Boot and Saddle

by John Nicholson There’s a reason why PHOX has been rising steadily up through the indie ranks. From their early days in Baraboo, Wisconsin to Monday’s sold out show at Philly’s Boot and Saddle, the camaraderie amongst this troupe of versatile folk pop storytellers has not Read More

by Brittney Corridean “I don’t mind. We’ve all known each other off and on for a long time and are like family,” Monica Martin, lead singer of the hit indie band PHOX states in regards to being the only lady in the group. For those wh Read More

by Mely Duong Painted Palms is a cousin duo originating from San Francisco and is signed to Polyvinyl records.  It is hard to pinpoint the exact genre they emulate, but the best categorization for them would be indie pop.  However, their early sound has an ethereal other worldly Read More

by Bill Repko An acute case of train lag had me slumped in my seat, teetering between hypnopompic stoicism and wayward excitement. I spotted my first hipster; she wore a white tee, cuffed jean shorts, braid-necklace, a pair of gilded sandals, and a glum expression. Since the Read More

by Holli Stephens When Joe Haller and Chris Duran first met in their Connecticut high school, a bond was made. “I think the first time we hung out we had a sleepover and we recorded a cover of ‘Better Off Alone’,” Haller says with a laugh. “We’ve been friends for like 10 years.” Read More

by Joe Jamnitzky Anybody who was not at Boot and Saddle Sunday night definitely missed out, as opening band Radkey and main act Blood Red Shoes turned in what were two extremely intense, electric performances this writer has ever come across. Radkey, the young rock/punk trio from Read More