September 17 at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia was for anyone who loves emo, post-hardcore, and the flicker of adolescent heartbreak. Kicking off the night was The Sleeping. They moved through fan favorites with raw urgency, their energy undiminished by years. The sound was crisp, guitars tight, drums solid, just enough roughness to remind you it once […]
Read More A Flicker of Adolescent Heartbreak: Bayside & The SleepingLast Wednesday, artists Model/Actriz and LEYA performed to a packed crowd at Philadelphia’s First Unitarian Church. LEYA opened the evening with a slow burn. Their compositions felt intimate yet expansive. These contrasts—between beauty and unease, clarity and blur—set the emotional tone for the night. Then Model/Actriz strode in, and the energy shifted. Their presence demanded […]
Read More LEYA and Model/Actriz at First Unitarian ChurchOn February 15, 2025, Philadelphia’s Union Transfer hosted a remarkable evening featuring bands Creepoid, Halloween, and Full Body 2. The event drew a diverse crowd eager to experience the unique sounds of these homegrown talents. Opening the night was Halloween, a Philadelphia-based band that has been gaining attention for their alternative punk and shoegaze influences. […]
Read More Creepoid, Halloween, and Full Body 2 at Union TransferThe Catbite show at Milkboy Philly as part of the Philly Music Festival offered an exhilarating night filled with eclectic sounds and a palpable energy that lit up the intimate space. Catbite, known for their spirited take on ska and rocksteady, headlined the event with opening acts Queasy, Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise, and Reef […]
Read More Catbite, Queasy, Kuf Knotz, & Christine Elise at Milkboy phillyOn September 12th Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA was a hotbed of pop-punk nostalgia as Bowling for Soup headlined an electrifying show, with Don’t Panic and Wheatus opening. Don’t Panic kicked off the night with their energetic pop-punk sound. The band’s tight performance and catchy hooks were a solid introduction to the evening, […]
Read More Bowling For Soup @ TLA PhillyAmerican alternative band WHY? played a show at Underground Arts that was an immersive, genre-bending experience that captivated the audience from start to finish. WHY? delivered a set that was both introspective and electrifying, blending their signature indie rock with experimental hip-hop. The dim, moody lighting and Underground Arts’ gritty venue aesthetic added to the […]
Read More WHY? Takes Over Underground Arts in PhillyThis past Saturday MILLY, along with GEL, Soul Blind, and headliner punk band Fiddlehead, packed Philly’s Union Transfer for a night of raw energy, diverse soundscapes, and palpable passion. Each band brought its unique flair to the stage, making for a memorable evening. Kicking off the night was MILLY, whose dream-pop and shoegaze influences created […]
Read More RELIVE THE SHOW: MILLY AT UNION TRANSFERWords and photos by Angel Park Blondshell, the stage name of the talented Sabrina Mae Teitelbaum, and the legendary Liz Phair shared the spotlight at the Franklin Music Hall, delivering an unforgettable evening that seamlessly blended modern and classic elements of the music landscape. Blondshell, with a genre-defying approach, commanded the stage with a dynamic fusion of […]
Read More Harmony in Contrast: Blondshell and Liz Phair Unite Generations at the Franklin Music HallYeah Yeah Yeahs‘ recent performance at The Met, with Sasami as the opening act, was an electrifying showcase of raw energy and musical prowess. From the moment Karen O took the stage, clad in her signature eclectic style, the band’s dynamic presence captivated the audience. The Met‘s intimate setting provided the perfect backdrop for the […]
Read More Electrifying Night at The Met: Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Sasami Deliver a Sonic SpectacleSlow Magic‘s recent performance at Warehouse on Watts was an otherworldly sonic journey that captivated the audience from start to finish. The night kicked off with mesmerising sets by Artemis Orion and Beacon Bloom, setting the stage for an ethereal evening of music. Artemis Orion‘s opening performance was a sensory delight, weaving ambient melodies and […]
Read More Slow Magic’s Mesmerizing Journey at Warehouse on Watts