Grape Expectations
The Tisburys' three-night "The Anniversaries Weekend" celebrated the Philadelphia band's past, present, and future, as well as the recently reopened venue that helped propel them to notoriety.
Growing Old is Getting Gold | WEEZER: THE GATHERING @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
Weezer’s epic "The Gathering" tour comes to Philly with special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups for a trifecta of ultimate millennial nostalgia and a stadium-sized house party.
Wax Dreams
Philly’s newest record store, High Leverage, injects a dose of DIY, punk rock spirit into the local community. Justin sat down with owner Billy Philhower, who co-founded the Kensington-based shop with his wife, Elizabeth.
Something in the Water | THE WELL @ MilkBoy
Austin-based psychedelic doom metal trio The Well rocks out on a Tuesday night at Milkboy with support from Moon Destroys and PLQ MRX.
PHOTOS: Modest Mouse @ The Fillmore
With help from their friends Califone, the Washington natives celebrated their first independent release after decades tied to major label Epic Records.
"That’s a Stadium Rock Show, Motherfuckers" | Foo Fighters @ The Linc
Returning to Philadelphia proper for the first time since 2011, FOO FIGHTERS (with the help of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and our own MANNEQUIN PUSSY) shook Lincoln Financial Field with atomic energy that, yes, included fireworks.
A 2-Buck Bill | Buck Meek @ Johnny Brenda's
Buck Meek's tour kickoff was the latest reminder that sometimes the best music isn't found through an algorithm—it's found in a packed room above a neighborhood bar.
In The Middle of The Ride - 25 Years of "Bleed American"
Jimmy Eat World stopped by the Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann this past Friday to celebrate a quarter-century of the album that broke the rock band into the mainstream. The result was a show that illustrated how a benchmark album can take on new meaning for a new generation.
Truth is Stranger Than Fiction
Chicago's Brigitte Calls Me Baby stopped by The Foundry to give Philadelphia the New Wave revival we didn't know we needed.
Chamber of Sound
Melody’s Echo Chamber and Strange Lot put Philly in a trance with a trippy, kaleidoscopic showcase of psychedelic soundscapes, hypnotic riffs, and dreamy, alternative jams.
The Gang Gets a Music Month
Philadelphia’s music legacy is (finally) getting its flowers. The city is officially recognizing May as Philly Music Month, marking the occasion with new initiatives, performances, and a renewed commitment to supporting local musicians.
"Full Control"
Snail Mail’s latest tour stop at The Fillmore highlighted Lindsey Jordan’s evolution—and a crowd that felt every word.