Boot and Saddle

by Teyquil Skelton In a dark, dim room, a crowd emerged for Nashville’s own Future Thieves to get a dose of their infectious, melodic, soulful, and indie sound, which was well-delivered at Boot & Saddle last night. The standing areas became quite a necessity as the band Read More

By Ziggy Merritt It’s a matter of fact that some bands bring their absolute best to a live performance. Their efforts in the studio remain a fixed point in time, a snapshot of something polished to a mirror sheen. Without waxing too much with the poetics, the return of Read More

By Ziggy Merritt   Friday night was a welcome return for the Van Pelt, a band that 20 years ago was just as hard to define as they are today. Their two original albums, Stealing from Our Favorite Thieves and Sultans of Sentiments were veritable preambles to the progression Read More

by Mandy McGee Since I live in Seattle I don’t get to review shows in Philadelphia much but this past Friday night I had the pleasure of seeing Jay Som and The Courtneys co-headline at Boot and Saddle. I unfortunately missed the openers, Little Junior, but was told they Read More

by Ziggy Merritt Having received considerable coverage from the likes of BrooklynVegan, Pitchfork, and NPR, the trio of sunshine pop connoisseurs known as the Courtneys have enjoyed an upswell of success that comes on the heels of their lauded sophomore effort II. The string of Read More

by Ziggy Merritt Capturing love in song is one of the more elemental things about the continuum of music through the ages. It can be divine or personal but all forms of the love song offer something relatable. It helps the songwriter connect to their audience through the ups and Read More