
Next Tuesday (April 26), singer-songwriter Denison Witmer releases his new album, The Ones Who Wait , on Mono Vs Stereo records. Witmer is joined by producer Devin Greenwood (who plays a variety of instruments on the album), as well as musicians Don Peris (of the Innocence Mission), singer Rosie Thomas, guitarist Ross Bellanoit, and Chuck Staab (who plays drums with Melody Gardot). You can pre-order the album here . Denison performs at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 7th. Below, a video of Denison performing [...]

Tonight in DC is the first of two sold out shows of Vampire Weekend at the 9:30 Club in DC with The Teenagers (they sold out a long time ago). Have a good time if you're going! If you can't make it in to that one, perhaps the Black Cat can soothe your musical needs with Teedo, Loose Lips, and Mittenfields. If you are tooling around Philly tonight don't forget that Sebastien Grainger and the Mountains is playing Johnny Brenda's with Josh Reichman and Rad Racket. Also in Philly is Little Dragon with Devin Greenwood at the M Room. [...]
So here we are. Sunday Buffet. A sampling of songs that have been floating around my hard drive and tempting my ears that I think deserve a more in depth mention. Please let us know what you think. Apteka This four piece band from Chicago has captured the 1990s sound of Smashing Pumkins in a bottle and is using it will. Watch out. Catch them at Arlene's Grocery in NYC on April 18th. mp3: Apteka - [...]

All this week, local musicians (and some out-of-towners) descend upon the Northern Liberties section of Philly, more specifically one venue, The Fire . Most nights have what seems to be a theme. So pick your favorites and get there early. This place is small and is guaranteed to fill up quick. Check out the entire line-up here . Here are some of the highlights: Cowmuddy Tuesday night features a definite folk overtone. Be sure to check out [...]

First off, if you missed the Liars show in Philly (which you had to because it was canceled), then your in luck because they play again tonight at the 9:30 club in DC. Or you might want to stay put in Philly because the Northern Liberties Winter Music Festival is in full swing at The Fire . Tonights line up includes Cowmuddy, Devin Greenwood, The Spinning Leaves, Chase Pagan, Papertrees, and April Smith and The Great Picture Show. mp3: Cowmuddy - Fire Warms Everyone --> website --> buy [...]

We're happy to say that one of our favorite Philly locals Devin Greenwood recently completed his first and incredible new album. Since the early 2000's Greenwood has been at the center of a creative revitalization of the local music scene here in Philly due in large part to his work with Amos Lee, John Francis, Birdie Busch and Denison Witmer. Finally though, we have a solo album from Greenwood, undeniably one of Philly's most creative and talented musicians. This Over Here - Devin Greenwood [...]