Tag: alternative
Mar. 11, 2016
Brian Fallon brings solo career to Philly
Brian Fallon will release his first solo album, “Painkillers,” March 11; and he kicked off the release with a show at the Electric Factory March…
Mar. 11, 2016
Pop trio LANY opens for Troye Sivan
Three-piece alternative-pop band LANY, based out of Los Angeles, opened up for Troye Sivan’s Blue Neighborhood tour March 4 at The Fillmore. Usually opening acts…
Jan. 8, 2016
Indie rockers Foals pull no punches in sold-out show at Union Transfer
When British indie rock band Foals came to town Dec. 19, I was expecting a smaller, older crowd since most college kids skipped town to…
Nov. 20, 2015
Rachael Yamagata plays intimate show at Union Transfer
Rachael Yamagata headlined a show at Union Transfer Nov. 13. With three albums and four EPs released since the start of her career in 2003,…
Apr. 4, 2014
The joys of alternative spring break
This spring break, more than 90 Drexel students participated in alternative spring break trips sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities. Eight trips allowed students…
Dec. 6, 2013
Twenty One Pilots ascends to new heights at the TLA
Twenty One Pilots released their self-titled debut album in December 2009. Since then, the band has become a duo and has released two albums, “Regional…
Jul. 26, 2013
Fun. creates a night for fans to remember at Mann Center
Indie-alternative-pop band fun. performed for a sold-out audience July 19 at the Mann Center in Fairmount, supporting its sophomore album “Some Nights” on the Most…