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Bengal (B. Gallman)

Obsessive music collector, archivist, history writer, file sharer, DIY vet. Occasional DJ and photographer.

Philadelphia 14 posts

Giant Goes Against The Grain

Giant Goes Against The Grain

During a summer set at Orpheus Garden.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Blood Harmony Breaks Down

Blood Harmony Breaks Down

Four bands pulling from similar families of genres and musical influences showcased their senses of individualism at Cousin Danny's last week.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Philly Fills Up on Power Pop

Philly Fills Up on Power Pop

Shampoo and company brought an elusive shimmer to their show at Ortlieb's — revitalizing a '60s-inspired genre known as "power pop."

Bengal (B. Gallman)

16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Choose Your Fighter

Choose Your Fighter

Grocer, My Wife's An Angel, Ken Mujo and Morgan Garrett competed to see who could give the most unhinged performance at Thunderbird Hall.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

8 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Silbert Steals The Show

Silbert Steals The Show

During an action-packed weekend of outdoor shows, the sideman of a favorite local band stood out — and caught Ben Gallman's attention.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

2 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The Power of Two

The Power of Two

Joint Chiefs of Math and Gunnittt showcase how bands with two members have figured out the numbers game.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

30 May 2026 · 4 min read

Pure Hell Becomes Street Vengeance

Pure Hell Becomes Street Vengeance

Descendants of a legendary Philly punk band returned to pluck our guitar solos with their teeth at Cousin Danny's.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

26 May 2026 · 4 min read

Rhythm Section Rules

Rhythm Section Rules

During a two-band bill at Solar Myth featuring Expo and Gugon.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

22 May 2026 · 3 min read

Added Dimensions

Added Dimensions

A four-band bill brought a degenerate crowd out to Launderette Records.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

19 May 2026 · 2 min read

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

Multiple authors

18 May 2026 · 3 min read

Taishōgoto and Saxophone

Taishōgoto and Saxophone

The two instruments made a good pair, as did their players, Bill Nace and Sakina Abdou, at Solar Myth on Thursday.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

10 May 2026 · 3 min read

Her New Knife Slices Up Shoegaze

Her New Knife Slices Up Shoegaze

The band played a hushed show last weekend at Philly's Ethical Society.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

26 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

Diddley Bow Meets Sci Fi

Diddley Bow Meets Sci Fi

The composer of a new movie soundtrack brought her new band along to a film screening.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

6 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

TERRA Takes The Stand

TERRA Takes The Stand

A three-band show at Launderette Records ties together electronic instruments with organic soundscapes.

Bengal (B. Gallman)

27 Jan 2026 · 4 min read