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Watch Joey Sweeney and the Long Hair Arkestra Perform “When You Say My Name”...
Once the frontman of The Barnabys and The Trouble with Sweeney, Joey Sweeney disappeared from the music scene to found Philebrity.com — a guide dedicated to gossip and city events. He has since...
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Cheers Elephant plays rooftop set for Paste Magazine
Invited to Paste Live Sessions NYC, Philly group Cheers Elephant took to the sky for a rooftop performance in Brooklyn. Even with the bare bones set-up, the local quartet made sure residents of the...
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Listen: J.Cole and Kendrick Lamar’s “Forbidden Fruit”
Although J.Cole’s sophomore album is set for mid-June release, a recent leak will give fans a pretty promising sneak peek of Born Sinner. Listen to “Forbidden Fruit,” a track which features Kendrick...
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Review: Baths performs at Union Transfer (and loves it)
Will Wiesenfeld does not work in studios. An electronic musician under the name of Baths, Wiesenfeld prefers to create in the privacy of his own house. But for the crowd at Union Transfer on Thursday...
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Watch Local Natives’ New Video for “You & I” (playing Electric Factory on 9/28)
An XPN favorite indie rock band from Los Angeles, Local Natives just shared a new video for the opening track of their sophomore album, Hummingbird. On this second record — released by Frenchkiss...
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Dawes announces show in York (playing Strand-Capitol on 9/24)
Americana rock favorites Dawes just added another show to their 2013 tour. In addition to their spot at the XPoNential Music Festival, the group will perform at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts...
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Listen: New track by Chill Moody x Apollo the Great
A West Philadelphia native, hip-hop artist Chill Moody combines forces with Camden rapper Apollo the Great for this recently released track, “LayUp Drills.” Both artists deliver hard-hitting and...
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Listen to “Young Hearts” from Philly’s Bad News Bears (releasing a new album...
Philadelphia pop-punk rocker Mike Sacchetti (the man behind Bad News Bears) is set to release his new record next week. Once a solo artist, Sacchetti is joined by Nicolas Steinborn of The Wonder Years,...
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Magna Carta Holy Grail available for purchase tomorrow (Jay-Z playing...
The self-proclaimed eighth wonder of the world, Shawn Carter a.k.a. Jay-Z shared his love (and new found philosophies) on Independence Day by dropping his new album, Magna Carta Holy Grail. And...
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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Inc. at Johnny Brenda’s, Astro at World Cafe Live
Often compared to Prince, the two brothers of Inc. combine high pitched vocals with smooth and sensual beats. Born and bred in Los Angeles, the duo tackles the soul genre — and does so with undeniable...
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Tonight’s Concert Picks: San Fermin at World Cafe Live, San Cisco at Johnny...
Started by composer Ellis Ludwig-Leone, the Brooklyn-based band San Fermin will release a self-titled debut album in the fall, which promises a blend of chamber pop and modern classical. The record has...
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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Slingshot Dakota at The Barbary, Sallie Ford/Katie...
A duo from Bethlehem, Slingshot Dakota was founded on the vocals of Carly Comando and Tom Patterson. With Comando on the keys and Patterson on the drums, these two artists are able to create emotional...
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Get to know Philly instrumental hip-hop duo BmbuWEST
A recent addition to the collective of Synesthesia Records, BmbuWEST is a hip-hop production duo from Philadelphia. Graduates of Drexel’s Music Industry program, founders Cory “Fortune West” Wilson and...
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Listen to “Am I Alright” by Katy Glorioso (performing at The Fire 7/23)
A new singer-songwriter from York, Katy Glorioso has attracted attention (and appreciation) for her expressive lyrics and refined vocals. After the release of a promising EP – which she created during...
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XPoNential Fest: The Fleeting Ends get fingers snapping at the River Stage
Photo by Eric Ashleigh Today hometown boys The Fleeting Ends played the River Stage at the XPoNential Music Festival.The indie rock group rallied the crowd with their tune, “I Feel Cursed,” and...
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XPoNential Fest: Erin McKeown sends a positive message at the River Stage
Photo by Eric Ashleigh Today Erin McKeown made her third XPoNential Music Festival appearance playing the River Stage. The XPN favorite was accompanied by a drummer and a saxophonist under the group...
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XPoNential Fest: Lord Huron soars above the Marina Stage
Photo by Michelle Montgomery Indie folk band Lord Huron played the Marina Stage at the XPoNential Music Festival and earned a spot in the hearts of festival attendees. Lead by vocalist and guitarist...
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XPoNential Fest: Kopecky Family Band livens up the Marina Stage
Photo by Eric Ashleigh An XPN Artist To Watch and Nashville indie folk rock band, the Kopecky Family Band played the first set on the XPoNential Fest Marina Stage today. Their most recent album, Kids...
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Just Announced: OCD Moosh & Twist to join Hoodie Allen on tour (playing...
Local hip hop favorites OCD: Moosh & Twist announced yesterday that they will be opening for Hoodie Allen, an independent rapper from New York who begins his “Party With Your Friends” tour this...
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Watch: Dice Raw looks at the prison system in the Pull of Gravity documentary...
A close associate of The Roots, hip-hop artist Karl Jenkins (otherwise known as Dice Raw) will drop his newest record, Jimmy’s Back, this Tuesday. The album is based on the 2010 book The New Jim Crow:...
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Watch: AlunaGeorge perform live on BBC (playing Made in America 9/1)
Having just released their debut album, Body Music, London electronic duo AlunaGeorge visited BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge to perform a short set, which included a cover of Naughty Boy and Sam Smith’s “La...
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Livin’ On Prayers and Passion: A South Philly school makes music despite...
Photo by John Vettese Located in a high-need section of South Philadelphia, the Andrew Jackson Public School had been without a music education program for thirty years. That was, until the arrival of...
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Free Performance: Whirr and Nothing at AKA on 8/10
Whirr We just got word that A.K.A Music, one of our favorite Philly record stores, will co-host a free in-store performance on August 10th presented by locally-based music blog Yvynyl. The event...
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Tonight’s Concert Picks: 2nd Street Fest in Northern Liberties, The Last...
Today from noon to 10 P.M. in Northern Liberties, the 2nd Street Festival brings a variety of food vendors, crafters and local musicians to the neighborhood. Four stages are in place for performances...
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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Bleeding Fractals at PhilaMOCA, Beth Orton at World...
For tonight’s installment of the Tuesday Tuneout series, Maggot House Records are bringing Bleeding Fractals and Cool Points to PhilaMOCA. The former is a post-punk rock band which features sharp and...
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“The Future of Jazz”: Philly’s Alex Cross Quintet revamps standards at Chris’...
Photo by Jim Laird As a genre, jazz is quick to be associated with an older generation of musicians, but the Alex Cross Quintet seeks to rework (and revitalize) this image. The frontman of the...
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Review: Daughn Gibson electrifies Johnny Brenda’s
Photo by Madeleine Kruhly It might take a few listens to become accustomed to Daughn Gibson’s style, let alone appreciate it. But that’s probably fine by the Carlisle singer-songwriter, because he...
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Reacting to a controversial verse by Made In America Festival artist Kendrick...
Considered one of the most talented arrivals to the rap scene, Kendrick Lamar was applauded for his 2012 debut, good kid, M.A.A.D city. The record was honest and undecorated, served with a sublime...
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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Made in America, Ruin at Union Transfer, HogMaw at...
Philadelphia welcomes the highly-anticipated Made in America festival today, which will take over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the weekend. The gates open at noon, and indie rock bands Walk the...
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Tonight’s Concert Pick: The Queers and Dwarves at the Barbary
New Hampshire pop punk band The Queers will perform tonight alongside Dwarves at the Barbary. Founded in 1982 by Joe King, The Queers broke up after two years, but soon reformed to include a whole new...
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