Show Reviews

By Adam McGrath Long after the lights went up at Union Transfer Monday night, Dicky Barrett continued to make his way to each and every fan who lingered in front of the stage for an autograph or picture. The leader of seminal ska-punk band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Barrett has Read More

by Ziggy Merritt This past Friday saw the energetic musicians known as Sol Cat perform their first show in Philadelphia at the North Star Bar alongside Bulgarian expats, Shy Boyz and Field Graves featuring members of Philly-based Ruby the Hatchet. The start of that night began Read More

by Matt Kelchner Last Friday night, Moon King and Mr. Twin Sister came to town to kick off their two week long tour at Boot and Saddle. By the end of the night, the two acts turned the small South Philly venue into a mini version of Making Time. While each group have their own Read More

by Lauren Rosier On Thursday night, Philadelphia based independent rock radio station, Y-Not Radio, hosted their 5th anniversary party at Milkboy. Brooklyn-based rockers Fort Lean along with Dave Monks of Tokyo Police Club helped the station celebrate their milestone. For those Read More

by Ziggy Merritt This past Sunday marked both Worriers and Cayetana’s peformance at the cramped yet rustically charming venue, The Boot and Saddle. Joining them were Caves and the ill-publicized -something that’s becoming a theme- debut of opening act, Eight. My night was fueled Read More

by Donte Kirby Mother Mother and The Burgeoning were electric on stage at the Voltage Lounge Thursday night. Hometown boys The Burgeoning opened the night playing songs mostly from their upcoming EP.  Songs had a mellow vibe that would transition into a more high energy Read More