the electric factory

by Matt Kelchner Towards the end of their night, Taking Back Sunday’s charismatic lead singer Adam Lazarra jokingly blurted out in between songs, “Oh shit I can actually say this: Thank you ladies and gentlemen, we’ll be here all weekend.” Saturday marked the first of Read More

by Jane Roser Reel Big Fish, you could say, is one of the few ska-punk bands that broke into the mainstream early on and were able to stay there. Hailing from Orange County, California, Reel Big Fish were able to gather an underground following in the 90s due to word of mouth Read More

by Matt Kelchner 2014 was a breakout year for the crooning British singer Sam Smith to say the least. Last year’s debut album, In The Lonely Hour, has produced hit after hit. The record has also earned Smith six Grammy nominations, including album, record and song of the year, as Read More

by Katelyn Baron A small and divided crowd headed out to the Electric Factory on Thursday to see The Strokes’ frontman Julian Casablancas play out his new solo album with backing band The Voidz. Mr. Twin Sister opened the show with a set full of dreamy jazz pop and bursts Read More

by Lexi Bissonnette Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, green beer and the famous Green 17 tour from Flogging Molly are staples for many Americans celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day. But this year, the Celtic rock band’s tour is in it’s tenth and final year. “Being an insider it’s Read More

by Amy Ecklund Last weekend Philadelphia was graced with the Dropkick Murphys for two nights.  The Saturday night show was host to an even rowdier crowd than usual- thanks Erin Express goers.  The band would be proud. The Dropkick Murphys became a known name in the music scene in Read More