Written by : Max Bennett. Photos provided by Derek Dorsey Philadelphia — Derek Dorsey has been a fixture in the Philadelphia music scene for more than two decades. Chances are, you haven’t heardRead More
Written by : Nick Hopton & Photographed by Bob Linneman There’s something about Philadelphia during the holidays. I’m talking about the ones we used to have: snow, laughter, love. We don’tRead More
Written by: Max Bennett, Photos by: Ali Brant; David Lisowski; Matt DeVito Altarviolet Is No Alter Ego, It’s Greta Hotmer’s Essence. Go listen to the 2021 album Sojourn byRead More
Rebel Girl, by Kathleen Hanna Written by: Lisa Melograno As I dove into Kathleen Hanna‘s “Rebel Girl,” I was captivated by her vivid descriptions of her life, from childhood andRead More
by Holli Stephens There hasn’t been a single show at Union Transfer that I’ve had the pleasure of attending that has started on time. When I first began covering shows I’d show up at the venue... Read More
by John Nicholson You know it’s going to be a good night of rock and roll when WXPN’s the host and the crowd can’t stop jerking around in joy. In his young career, Benjamin Booker has... Read More
by Adam McGrath The wet weather this week didn’t dampen the spirits of Philly concertgoers, as big crowds turned out for acts like Courtney Barnett, Benjamin Booker, and Shakey Graves, but n... Read More
by Donte Kirby If you’ve never listened to Explosions in the Sky, their album How Strange, Innocence is as good a starting point as any. In fact, it is the starting point, as it’s... Read More
by Brittney Corridean A night with Courtney Barnett and San Fermin at Union Transfer was the perfect setting for a low-key evening of good music and somewhat uncommon entertainment. The eight... Read More
