johnny brenda’s

by Zach Fraley Few arrangements last more than a year, let alone a decade. In an age where people want what they want as fast as they can possibly get it, patience and longevity are rare to find. Luke Lalonde of Born Ruffians has achieved such sticking power, remaining the core Read More

by Zach Fraley It was a busy year for the United States in 2003. American forces captured Baghdad and crippled Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq, Finding Nemo was released nationwide, and in Portland, Oregon, a psychedelic and progressive-rock band called Garmonbozia underwent a Read More

by Matt Kelchner Back in the first few weeks of 2014, Yuck and Alvvays were working their way around the country and paid a visit to the corners of Frankford and Girard for a stop at Johnny Brenda’s. Locals Hurry were tapped as the openers for the show. Last Wednesday the two met Read More

by Matt Kelchner 2015 marks the 15th year anniversary of the release of The Appleseed Cast’s seminal album, Mare Vitalis. To celebrate, the band teamed up with Graveface Records for a reissue release back in late June. Along with the repressing came a headlining tour in support Read More

by Mandy McGee Long time friends Nick Krill and Joe Hobson (members of Spinto Band) along with Albert Birney (filmmaker) and Catharine Maloney, (photographer) make up the indie-pop Delaware band Teen Men. With their vibrant guitar riffs, soothing synthesizers and calming vocals Read More

ELEL at Johnny Brenda’s, 3/2   Nashville indie pop collective ELEL and Richmond rockers Avers paid a visit to Johnny Brenda’s Monday night as part of their current tour. The two have been making their way down the East Coast towards warmer weather for the past several days. Read More