Tag: indie rock
Jun. 2, 2017
Baltimore indie rock in Philly: Future Islands at the Fillmore
Baltimore-based synthpop band Future Islands came to Philly to play to a jam-packed Fillmore. Touring in support of their latest album “The Far Field,” Future…
May. 26, 2017
Chicago band Whitney makes mighty return to Philly
There’s nothing better than a great concert to get rid of the Monday blues. On Monday, May 22, Union Transfer was the place to be.…
May. 19, 2017
‘Soul-country’ band Whitney to play Union Transfer
Chicago-based indie group Whitney was, without a doubt, the biggest musical discovery for me last year. I was a fan before they even released their…
May. 5, 2017
Pinegrove, fans connect on a spiritual level at First Unitarian
The first time I heard of New Jersey band Pinegrove, they were opening for a stacked lineup of emo groups last April, including The World…
May. 5, 2017
Philly indie group Cayetana releases sophomore album
I first took notice of Cayetana about two years ago, when Michael Tender shadowed the band during research for his excellent account of Philadelphia’s (rock)…
Apr. 14, 2017
Portugal. The Man puts on stunning concert at UT
Portugal. The Man played a jam-packed set March 31 at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer. The indie band minimized wasted time by transitioning quickly between songs and…
Apr. 14, 2017
Gold Connections shows signs of a promising career
Rarely am I ahead of the curve on any new artist, with an exception to the O.G. hunks the Walters. But at the storied Johnny…
Apr. 7, 2017
PhilaMOCA ‘NE’-deep in good tunes, ‘HI’ energy
I have yet to come across a Chicago band I didn’t like. This inkling was proven to be true once again the night of March…
Apr. 7, 2017
Underground Arts welcomes indie icons Tennis
Callowhill Street’s Underground Arts was filled to capacity March 18 for the indie surf pop band Tennis. Comprised of indie rock’s best husband-wife duo, Patrick…
Apr. 7, 2017
Foxygen razzles and dazzles at Union Transfer concert
Indie rockers Foxygen played Union Transfer March 26 with support from Gabriella Cohen. Touring with their latest album “Hang,” Foxygen put on a show that…