Reviews

TEEN The Way and Color Reviewed by: Jaz Bowens   I’ve never listened to a TEEN song nor have I heard of the band before. Although I’m not familiar with them, I have an open mind and I’m always down to listen to new music regardless of genre. After learning a few things about Read More

The Whigs Modern Creation  Reviewed by: Rebecca Robinson   Modern Creation, the newest album by The Whigs, begins with the sound of an “old rock” band that would have been a perfect fit for the lineup of an 80s rock concert. The youthful vocals add a modern touch, Read More

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Days of Abandon Reviewed By: Brian Roser This album is about love. Searching for it, finding it, keeping it and losing it again. As such, the lyrics and melodies range from the peppy and upbeat to the melancholy and bittersweet. All the while, Kip Read More

Neon Trees Pop Psychology Reviewed by: Lara Supan   I have a feeling Neon Trees didn’t actually pass their Psych 101 class. If Pop Psychology means generic lyrics, semi-incoherent choruses and an album that basically sounds like one super long song, then they got it Read More

by Adam McGrath The April installment of Sofar Philly, the intimate house concert series that takes over living rooms each month, featured a slate of artists who were familiar with the unique engagement from previous performances. Kwesi K, Michael Coleman, New Sweden, and Mo Read More

By Donte Kirby Juana Molina and Arc Iris put on an impressive show at Boot & Saddle Thursday night. Boot & Saddle is a cozy bar on the end of the block set between a Chinese store and a thrift store. A bar that if it weren’t for the giant cowboy boot sticking out the Read More