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Pierce Jordan

Pierce Jordan

Writer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Agitator, Scorpio, Middle Child.

Philadelphia 44 posts

Jejune Matures Into Act II

Jejune Matures Into Act II

The emo band's reunion represents all the '90s rockers that are reconvening to perform for younger generations of fans.

Pierce Jordan

13 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Jackass Forever Lands Its Finale

Jackass Forever Lands Its Finale

The 30-year-old stunts and slapstick series has reached retirement age — but the final film of the franchise will still make you feel like a teenage boy.

Pierce Jordan

8 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Mutant and Proud

Mutant and Proud

An "X-Men '97" watch party reminds local nerds that "everyone deserves to feel X-ceptional."

Pierce Jordan

3 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Sunrise, Sunset

Sunrise, Sunset

So sings Frances Quinlan in their show, Evening Ferry, which features the artist's 2020 paintings of quarantine skies.

Pierce Jordan

29 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Five Things I Didn’t Buy At The Boyd’s Tent Sale

Five Things I Didn’t Buy At The Boyd’s Tent Sale

"There is security at this sale, but they don't look like they can run that fast" — Pierce Jordan checks out a street sale of discounted designer clothing.

Pierce Jordan

27 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

"A Hole Is A Hole..."

"A Hole Is A Hole..."

A hole is what Pierce Jordan kept digging himself deeper into during "Fooling Around," a dating-meets-comedy competition put on by Punchline Philly.

Pierce Jordan

26 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Bingo Gets Down and Dirty

Bingo Gets Down and Dirty

At North Third, with handcuffs, vibrators and the like as prizes — and with two winners per round.

Pierce Jordan

19 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Algernon Cadwallader Has Nothing To Prove

Algernon Cadwallader Has Nothing To Prove

The Pennsylvanian emo band cemented their legendary status during two 20th anniversary shows in Philly.

Pierce Jordan

18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

June 15: The Weekly Roundup

June 15: 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

15 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

I <3 I Love Boosters

I <3 I Love Boosters

Pierce Jordan weighs in on the new Boots Riley film.

Pierce Jordan

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Five Things I Didn’t Buy This Weekend

Five Things I Didn’t Buy This Weekend

At the Friends of FDR Flea Market.

Pierce Jordan

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Fake Dust Is Real Grindcore

Fake Dust Is Real Grindcore

The Portland, Oregon-based band is touring now — catch them while you can!

Pierce Jordan

8 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Music from Mordor

Music from Mordor

Portrayal of Guilt performs devil's music.

Pierce Jordan

5 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Uranium Club Kicks Off Summer

Uranium Club Kicks Off Summer

At Spruce Street Harbor Park as part of the first official show in 4333's seasonal concert series.

Pierce Jordan

1 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Tim Kasher's Endless Charm

Tim Kasher's Endless Charm

The emo veteran played PhilaMOCA on Friday as part of his cross-country tour.

Pierce Jordan

31 May 2026 · 2 min read

Dropping The Bass Drum

Dropping The Bass Drum

Highlighter Rabies, Loosey and Beauty offered some lessons on live performance during a show at God's Auto Body.

Pierce Jordan

26 May 2026 · 4 min read

The Florida --> Philly Pipeline

The Florida --> Philly Pipeline

A bunch of bands with connections to the sunshine state played Cousin Danny's on Sunday.

Pierce Jordan

19 May 2026 · 4 min read

Decoding Digicore

Decoding Digicore

Lucy Bedroque and Kuru, two supposed reps of that emo rap subgrenre, played a sold-out show at PhilaMoca last week.

Pierce Jordan

14 May 2026 · 5 min read