09/26/2008
Tonight in Philly: Takka Takka @ MRoom, Hot Lava @ Danger Danger, Sarah Palin @ The Irish Pub
Oh the choices we have to make! Two awesome bands are playing Philly tonight--Takka Takka at the MRoom and Hot Lava at the Danger Danger Gallery. Not to mention, there is that little thing happening called the presidential debate at 9pm. Oh and ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/26/2008 4:32 PM EST in Indie-Pop, WTF?, Local Music, Events | Permalink
09/11/2008
Blissed-Out Disco From Weird Tapes/Memory Cassette
We have been a fan of Weird Tapes since our ears were enlightened by their brilliant remix of Hail Social's "No Paradise," which we still can't get out of our heads. Now the Philly/Jersey band/project/what-have-you has released a free EP of ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/11/2008 9:30 PM EST in Electronic, Neo-Psychedelic, Disco, Local Music | Permalink
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
08/19/2008
Video: Chromeo Stops By Daryl Hall's House For a Jam Session
Last month the only successful Arab/Jew music duo known as Chromeo stopped by Philly fav Daryl Hall's (of Hall and Oates) home studio to film a webisode of the Live From Daryl's House. The electro-funksters joined Hall and his band in some l ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 08/19/2008 8:55 AM EST in Rock, WTF?, 80's Pop, Video, Local Music | Permalink
08/14/2008
New Music From The Spinto Band: "Summer Grof"
In 2006, Delaware's The Spinto Band had a modest hit (which should've been a huge hit) with "Oh, Mandy" from their well-received album Nice and Nicely Done. The charming and offbeat track with its references to the WB and the Midwest was an infe ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 08/14/2008 10:09 PM EST in Indie-Pop, Video, Local Music | 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
08/11/2008
On the Rise: The War On Drugs
Philly's The War on Drugs are starting to make a name for themselves outside of the local scene with their awesome debut full-length Wagonwheel Blues. Co-founder Kurt Vile and gang are perpetuating the grand tradition of noisy Americana. "Ta ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 08/11/2008 9:59 PM EST in Country, Indie-Rock, New Music Spotlight, Local Music | 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:
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