Live Review: Lula Wiles, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 19, 2019
“Sad About A boy” and “Mad About America” is one way to sort Lula Wiles’ songs. In the first category
Live Review: Strand Of Oaks, Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 14, 2019
Night one of Strand Of Oaks’ fifth-annual Winter Classic at Philly's Boot & Saddle was something of a homecoming for
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Essential New Music: Joseph Allred’s “Traveler”
Joseph Allred is on a roll. In the last year, he has released a CD-R, two tapes and three LPs
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Live Review: Rat Fancy, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 15, 2019
Bearing catchy, peppy indie-rock tunes like “Never Is Forever” and the title track of highly appealing debut Stay Cool (Happy
Normal History Vol. 564: The Art Of David Lester
Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
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A Conversation With Soft Glas
Listening to music by singer/multi-instrumentalist Joao Gonzalez, who records as Soft Glas, conjures images of lazy, hazy summer days spent
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Fate Accompli: 2020 Is The Year Of The Diamond … King Diamond
Members of the Hellenic Coven have plenty to celebrate in 2020. Not only is Merciful Fate touring this year but
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Live Review: Charly Bliss, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 14, 2019
Eva Hendricks is such an effervescent, captivating frontwoman that it’s easy to overlook her bandmates in Charly Bliss. Which would
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Essential New Music: Donovan Quinn’s “Absalom”
In the Old Testament, Absalom is a guy so good looking, popular and sure of himself that he gets away
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First Impressions Of New LP: The Strokes Kick Of 2020 With Promise Of Next Album
The long-dormant Strokes rang in 2020 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center with help from Mac DeMarco and Hinds. Julian Casablancas and
Live Review: Robyn Hitchcock, Sellersville, PA, Nov. 9, 2019
A dreary Sunday found Robyn Hitchcock in an agreeably peculiar mood, chatting even more than usual about lizards on the
Essential New Music: Enhet För Fri Musik’s “Det Finns Ett Hjärta Som För Dig”
Enhet För Fri Musik ("Unit For Free Music") is a quintet whose music will defy you to accurately date its
Live Review: Jay Som, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 29, 2019
Working its mellow magic to a rapt crowd at The Foundry, Jay Som proved you don’t have to take up
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Pike’s Peak: On The Road Again, A Rejuvenated High On Fire Mesmerizes
High On Fire made its triumphant return to the road after having to cancel its tour supporting 2018's Grammy-winning Electric
Normal History Vol. 563: The Art Of David Lester
Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
Vaughan Oliver: In Appreciation
Cheryl Gelover and Tom Murray of Tulipomania remember their collaborator and friend Vaughan Oliver, the legendary 4AD Records graphic designer
R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
Essential New Music: Lumen Drones’ “Umbra”
Maybe someone told you about a band you really need to hear. They’re three lifer musicians, and they play instrumentals
