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While 2018 may not have been a stellar year in terms of, well, most things, we can at least say there were some radical musical moments within these twelve months. Kanye went crazy, Taylor Swift finally outed herself as a Democrat, Janelle Monae came out as pan, as did Brendon Urie. The three rulers of … Continue reading “WQHS’s Favorite Albums of 2018”
This Saturday, a sold-out crowd filtered in to the Church basement, where three killer bands belted out sets to warm the chilly audience. Soccer Mommy headlined, the Nashville-based project of Sophie Allison, backed by four musicians, giving them the biggest sound I’ve heard them at yet. With three guitars and the addition of keys, they … Continue reading “Soccer Mommy, Ratboys, & Harmony Woods at First Unitarian”
Almost exactly one month after her first Philly stop, Mitski brought her Be the Cowboy show back to another sold out Union Transfer crowd. That first show was conveniently also the first of the tour’s North American leg, and with just a string of New York shows scheduled for the rest of 2018, Mitski’s two … Continue reading “Mitski at Union Transfer”
Electronic artist, singer, songwriter, record producer, and DJ Chaz Bear (also known as Toro y Moi) continued promoting his upcoming album Outer Peace at his Philly stop at Union Transfer on 11/13. Minnesota alternative R&B artist, Dizzy Fae, opened the night full of personality. With Alec Ness working the keyboard and drum machine, Fae gave a fun and quirky performance … Continue reading “Toro y Moi at Union Transfer”
Harrison Lipton had to stoop to fit into the basement he played in that night. Beneath the smoke line that separated the living room and the underground venue, the ceiling was decked in plastic vines Christmas lights, giving it a mystical garden vibe. That was where the Brooklyn-based singer serenaded the crowd with his wintry … Continue reading “Harrison Lipton Gets Back On The Horse”
Exactly two years after I watched Mayday Parade headline The Foundry in Philadelphia, the band moved downstairs to its larger counterpart, The Fillmore, to transport the audience into Sunnyland, the backdrop of their newest record. 2018 marks Mayday Parade’s thirteenth year together as a band, and despite non-stop touring and six album releases through it … Continue reading “Mayday Parade at the Fillmore”
Born in Denver, raised in Israel and currently based in New York; Slim Reaper is a resurgent lyricist and boom bap revivalist. Drawing inspiration from rappers like MF DOOM, Nas and Earl Sweatshirt, Slim uses complex rhymes and unique imagery to flow confidently and tell personal stories. His debut EP “RiP to the PEACEFUL (me)” … Continue reading “EP Review: RiP to the Peaceful (me)”
Upon listening to Gillian Welch’s “Everything Is Free,” one might imagine that the slow, fingerpicked guitar and subtle harmonies were recorded far before the internet, on a tape in some far-off corner of America. In reality, Time (the Revelator) was recorded in 2001 in Studio B in Nashville, shortly after Welch and her longtime musical … Continue reading “Why “Everything Is Free” is the Song of the 21st Century Music Industry”
Ron Gallo’s performance at the First Unitarian Church was unearthly. The crowd was buzzing as he prepared, as though everyone knew exactly what they were about to feel. Ron himself was stoic when he stepped onto the stage. In fact, he didn’t smile until about a third of the way through his set, in contrast … Continue reading “Ron Gallo at First Unitarian Church”
On Friday, October 19th, English indie-rock band The Wombats condensed their extensive catalog of music into a jam-packed hour and a half set at The Fillmore in Philadelphia. Following an explosive opening set by Barns Courtney, lead vocalist and guitarist Murph (Matthew Murphy), drummer Dan Haggis, and bassist Tord Knudsen jumped into “Cheetah Tongue,” off … Continue reading “The Wombats at The Fillmore”