Tag: singer-songwriter
May. 12, 2017
‘Lost Boy’ singer Ruth B. releases solid debut album, ‘Safe Haven’
Lately, there has been a notably large influx of Canadians making their mark on the music industry: from Drake and Justin Bieber, to Alessia Cara,…
Apr. 21, 2017
Julien Baker sets the Fillmore aflame with Funeral Pyre
I recently learned that The Decemberists have a pretty huge following here in Philly. When the Fillmore announced their April 14 concert with Julien Baker,…
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
Kiernan McMullan releases highly emotional new album
The new album by witty lyricist Kiernan McMullan is a truly emotional release for the indie songwriter. Aptly named “Baggage,” McMullan’s 10 new songs all…
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,…
Mar. 10, 2017
Vanessa Carlton to “walk through each album” at WCL show
Vanessa Carlton, famous for her 2002 hit song “A Thousand Miles,” still has an active music career as a singer-songwriter, believe it or not. Since…
Jan. 22, 2016
Mad Dragon Records’ Matt Sharayko releases debut
If you could take Thom Yorke’s voice, Passenger’s sound and Radical Face’s lyrics, you would end up with Matt Sharayko. He’s an up-and-coming alternative folk…
Jan. 8, 2016
Vanessa Carlton puts on riveting show at World Cafe Live
Everybody knows Vanessa Carlton’s 2002 pop anthem “A Thousand Miles.” You would need to have lived under a rock for several years to avoid hearing…
Jul. 11, 2014
Hannah Georgas teams up with Bareilles for new tour
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hannah Georgas will be opening for Sara Bareilles at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts as part of Bareilles’ “Little Black Dress”…
Oct. 14, 2011
Yamagata shows Philadelphia love
Talk of dead baby whales and jellyfish-inspired stage props were perfectly acceptable at a Friday Free at Noon concert at World Cafe Live, as long…