Philadelphia
Gallery: Prateek Kuhad at TLA, Philadelphia, 29.05.2024
Prateek Kuhad is a gem hidden in plain sight. Playing songs of love and longing to the Philadelphia crowd, Kuhad was able to build a sense of trust and belonging in a room full of strangers. His Silhouette Tour lighting (just as the name suggests) outlined his figure and illuminated the ceiling in vibrant color …
Gallery: Mannequin Pussy/ Soul Glo at Union Transfer, Philadelphia, 22.05.2024
Philadelphia’s own Mannequin Pussy sold out three nights at the iconic Union Transfer venue accompanied by another Philly-familiar face, four-piece band, Soul Glo. Their “I Got Heaven” tour kicks off in Europe at the end of this month and wraps up back in the United States at the end of October.
Gallery: Chicano Batman/ Lido Pimienta at Union Transfer, Philadelphia, 13.05.2024
Los Angeles-based Chicano Batman brought their healing energy to the Union Transfer stage for a night of groovy tunes. The trio sang about love, peace, and longing for more in a mix of Spanish and English. Opening the evening was mother of three, Latina queen, Lido Pimienta, who took the time to advocate for all …
Gallery: Architects/ Of Mice & Men/ While She Sleeps at Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia, 09.05.2024
When the front man rocks a Phillies Jersey, there was no doubt that Architects were not messing around. Mentioning that Architects previously preformed in Franklin Music Hall as the first act in a line-up of around seven bands many years ago, the Brighton boys were proud to headline in the familiar venue. The night was …
Gallery: CSS/ Sloppy Jane at The Foundry, Philadelphia, 06.05.2024
São Paulo legends, CSS, took to The Foundry stage for a night of high energy and retrospective tunes. The night was dedicated to channelling teenage youth and they did just that. Playing songs about cats, moving to the big city, and sex, CSS was able to radiate life into their fans for the entire 1.5 …
Gallery: Stolen Gin/ Taylor Kelly/ Wim Tapley at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, 26.4.2024
Five-piece New York City band, Stolen Gin took over World Cafe Live’s Lounge for a night of jazz-pop infused dance tracks. With killer bass riffs and saxophone solos, fans of the group surely did not leave without busting a move. Support for the night came from Georgia-based, Wim Tapley and Philadelphia’s own, Taylor Kelly.
Gallery: Blake Rose/ Max McNown at The Foundry, Philadelphia, 22.4.2024
Blake Rose’s Australian charms attracted an attentive audience to The Foundry on Monday night. A highlight of the night came when Rose sang “Ordinary People”, a song about falling in love with an American girl. The multi-talented pop star played keys, guitar, and drums onstage throughout the show. Support came from soulful Oregon country singer, …
Gallery: Rosali/ Verity Den at Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia, 14.04.2024
Rosali’s close ties with Philadelphia were evident in the packed Johnny Brenda’s venue. A crowd of close friends, family and complete strangers combined for a magical yet comfortable atmosphere, complemented by the soothing voice of Rosali. Support came from the four-piece North Carolina natives, Verity Den. Rosali’s new record, Bite Down, is available now.
Gallery: The Kooks, The Vaccines, and Daisy The Great at The Fillmore, Philadelphia, 09.03.24
The heavy rain did not stop The Kooks from playing to a packed Fillmore crowd on the 9th of March. Bringing the fans all the way back to their first album, The Kooks members expressed their love for the audience and promised to come back soon. The Kooks wanted “to make you happy” as their …
Premiere: George Alley readies self-titled debut album with new version of ‘Just Leave Me Dreaming’
One thing you may not know about this song is that it’s already been kicking around for 7 years – George Alley‘s been, and continues to be, in this for the long haul. The Philadelphia multi-disciplinary artist (composer, performer, choreographer, even outside music as a podcaster) has been touting a DIY eithos since he got …