KATE NASH LEADS GIRL POWER CHARGE AT UNION TRANSFER
By Michael Lello Photos by Emily Garcia PHILADELPHIA – It was impossible to ignore Kate Nash at Union Transfer. Whether she was bopping through a plucky pop number, unleashing her inner riot grrr...
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DANGEROUS DEER TICK TAKES ON UNION TRANSFER
IMG_6114 By Michael Lello Photos by Jason Riedmiller PHILADELPHIA -- Deer Tick is a combustible combination of opposing forces. Sweet son...
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A LOVELIFE WORTH DANCING FOR
By Nikki M. Mascali When one door closes, another opens, the old saying goes, and when one band calls it quits, more often than not, another emerges. Such was the case when the U.K.-based indie rock...
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MIKE DOUGHTY REVISITS SONGS OF SOUL COUGHING
By Michael Lello Leave it to Mike Doughty to name his new album “Circles Super Bon Bon Sleepless How Many Cans? True Dreams of Wichita Monster Man Mr. Bitterness Maybe I'll Come Down St. Louise Is Li...
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NEW PATTERN IS MOVEMENT SINGLE
Philadelphia's Pattern Is Movement have shared "Suckling," a new single from a 12-inch which will also include a cover of D'Angelo's "Untitled (How Does It Feel)". The duo will release the 12-inch Th...
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NEW HEAD AND THE HEART SONG “SHAKE”
The Head And The Heart have shared "Shake," a single from their new album "Let's Be Still," which will be released Oct. 15 on Sub Pop. You can stream the new track below. The Seattle band recently p...
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THE DEAR HUNTER’S SYMPHONIC FORAY
By Michael Lello From The Moody Blues to Metallica, rock bands have dipped their toes into the classical music pool from time to time over the years. But Casey Crescenzo, who leads the band The Dear...
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NEW SLEIGH BELLS VIDEO: “BITTER RIVALS”
Sleigh Bells have shared a video for "Bitter Rivals," the title track for their forthcoming album, which will be released Oct. 8. The album can be pre-ordered here. The band's fall tour kicks off Oct...
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NEW PHILADELPHIA VENUE: BOOT & SADDLE
According to an e-mail from Philadelphia venue Union Transfer, new venue will open at 1131 South Broad St. From said e-mail: "Big news everyone! We are opening a brand new venue in South Philadelp...
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NEW OF MONTREAL SONG: “SHE AIN’T SPEAKIN’ NOW”
Of Montreal have released "She's Ain't Speakin' Now," from the band's forthcoming album "Lousy With Sylvianbriar." The band recently released "Fugitive Air." The album will be released Oct. 8. The ...
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