Tag: indie
May. 19, 2017
The Family Crest puts on eccentric Boot & Saddle show
If you’ve ever listened to the music of the Family Crest, the term “bar-band” is likely to be the last thing on your mind. Yet,…
May. 12, 2017
LCD Soundsystem to release first album in 7 years
LCD Soundsystem are on the brink of releasing a new full-length album. That is a sentence that high school me could never dream of reading,…
May. 12, 2017
‘This Old Dog’ marks change of pace for indie icon Mac DeMarco
I can’t quite put my finger on how Mac DeMarco became such a beloved staple of indie rock. He never quite grabbed me with his…
Apr. 14, 2017
Alexandra Savior releases strikingly beautiful debut
I haven’t been this impressed by an artist’s debut album in a while. When I first heard Alexandra Savior’s single “Mirage,” I fell in love…
Apr. 7, 2017
Up-and-coming indie artist Jay Som rocks fans’ boots off
March 31 was a magical night for me — it was the night I finally got to experience Melina Duterte, otherwise known as Jay Som,…
Apr. 7, 2017
Palehound, Big Thief captivate at Johnny Brenda’s show
Johnny Brenda’s remains one of my favorite venues in the city of Philadelphia, and when I get the chance to see a band I love…
Apr. 7, 2017
‘Pure Comedy’ marks step in wrong direction for FJM
The last thing Father John Misty needs right now is another article. Honest to God, it feels like every time I like log onto Facebook,…
Mar. 17, 2017
Indie band Slaves gets down and dirty at MilkBoy
British punk rock duo Slaves, comprised of drummer and singer Isaac Holman and guitarist and bassist Laurie Vincent, nearly blew the ear drums of each…
Mar. 3, 2017
Japandroids rocks out for two nights at Union Transfer
When the Japandroids first announced their tour in support of “Near to the Wild Heart of Life,” it wasn’t New York City or their native…
Feb. 17, 2017
Madaila, Busty and the Bass get funky at World Cafe Live
With all the great funk music coming out, it’s refreshing when a band can capture all the groove of great funk while creating a truly…