Reviews

by Andi Bricklin Eric Hutchinson and Saints of Valory have been on a seven-week tour with Philly being their 3rd to last stop together.  In that time both Eric and the Saints have dropped records so new that as Eric put it, and I’m paraphrasing, “If it were a baby, you wouldn’t Read More

by Meaghan Paulosky If you weren’t at Underground Arts on May 21st, my bleeding heart goes out to you. Under a veil of hip, subterranean darkness, fans of all ages (but over 21) gathered to catch Maxïmo Park before they head back to the UK. The five-piece from Newcastle upon Tyne Read More

by Jodie E. Saueraker It’s festival season! As the cold winds die down and the sun starts to peak through, it is a tell-tale sign that thousands will gather in various parts of the world to celebrate music of every genre. I appreciate a good festival. I appreciate the effort the Read More

by Matt Kelchner With a revamped band and new album in hand, Kip Berman and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart stopped by Fishtown Monday night for a headlining show at Johnny Brenda’s. The new record, Days of Abandon, shows a breath of fresh air for the seasoned band. Along with a Read More

Jolie Holland Wine Dark Sea Reviewed by: Lara Supan   Wine Dark Sea sounds like a drunk Etta James playing with a band on acid. I hope that’s what she was going for. The first song on this album, “On and On”, illustrates Jolie Holland’s inability to pronounce words in a way Read More

The Okee Dokee Brothers Through the Woods Reviewed by: Lara Supan   Well, this is delightful. Barenaked Ladies, Raffi, and James Taylor would all buy this album for their children. Parents all over the country will appreciate this classic bluegrass album as much if not more Read More