by Geno Thackara “Hey, want to spend a late worknight at a tiny South Philly bar to see three people who’ve never played as a trio before? Actually I don’t have any idea what... Read More

By Adam McGrath Who said music has to be polished to be good? Quality songwriting rises above fancy production or slick marketing, which is why the world took notice when Scotsman Gary McClure... Read More

by Geno Thackara It’s not your usual dance-pop record, it’s not your usual helping of worldbeat or drum-and-bass groove… well, it’s not your usual anything. David Byrne... Read More

by Brenda Hillegas He’ll perform as long as he’s not camping out in South Philly that is! Aries Spears was heading out the door when I called him in April. He was on his way to do... Read More

by Brenda Hillegas For me (for most people), Saturday Night Live is a huge part of the American pop culture pie. Filmmaker Bao Nguyen strongly agrees. His new documentary, Live From New York!,... Read More