The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

by Matt Kelchner With a revamped band and new album in hand, Kip Berman and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart stopped by Fishtown Monday night for a headlining show at Johnny Brenda’s. The new record, Days of Abandon, shows a breath of fresh air for the seasoned band. Along with a Read More

by Matt Kelchner It’s been a few years since we last had a new full length album from The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. The last was the well received sophomore effort, Belong, in 2011. After a few singles and an EP in 2012, we have not heard much from The Pains of Being Pure at Read More

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Days of Abandon Reviewed By: Brian Roser This album is about love. Searching for it, finding it, keeping it and losing it again. As such, the lyrics and melodies range from the peppy and upbeat to the melancholy and bittersweet. All the while, Kip Read More