Midway through his band’s Wednesday evening set at Union Transfer, Mondo Cozmo frontman Josh Ostrander looked out into the crowd and defiantly stated “This is what not giving up looks like.” The night was more than just a concert. It was a homecoming and a celebration of an artist who was riding an incredible wave... Continue Reading →
Three Great New TV Shows That You Might Have Missed This Summer
It was easy to be lost in the hype of old mainstays that had returned this summer like Game of Thrones, House of Cards, and Orange Is The New Black. Three new shows also arrived this year that are worthy of attention before the 2017 Fall Television Schedule descends upon us. Here are three great new shows... Continue Reading →
Singles’ Day: St. Vincent, U2, and Beck All Released New Music On Wednesday
September 6 was a strong day for new music. Three singles from big name artists who are at different stages of their careers provided a small sample of a promising crop of albums. Indie goddess St. Vincent, the prolific Beck, and Irish rock staple U2 all released singles ahead of new records that are due... Continue Reading →
Is The Defiant Ones The Best Music Documentary Ever?
If you are a music fan of virtually any popular music from the last 40 years, HBO’s The Defiant Ones is for you. The four-episode series is a powerful examination of the rise and success of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, two of the record industry’s most influential figures. The documentary also incorporates each man’s... Continue Reading →
Kurt Vile, Courtney Barnett Trade Places In “Over Everything” Video
When news first broke of a collaborative record between Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett, it instantly felt like one of those ideas that was just perfect. Both indie musicians are great songwriters who excel at casually narrating scenes with a unique intimacy. On August 30, the duo dropped “Over Everything” the first single and video from their... Continue Reading →
Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett Trade Places In “Over Everything”
When news first broke of a collaborative record between Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett, it instantly felt like one of those ideas that was just perfect. Both indie musicians are great songwriters who excel at casually narrating scenes with a unique intimacy. On August 30, the duo dropped “Over Everything” the first single and video from their... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia Area Festivals In September
With Labor Day Weekend comes the end of summer and the start of the Fall festival season. In addition to fun food events like Manayunk’s StrEAT Festival and the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival, here are five festivals that are hitting the Philadelphia area in September: Made In America Festival, September 2 & 3 –... Continue Reading →
First Friday Five: Philadelphia-Area Festivals In September
With Labor Day Weekend comes the end of summer and the start of the Fall festival season. In addition to fun food events like Manayunk’s StrEAT Festival and the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival, here are five festivals that are hitting the Philadelphia area in September:Made In America Festival, September 2 & 3 – The two-day... Continue Reading →