johnny brenda’s

by Matt Kelchner Earlier this year, singer/songwriter Marissa Nadler released July, her first album in nearly two years. In between albums Nadler ventured into new creative realms by taking up a job at the Granite Academy in Massachusetts, a therapeutic high school for special Read More

by Michele Zipkin North Carolina-based group Lost in the Trees brought their gorgeous orchestral folk rock to Johnny Brenda’s this past Tuesday night.  Needless to say, they completely engulfed the cozy venue with the haunting melodies and artful lyrics that comprise their latest Read More

by Matt Kelchner On their latest album, Apar, Delorean still has their signature indie dance sound filled with vocal harmonies, but they altered the way in which it was created. After listening to the album through once, it was clear something was a little different. “We still Read More

by Matt Kelchner On a chilly, wintry night in Fishtown, fans cozied up in Johnny Brenda’s to hear some of the best side projects from their favorite bands. Bradford Bucknum of Oldermost treated us with tunes from one of the up and coming local bands, and Avers and Geology treated Read More

by Jaz Bowens Communion Club Nights in Philadelphia is one of my favorite nights. After consecutively bringing amazing bands to Philadelphia since October, Communion set the bar high for themselves ever since the first club night at Johnny Brenda’s. Now over at Underground Arts, Read More

by Adam McGrath The music of Cloud Minder speaks volumes without needing a single lyric. The four-piece instrumental rock group creates a universe of complex ideas and emotions through precise musicianship and unbridled love for their craft. The Philly-bred band returned to the Read More