The Breeders and Cincinati garage punk rockers Tweens played a sold out show at the Trocadero last night. The Breeders played its 1993 second album Last Splash in its entirety, along with a couple of covers including The Beatles' "Happiness Is A Warm Gun," and Guided By Voices' "Shocker In Gloomtown." Check out the photos of the show by Chris Sikich ; check out his website here . Set list (via Setlist.com ) Last Splash New Year [...]
As far as we can tell, the newly launched 100 Years Of Solid Dudes is yet another project from the Phillytronic dance floor wrecking crew collective of the Making Time associated Pink Skull , Adam Sparkles and the Broadzilla DJ's AKA the Hypercage Record Club . Head over here to download a 44 minute "car-crash sample symphony" that contextualizes Aretha Franklin, the Ides of March, Elvis Costello, Bowie and dozens of more samples into one long funky massive mix, as well as releases from Wooden [...]
Luxury Liners is the new musical project from singer-songwriter and guitarist Carter Tanton. Tanton has been a member of Lower Dens and has performed and recorded with Boston singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler. He released his solo album, Freeclouds , in 2011. While out on tour with Lower Dens, Tanton began work on his new project focusing less on guitar based music and more on the use of samples and electronics. The resulting album, They're Flowers , was recorded and performed primarily by himself and includes a guest appearance from Dave [...]
Photo by John Vettese While she may not quite be a household name, especially for people tuning in or checking out our "folk-adjacent" radio show, Nadia Sirota , New York based violist, may very well have played on one of your favorite records or even changed your life while playing live with any number of musicians, bands, ensembles, or orchestras. Among her many accomplishments, she has been featured on albums from the Arcade Fire, Grizzly Bear, and the National, performed with the Swell Season, Sam Amidon, and Max Richter, hosted WQXR's Q2 station, [...]
As many of you know , today was Keith Brand's last show as the host of Sunday Sleepy Hollow. After 27 years, he's retiring; it's not too late to send him your comments - you can go to our Facebook page here , or leave your comments below. Brand went out in classic Sleepy Hollow form this morning, playing some of his favorite songs and artists as well as a number of contemplative songs about "leaving." You can check out the playlist of the songs he played from 8AM-11AM here . There was a lot of speculation [...]
Photo by Myriam Santos XPN's Gotta Hear Song of the Week featured Joseph Arthur and his new song "Saint of Impossible Causes." The track comes from Arthur's upcoming album The Ballad of Boogie Christ. Stream and download the song below, and learn more about Ballad here . Wednesday's My Morning Download featured a quartet from Nashville called The Features and their song "The Disorder." The band is a musical chameleon, drawing their quirky sound from classic rock, indie rock, southern [...]
Grammy Award-winner Paula Cole headlines World Cafe Live tonight. Continuously released albums since her debut in 1994, Cole completed her sixth studio record last month called Raven . The effort was funded by fans through a Kickstarter campaign , allowing Raven to be independently released. Tickets and information for tonight's show can be found here . Watch a video for "Eloise" from Raven below. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club play The TLA tonight. The Los Angeles rock band released [...]
During a recent trip to his hometown of Austin, TX blues / rock musician Gary Clark Jr. stopped by KUTX , pizza in hand, to perform a pair of acoustic songs from his 2012 full-length Blak and Blu . Without the fiery passion of his electric guitar, Clark shows an impressive ability to translate his usually-explosive live show into an intimate and stripped-down setting. Gary Clark Jr. will perform at the 6th Annual Roots Picnic on June 1st; tickets and information can be found here . Watch the video via NPR Music [...]
The underground kings of Nashville garage rock are back with a new track for a compilation EP called Garage Swim in partnership with Adult Swim and Dr. Pepper. JEFF the Brotherhood get dark and sludgy on the guitar-slaying "Melting Place," which be included on the free EP released through Williams Street Records on May 6th alongside offerings from Thee Oh Sees , King Tuff and more. JEFF the Brotherhood will be in town for two shows at Kung Fu Necktie on May 16 and May 17; tickets and information [...]
Text and bottom images by G.W. Miller III . Top image by Marie Alyse Rodriguez . This article originally appeared at JUMP . Tucked away in a parking garage in the heart of West Philly, in a living room-sized studio next to the rehearsal space of a thrash-metal band, you’ll find the headquarters of some of Philly’s best party people. The Illvibe Collective DJ crew members have been throwing parties around the city since 2000, selling out venues and winning competitions, like the Red Bull Public [...]
Post-punk quartet Parquet Courts headline an eclectic line-up at PhilaMOCA tonight. Back in Philadelphia for the third time this year, Parquet Courts continue to tour in support of their debut full-length Light Up Gold , which just got a proper label release through indie label What's Your Rupture. Tickets and information for tonight's all-ages show with Scott & Charlene's Wedding , Amanda X and Household can be found here . Watch Parquet Courts perform "Master of My Craft" and "Borrowed Time" live on WNYC below. [...]
In anticipation of their upcoming Python LP, Surfer Blood will swing by Repo Records to host a listening / pizza party tomorrow afternoon. Python is the Floridian indie pop / rock's second album, coming three years after their breakout debut Astro Coast . More information for the free event can be found here . Surfer Blood also has a show at The Electric Factory with Foals tomorrow night; tickets and information can be found here . Below, stream their new song "Demon Dance."
If you're in your office or home today in Philly and surrounding areas, and you haven't looked outside your window or stepped outside, you're missing a gorgeous, sunny Spring day in Philly. It's the kind of day that screams Funky Friday, which is on today at 5PM with XPN's David Dye. So take a moment, poke your head outside, and if you can't do that then take our little funk break here with this classic from The O'Jays , and make sure you tune in at 5PM today for two hours of the funk with David.
As The Swollen Fox shared earlier this morning, Vampire Weekend have shared a lyric video for another new song off of their upcoming Modern Vampires of the City LP. In the video, the lyrics of "Ya Hey" appear over scenes of seemingly ritualistic champagne-popping. Vampire Weekend will release the new album on May 14th, followed by an appearance at the Firefly Festival in Delaware on June 21-23. Tickets and information can be found here . Watch the video for "Ya Hey" below.
Much like a track runner, Granchildren see the benefit of getting off the block with the burst of energy that will maintain you through the finish line. Momentum is key to Golden Age , the new album by Grandchildren, out May 7 th on Earnest Jennings. The album is big in scope and big in sound, though not maximalist. The album explores quite a few variations of their orchestral pop, while being a more cohesive compared to the band's debut album Everlasting . For example, the percussion is brought to the [...]
Grandchildren 's Golden Age is featured in this week's Unlocked series [ link ] It's been a big week for show announcements, with The Monkees [ link ], Patty Griffin [ link ], Pet Shop Boys [ link ] and The Olms [ link ] unveiling Philly dates Joe Pug played a show at Johnny Brenda's this week - check out a free download of five tracks from the Chicago singer-songwriter [ link ] Khari Mateen will kick-off Brewerytown's summer jazz concert series on May 15th [ link [...]
Arc in Round / Uniform Recording mastermind Jeff Zeigler will perform a solo set at Ortlieb's Lounge tomorrow, May 4th. The local producer / multi-instrumentalist has recently dipped his hand into a few new projects, having teamed up with harpist Mary Lattimore as a live duo , enlisting friends to remix Arc in Round's self-titled album , and recording his own solo spacey / synth tracks like the one below. The show, presented by Bands in the Backyard , features Zeigler with supporting sets from Mark Lanky and [...]
Laser Background has released the second installment of their Brighton Sound sessions. The candy-colored, kaleidoscopic video features "Magic Dust," which will appear alongside " Fizzy Lifting Drinks " on the Philly band's forthcoming Super Future Montage LP. Tonight, Laser Background will help Grandchildren celebrate the release of their full-length Golden Age at Johnny Brenda's ; tickets and information can be found here . Watch "Magic Dust" below and stay tuned for the band's third and final session recording.
Several weeks ago we announced the next series of shows from The Lindsey Buckingham Appreciate Society , performing the Mac's Tusk in its entirety at Johnny Brenda's on Saturday, September 21st. We just found out that tickets to the show are on sale now. The current TLBAS members features founding members Charlie Hall (vocalist and multi-instrumentalist with Jens Lekman, The War on Drugs, Windsor for the Derby, Tommy Guerrero and leader of the Philadelphia-based male choral ensemble The Silver Ages) and Patrick Berkery (who has played drums with The War on Drugs, Pernice [...]
Last night, Field Report and Stornaway played at Kung Fu Necktie . Our photographer Chris Sikich was on site to capture the vibes.
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