Philadelphia Blacktronika Takes It Back2Basics B2B blends DJing and live musicianship into one epic party. John Morrison 30 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Philadelphia Rockers! Returns Punk to the People Philly's only women-led POC punk showcase, which came to a halt in 2016, was resurrected for one night as part of the Blacktronika festival. John Morrison 27 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Philadelphia 48 Record Bar Forms Tuesday Nite Music Club Where else can you shop for vinyls, hear live music and join in on listening sessions for Philly's favorite albums all in one night? Marquis Combs 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Philadelphia Vinyl Tap Takes On Porchfest The DJ collective met at Common Beat to remind the neighborhood that turntables build community just as much as live music does. John Morrison 31 May 2026 · 2 min read
Philadelphia Added Dimensions A four-band bill brought a degenerate crowd out to Launderette Records. Bengal (B. Gallman) 19 May 2026 · 2 min read
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. Izzy True 18 May 2026 · 1 min read
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. Marquis Combs 16 May 2026 · 2 min read
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. Tyler Maxwell 16 May 2026 · 3 min read
Philadelphia Jazz Started With a Jam Sesh And $5 Monday night sessions at Black Squirrel Club are keeping the genre alive and well. John Morrison 12 May 2026 · 2 min read
Philadelphia R&B Packs A Full Punch @ TLA Charli XCX sums up Ty Maxwell's experience at the Elmiene show: "I'm really banging my head / I'm really hurting my neck." Tyler Maxwell 10 May 2026 · 3 min read
Philadelphia Full On Trouble and Tin Pan Alley Tyler Maxwell covers old school artists playing the (arguably) oldest tavern in North America. Tyler Maxwell 7 May 2026 · 3 min read
Philadelphia What It's All About It's about: Opening up your home, playing music, helping each other out, and positively dangerous tempos (like, 180 BPM and above). Tyler Maxwell 5 May 2026 · 2 min read
Philadelphia Corey Bernhard Hits Johnny Brenda's For a night of cosmic, hip-hop-informed jazz and soul. John Morrison 1 May 2026 · 2 min read
Philadelphia The Maine Keeps Kicking The prolific touring band stopped by Franklin Music Hall this month. Emily Cohen 27 Apr 2026 · 3 min read
Philadelphia Wise Women Jazz It Up Three female composers from Philly performed as part of the city's Jazz Appreciation Month — and challenged common assumptions about the genre. John Morrison 24 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Philadelphia Experimental Rock Rocks On The Sweepers brought a broom and cleaning-themed punk music to Vox Populi Friday night. John Morrison 13 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Tulsa Where Many Tribute Bands Fumble, “Rei & The Moving Castle” Soars The Studio Ghibli jazz band from OKC brought a surprising amount of weight to these tunes Z.B. Reeves 13 Apr 2026 · 3 min read
Tulsa Samantha Crain, Newly Rooted In Tulsa, Gets A Star-Studded Welcome The Choctaw singer-songwriter’s show at The Vanguard marks a new beginning Lindsey Claire Smith 13 Apr 2026 · 4 min read
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