09/05/2008
Reminder: Human People Tonight @ Deep Sleep in Philly + Reward Opening ft. Live Art Instillation From Nicholas Hans
If you are attending First Friday tonight you should take our advice and go see Human People at Deep Sleep Boutique. Why? Well, first off, they are talented and always fun. Second, the beer is FREE! Third, and perhaps most importantly, there is ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/05/2008 10:59 AM EST in Electronic, Local Music, Events | Permalink
09/03/2008
Highly Recommended: Human People - "Just Like Honey" (Jesus and Mary Chain Cover)
We were big fans of Philly's (now defunct) one man, pan-sexual faux-European export known as Holland Boys as well as his previous band, the brilliant King God. So it comes as no surprise that we were psyched to hear he and members of King God ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/03/2008 10:01 AM EST in Electronic, Highly Recommended, Local Music, Events, Covers | Permalink
08/21/2008
Dead Milkmen to Reunite at Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest!
Hey punk rock girl (and boy), if you feel like re-living your Philly-in-the-80's hay day, why not drive your bitchin' camaro down to Austin on November 8th and 9th for the Fun Fun Fun Fest, where you can see the forever love-able Dead Milkmen re ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 08/21/2008 8:11 AM EST in 80's Punk, Local Music, Events, News | Permalink
08/13/2008
Go To This: Free Dr. Dog Show Tonight in Philly's Rittenhouse Park
Since the weather is SO nice in Philly today, why not venture over to Rittenhouse Sq. Park for a free concert featuring local heroes and Walrus favs Dr. Dog? Show starts at 7pm. Meet me by the fountain... The band's newest album, Fate, is a ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 08/13/2008 9:55 AM EST in Indie-Rock, Local Music, Events | Permalink
07/31/2008
Urban Outfitters To Host Secret Machines Show in Philly; Offers Free Mixtape
The Free Yr Radio campaign, created by Toyota Yaris and Urban Outfitters to generate awareness and support for partnering independent radio stations, will be putting on FREE shows in Philadelphia, Omaha, and Salt Lake City during the months of A ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 07/31/2008 6:18 PM EST in Electronic, Garage Rock, Indie-Rock, Playlist, Events | Permalink
07/25/2008
Love City, She and Him, Friendly Fires and MGMT All Playing Philly Tonight!
There is no shortage of good bands playing tonight in Philly, here's a quick rundown of our recommendations:
Read MorePosted by Michael on 07/25/2008 8:28 AM EST in Indie-Pop, Electronic, Folk, Garage Rock, Disco, Local Music, Events | Permalink
07/14/2008
Go To This: Jay Reatard, Dark Horse & the Carousels, Tough Shits Tonight @ JB’s
Got a case of the Mondays? Well, there's no better way to kill the work-week blues than enjoying an evening of no-frills garage-rock tonight at Johnny Brenda's. Two local favorites Dark Horse and The Carousels and The Tough Shits get rowdy w ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 07/14/2008 9:46 AM EST in Post-Punk, Garage Rock, Glam, Lo-Fi, Local Music, Events | Permalink
07/07/2008
Nobunny @ M Room: Live Review + Photos
On Fourth of July eve I ventured out to the M Room in Fishtown to witness the man, the myth, the bunny who goes by the name Nobunny. His name is obviously a reference to Rene Magritte's iconic 1929 "This is Not a Pipe." Obviously! Oh and how ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 07/07/2008 9:48 AM EST in WTF?, Garage Rock, Live Review, Events | Permalink
06/26/2008
Go To This: Times New Viking Tonight @ Johnny Brenda's!!!
Philly people, you seriously can't miss this! The excellent, ear-shattering lo-fi three-eyed monster that is Times New Viking will strike Johnny Brenda's this eve and leave a trail of flowers after the dust settles. As it so boldly states on the ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 06/26/2008 1:36 PM EST in Lo-Fi, Indie-Rock, Events | Permalink
06/24/2008
Philly Popped! Fest Review + Photos
On Saturday, Robin and I attended the Popped! Fest in West Philly. The oh-so-dreammmyyy indie bill included Dan Deacon, Gogol Bordello, Crystal Castles and others (we only caught a song or two from The Ting Tings and weren't interested in seeing ...
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