Tag: indie
Dec. 2, 2016
Local band Avenue Eight releases debut EP, ‘Get up on the Get Down’
Local up-and-coming band Avenue Eight released their debut EP “Get up on the Get Down” Nov. 25. This ten-piece group comprised largely of Drexel and…
Nov. 18, 2016
Ingrid Michaelson brings “Hell No” tour to Philly
Ingrid Michaelson brought her indie pop sound to the Fillmore on Nov. 14, leaving fans mesmerized by her lulling harmonies, singing and clapping along to…
Nov. 18, 2016
XYLO provides excellent open for The Naked and Famous
XYLO, an electronic pop duo made up of Chase and Paige Duddy from the suburbs of Los Angeles, opened for The Naked and Famous at…
Nov. 18, 2016
Mad Dragon partners with genre-defying band Jutaun for new EP
Drexel University’s own Mad Dragon Music Group is partnering up with up-and-coming artist Jutaun to release the band’s newest EP titled “Back to Life.”…
Oct. 14, 2016
Local Natives to support LGBT organization at food drive
Punk Out is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization from Philadelphia dedicated to supporting LGBT musicians and fans through the power of music. The organization has…
Oct. 14, 2016
Indie pop trio LANY talks origins, touring, new music
California-based trio LANY released a “soundtrack to the summer” with their new EP, “Kinda,” and have been extending the summery hits into autumn on their…
Sep. 16, 2016
Rachael Yamagata talks new music, upcoming UT show
A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of conducting a phone interview with Virginian indie singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata. Yamagata is embarking on a world…
Aug. 19, 2016
Best Coast excels as openers for the Go Go’s on Farewell Tour
I knew it was going to be a fun night Aug. 11 at the Fillmore Philadelphia when I saw the announcement for the Go Go’s…
May. 27, 2016
Indie band ‘Twin Peaks’ amazes at Boot and Saddle
It was an all-Chicago affair at South Broad’s Boot and Saddle May 20. Jimmy Whispers and Ne-Hi opened the show for Twin Peaks, who are…
May. 20, 2016
Mac DeMarco turns Electric Factory into ‘Rock and Roll Nightclub’
With the first night of his U.S. tour being right here in Philly, Canadian-born Mac DeMarco sold out the Electric Factory with no problem at…