Articles by Kejsi Ruka

Spring is a wonderful time of year. Not only does it fight away the blistering cold, but it also brings sweet, sweet music to people’s…

We Were Promised Jetpacks stepped onstage May 5 at Union Transfer without any lead-in music or introduction. They grabbed their instruments and promptly started their…

The real rock ‘n’ roll dream is not fame; it is the ability to do something you love for a living. Music is about sharing…

“Never thought we’d make it to this side of the pond,” singer-songwriter Ben Howard said after expressing to the audience how good it felt to…

Almost a quarter of 2012 has passed by, and so far the year has been generous with new album releases. The end of winter also…

“This is our first show of 2012, and we wanted it to be in Philadelphia.” While Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have their sports rivalries, there is…

The Wombats are currently touring the U.S. for the first time with a surprisingly large American fan base. The recently released “The Wombats Proudly Present…This…

Since Two Door Cinema Club last made a stop in Philadelphia back in January, the band’s popularity has exploded. Their songs are now heard regularly…

London-based songwriter Emma-Lee Moss, known by stagename Emmy The Great, performed for a 21+ audience at The Trocadero Aug. 17. She brought an abundance of…

Vans Warped Tour, a yearly fixture of many music fans’ summers, is notable for its variety of rock music, but what makes the festival stand…