This is the Sound a Guitar Makes
From classic rock inspired jams to the height of alternative riffage to avant-garde hardcore, Friday night at Ruba Club showed just how vast the spectrum of rock music can be.
“Fuck ICE, Go Birds” - The Dream of the 90s is Alive at Milkboy
Philly’s DIY alt-rock scene remains alive and well thanks to the continued efforts of community-oriented artists like Humilitarian, Adventure Lost, and Caring Less.
I’m Afraid of Americans - NIN at Xfinity Mobile Arena
Trent Reznor and co. brought Philly “closer to God” with a dual-stage night exploring the act’s 36 year-history in spectacular fashion.
Emptiness is Heaviness: "Empty Hands" by Poppy
Poppy’s latest LP proves to be another big, explosive alt-metal exploration, pushing her even deeper into the world of heavy riffage and emotional chaos.
Smart Listening: A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb”
After literal trials and tribulations, A$AP Rocky’s triumphant return following nearly 8 years without a full release proves worth the wait.
The Hardcore Friends We Made Along the Way
A night celebrating what Music Jawn is all about: the intersection of community and music in the city we call home.
Saturday Night's Alright
Martha Foundry and Death, By Snu Snu lead a soulful post-Thanksgiving Saturday night at Kung Fu Necktie, warming up Philadelphia from the blistering cold with a blend of buttery tunes and alternative jams that go down like musical hot chocolate.
“None of You Bitches Can Compete”
How Die Spitz and Babe Haven took Philly to church, chewed us up, and lovingly spit us out.
Never Enough (Brotherly) Love
Turnstile (along with hometown heroes Mannequin Pussy and Australian hardcore band Speed) delivered a nonstop, love-fueled onslaught at the Skyline Stage in September that proved punk’s heart is louder—and more alive—than ever.