Pine Barons

  By Lauren Rosier   The Philadelphia-based indie rock quartet, The Districts, are scheduled to release their third full-length record, Popular Manipulations, on August 10th, and it is going to be one of the biggest records in indie rock this summer.   The band’s Read More

By Adam McGrath There are certain benchmarks in a band’s evolution that must be met in order to grow from local favorite to the national spotlight. That first big festival gig, a second release that builds on the first, and piling into a big brown van called the Slug for a Read More

by Donte Kirby “We bring regional, national and international acts all under one roof,” said the host of June’s Communion Club night at the Milkboy. Anyone’s who’s been to a Communion knows that in the ever rotating cast of acts there’s always Read More

by Adam McGrath From talking to Shark Tape frontman Stephen Lorek earlier in the week, I knew that Saturday night’s show at MilkBoy meant the world to him. He and his bandmates were bringing their new album, Marathon, into the world, and plenty of friends and fans were there Read More

by Ari Roth Now entering its 9th year, Greenfest Philly is a treat for both music fans and environmentalists. In 2005, the Clean Air Council began hosting this free festival in Headhouse Square, bringing together great bands, delicious food, workshops and vendors focused on Read More

This Sunday, Northern Liberties gets its very own summer music festival! Since 2008, North 2nd St. has played host annually to the 2nd Street Festival, and this year’s entry promises to be another fine edition of the emerging Philly staple. On the musical front, the main portion Read More