Joseph A. Gervasi has been a mainstay in the Philly DIY scene for more than two and a half decades now, between his work with '90s punk promotion agency the Cabbage Collective and DIY film companies Exhumed Films and Diabolik DVD (in addition to countless other forays). For his latest project, LOUD! FAST! PHILLY!, he combines his dual loves of ... Continue reading
After a relatively ambitious runs of narrative / conceptual albums, Philly art rockers The Chairman Dances returned this week with a more streamlined release - which, for them, means something like a short story. The new EP Michael and the Prophetess, available as a free download, is "a song cycle steeped in biblical language and ... Continue reading
Floaty electronic pop band Vacationer just debuted a new music video for their song "Farther," a bobbing and bass-heavy cut from their 2012 record Gone. With footage of mountains, plains and other vistas surreally blending with performance clips from the band's recent tour, it pretty much nails their easygoing, exploratory vibe. Check out the video ... Continue reading
Floaty electronic pop band Vacationer just debuted a new music video for their song "Farther," a bobbing and bass-heavy cut from their 2012 record Gone. With footage of mountains, plains and other vistas surreally blending with performance clips from the band's recent tour, it pretty much nails their easygoing, exploratory vibe. Check out the video ... Continue reading
Liz and the Lost Boys is a Philly-based act I was happy to make the acquaintance of this week after their slot opening for William Tyler at Ortlieb's Lounge on Sunday. The project of Philly songwriter Liz Ciavolino has been around since 2009 dabbling in various breezy, exploratory sounds led by ethereal harp, folksy guitar ... Continue reading
Touring in support of his latest releases - the Wishbone LP and the Bedroom EP - British singer-songwriter Bobby Long plays World Cafe Live tonight. Mixing downtempo country and rockabilly with a decidedly retro bent, Long has built a growing stateside fan base since his 2009 debut Dirty Pond Songs. Tickets and information on the ... Continue reading
I first heard Philly by-way-of-Jersey heavy psychedelic four-piece Ruby The Hatchet back in September while I was holed up in my house, watching the winds of Hurricane Sandy (er, excuse me, Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy) spew sheets of rain on my porch and blow large branches down my block. The music fit the scene outside - ... Continue reading
Wilkes-Barre folk-pop five-piece Cherokee Red will bring their quaint and dreamy sound down the Pennsylvania Turnpike this week for an appearance at South Philly venue J.R.'s Bar. The band has been around since 2011, and at points is smooth, jazzy and playful - not unlike Regina Spektor or The Ditty Bops - but also has ... Continue reading
All Photos by Kate McCann | katemccannphotography.com When downtempo Duluth trio Low played an instore set at Main Street Music this spring, they alluded to a return appearance in June. Today we got the details; they'll perform at World Cafe Live downstairs on Friday the 21st of June; tickets go on sale this Friday, the ... Continue reading
Foxygen infiltrated the streets of Monmartre in Paris with their flamboyant personality for a recent Take Away Show. La Blogotheque filmed the New York psych / pop duo and their merry cohorts as they encountered curious school children, the notorious "string men" of the Sacre-Coeur, and apparently a stolen apple. Sam France employs his best ... Continue reading
Brooklyn dream pop duo Field Mouse premiered a new song on locally based music blog YVYNYL a couple of months ago. "Tomorrow is Yesterday" is an upbeat, power pop spin on breezy shoegaze and is expected to be included on an upcoming full-length. Fitting in well with Small Plates Records' tightly curated roster of indie ... Continue reading
Big-name Philly pop-punk five-piece The Wonder Years announced a Pop Up Shop festival of sorts to debut The Greatest Generation - their fourth studio album due out on May 14th through Hopeless Records. Curated by the band and Glamour Kills Clothing, it will be a literal shop opening on 307 Market Street for fans - ... Continue reading
Fusion / rock band Steely Dan has announced a 2013 tour that will bring them to The Mann Center on September 21st. With hits including "Reelin' In the Years," "Do It Again," "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" and "Dirty Work," Steely Dan blended jazz with rock, funk, pop and R&B and released nine studio albums ... Continue reading
Psych pop absurdists Farquar Muckenfuss play PhilaMOCA tonight for Cinedelphia's ongoing Tuesday Tune-Out series. Featuring members of Mercury Radio Theater and The Dead Milkmen, the band will perform backed by footage from The Monkees footage, followed by the cult favorite Monkees film Head. Admission to the all ages show is $5 at the door, more ... Continue reading
Los Angeles rockers Dawes, New Orleans piano legend Dr. John, UK soul singer Lianne La Havas and Brooklyn Americana outfit Phosphorescent are among the 20 acts announced today for the 2013 XPoNential Music Festival, happening July 26th through the 28th at Wiggins Park and the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ. Joining the already-announced Saturday night ... Continue reading
During his Friday evening set at Coachella, Johnny Marr performed "Sun and Moon" off of his recent debut solo album. The former Smiths guitarist put out The Messenger in February through Sire Records, the label responsible for The Smiths' US releases in the eighties. It's hard to believe The Messenger is Marr's first solo album, ... Continue reading
British new wave group New Order will join Holy Ghost! at The Mann Center on July 26th. Though the band went through a pair of long-winded break-ups, original New Order members Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris and returned-keyboardist Gillian Gilbert brought in Phil Cunningham and Tom Chapman in 2011 for a handful of international dates, which ... Continue reading
Stylish post-punk, pre-new wave UK outfit The Monochrome Set has long been on my list of influential artists of yesteryear to dig more deeply into. With the 2012 release of its tenth studio album, Platinum Coils, and its first U.S. tour in 30 years just announced - including a stop at PhilaMOCA on the 30th of May ... Continue reading
Philadelphia and WXPN's buddy Sean Hoots will be playing at Johnny Brenda's tonight, celebrating the propulsion of his solo career. His show tonight will spotlight solo material to be released sometime within this year, as his website says, "2013 is ours for the taking. Join me!" For those who want to listen to Mr Hoots immediately ... Continue reading
Suuns / 6119 Penn / 04.17 8:30 Doors / $10 The last time Suuns hit Pittsburgh, they were opening for The Black Angels . (What a great show that was.) Now, they're back on a headlining tour, and I'm not surprised at all. Their songs beg to be seen live, oozing with dark energy and atmosphere that you need to feel all around you. You'll have the chance to dive deep into their lake of sound on Wednesday evening over at 6119! [...]
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Top 10 MP3s of the Week (5/24)
Disclosure – When A Fire Starts to Burn
Daft Punk: When anonymity goes wrong
Quadron – Better Off (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Daithi – Chameleon Life (feat. Raye)
