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by Andi Bricklin The last time I saw OK Go was about eight years ago when they opened up for Cheap Trick at the TLA, and I left thinking it was one of the most memorable shows I’d ever seen. Fun, clever and personal musicians playing great music, OK Go brought big stage antics to Read More

by Holli Stephens I discovered WHY? about six months back through a coworker who was surprised when I said that I’ve never heard of them before. After listening through Alopecia, released in 2008, I became so intrigued by their sound and instantly became a fan. WHY? is Yo Read More

by Matt Kelchner Last Wednesday, California’s own Joyce Manor brought their headlining tour to Union Transfer. Earlier this year they released, Never Hungover Again, their latest full length record. Fans eager to hear the new songs from the album packed into the former Spaghetti Read More

by Matt Kelchner Hailed as being one of the forefathers of the “emo” scene, it’s been a long time since Mineral were a functioning band. A LONG time. The Austin four piece officially broke up after finishing their sophomore album, EndSerenading, in 1997. Their collection of songs Read More

by Andi Bricklin Remember when Philadelphia was the “town that rocked the nation?” You really have to go back to a time when local radio DJs had a say in what they played on air, WMMR’s Street Beat broke local bands and brought fans out to shows on a regular Read More

by Brittney Corridean Last Friday night at Union Transfer, Wild Beasts, an indie rock band from England, put on quite a show with opening guests, Mutual Benefit. The old Sphagetti Warehouse venue has been renovated into a cozy space, made of old wood and new steel with exposed Read More