and constantly repeated lyrics, this album lacks any signs of life. The tracks have no cohesiveness, the vocals lay way back in the mix and Read More

Verma Sunrunner Reviewed by: Rebecca Robinson   Before diving into the pool this week, everyone should dive into Sunrunner, the newest album by Verma. While it sounds cliche, there really is not another way to describe the complete immersion that happens as soon as the first Read More

Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires Dereconstructed Reviewed by: Lara Supan     My brain says no, but my heart says yes. Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires have quite a complexing album on their hands. Without being able to put a finger on it, there’s a familiar sound Read More

Sharon Van Etten Are We There? Reviewed by: Brian Roser   Sharon Van Etten has a beautiful voice and is quite accomplished with the instruments she plays. For me, the problem with her music is in the melody. When listening to this album, I am reminded of singing hymns in Read More

Hercules and Love Affair The Feast of the Broken Heart Reviewed by: Ari Roth   Although Hercules and Love Affair had their big marquee moment in 2008 with their self-titled debut (and the Antony Hegarty-assisted smash single “Blind”), in many ways they are both a Read More

by Donte Kirby ​From beginning to end, the sold out show was electrifying with Kevin Devine, Philly natives Balance and Composure, and Manchester Orchestra at the TLA on Saturday night. ​The night began with Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band, a high energy set that lacked the Read More