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Post-Apocalyptic Wizardry Philadelphia

Post-Apocalyptic Wizardry

Local trio Midnight on the Water jumped all over the map during a celebratory show for the release of their double album.

  • Go to the profile of  Tyler Maxwell
Tyler Maxwell
18 May 2026 · 2 min read
"Psychedelic Soul" Explores Motown's Funky Side Detroit

"Psychedelic Soul" Explores Motown's Funky Side

At Esther Gordy Edwards Centre for Excellence.

  • Go to the profile of  Erica Hobbs
Erica Hobbs
18 May 2026 · 2 min read
Maybe I’m The Goat New Haven

Maybe I’m The Goat

A critic tries to love The Mountain Goats, gets part-way there

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Mark Oppenheimer
18 May 2026 · 5 min read
58th Time's The Charm? Philadelphia

58th Time's The Charm?

That's how many albums Hello Whirled's bandcamp lists — and her latest release might be her best work to date.

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Izzy True
18 May 2026 · 1 min read
How To Remember Gwangju

How To Remember

On hearing “Marching for Our Beloved” in Democracy Square, 46 years after an uprising.

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Jisu Sheen
18 May 2026 · 4 min read
Ballet And Chalamet Hartford

Ballet And Chalamet

"Cinderella" at the Bushnell offers a riposte to Timothée.

  • Go to the profile of  Jamil Ragland
Jamil Ragland
18 May 2026 · 3 min read
What Makes Home? Baton Rouge

What Makes Home?

Explored in Nicholas Roberts' Glassel Gallery exhibition.

  • Go to the profile of  Serena Puang
Serena Puang
18 May 2026 · 2 min read
DIY is cool again Baton Rouge

DIY is cool again

As Serena Puang discovers at the Fix-it Faire.

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Serena Puang
18 May 2026 · 3 min read
Philadelphia

May 18: The Weekly Roundup

Welcome! You're reading a weekly wrap of articles from Philly Midbrow, which publishes daily reviews about arts and culture events happening across our city. Scroll for local story

  • Go to the profile of  Nora Grace-Flood
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Multiple authors
18 May 2026 · 3 min read
The Meet & Greet, Reimagined New Haven

The Meet & Greet, Reimagined

As musician Scarlet House stops by a gathering at MINIPNG, acoustic guitar in hand.

  • Go to the profile of  Karen Ponzio
Karen Ponzio
18 May 2026 · 4 min read
Sessa Soothes In Detroit Detroit

Sessa Soothes In Detroit

Brings Brazilian magic to Third Man Records.

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Ryan Patrick Hooper
17 May 2026 · 2 min read
An Ode To The New School Of Old Diners

An Ode To The New School Of Old Diners

Behold breakfast at Norm's.

  • Go to the profile of  Ryan Patrick Hooper
Ryan Patrick Hooper
17 May 2026 · 2 min read
A Brief History Of The West Indies Hartford

A Brief History Of The West Indies

On display at the Caribbean Heritage Museum.

  • Go to the profile of  Jamil Ragland
Jamil Ragland
17 May 2026 · 3 min read
Dancing Puppets Charm Detroit

Dancing Puppets Charm

At The DIA.

  • Go to the profile of  Erica Hobbs
Erica Hobbs
17 May 2026 · 3 min read
DJ Ryan’s New Release of the Week: Aldous Harding's “One Stop” All Over

DJ Ryan’s New Release of the Week: Aldous Harding's “One Stop”

Single from "Train on the Island" invites you inside.

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Ryan Patrick Hooper
17 May 2026 · 2 min read
Quand Vas Tu Rentrer? Philadelphia

Quand Vas Tu Rentrer?

That's the question Marquis Combs has for Melody's Echo Chamber following their angelic takeover of Philly's Union Transfer.

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Marquis Combs
16 May 2026 · 2 min read
Nostalgia for Block Parties Past Philadelphia

Nostalgia for Block Parties Past

That feeling played into DJ Blaak Tha 9th Man's DJ set of favorite Philly throwback tracks at The International Bar last night.

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John Morrison
16 May 2026 · 2 min read
JJJJJerome Ellis Sets Sight on Sensitivity Philadelphia

JJJJJerome Ellis Sets Sight on Sensitivity

The multimedia artist converted reviewer Tyler Maxwell into a fan for life during a near-spiritual show at First Unitarian Church.

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Tyler Maxwell
16 May 2026 · 3 min read
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