#PhillyConcerts

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett   This summer, Philadelphia’s premier public radio station, WXPN, challenged local musicians to write a song in 24 hours. While Khalil Amaru was named the grand prize winner, earning himself a spot on stage at this year’s XPoNential Read More

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett Temperatures in Philadelphia have been pushing 100 degrees, so the last thing anyone wants is more heat. But at Johnny Brenda’s Saturday night, three local acts turned the heat up all the way, delivering heavy riffs, dance-inducing punk, Read More

By Adam McGrath They only come out at night—the freaks, the dark souls, all preparing to roam the earth in search of kindred spirits. This Halloween weekend promises to be full of mirth and mayhem as bands masquerade as other bands and channel those who came before. Have fun at 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 now it’s time for the sun to clear the way for a fresh batch of weekend shows. First, Read More

by Adam McGrath Here are the shows in and around Philly that caught my eye this week. Let us know who you’re seeing with #PhillyConcerts. Friday, October 10 Iceage @ First Unitarian Church: The Danish punk band is kicking off a two-month American tour behind their third album, Read More