July 15, 2026 – Walking into the TLA was absolutely sold out, packed wall to wall with what felt like every college kid in Philly. By the time Congress hit the stage, the room was already a sweaty mess, and within a couple songs it turned into one giant singalong. Photos + Review by @a.j.kinney […]

July 15, 2026 – Tame Impala brought its sold-out show to Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the performance centered around the band’s fifth studio album, Deadbeat. Led by Australian founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, the band performed songs from the new album alongside longtime fan favorites. Photography & Review by Steve Cerf @stevecerf […]

July 09, 2026 – It was a pleasant surprise to realize security wasn’t rushing through the crowd for a medical emergency but instead was escorting a smiling Mack Keane, wearing a bright yellow hoodie, through the sold-out crowd at MilkBoy Philadelphia on Thursday, July 9, for the opening night of his 11-city tour. After opening […]

HOLMDEL, N.J. — Some bands rely on nostalgia to carry a performance. Stone Temple Pilots use it as a launching point. June 28, 2026 – On a warm summer evening at PNC Bank Arts Center, the Southern California rock veterans transformed the Holmdel amphitheater into a celebration of one of the deepest catalogs to emerge […]

June 24, 2026 – A packed house filled the Theatre of Living Arts Wednesday night as The Cab brought its Back From The Dead Tour to Philadelphia. The tour follows the release of Chasing Crowns, the band’s first studio album in 15 years. Photography and Review by Steve Cerf @stevecerf The Cab wasted no time, […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] December 6, 2025 – Bethlehem, PA — In a mutually defensive game, the Villanova Wildcats eventually pushed past the previously unbeaten Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 14-7, to advance to the FCS championship playoff quarterfinals against Tarleton State in Texas. Following a scoreless first half by both teams, Lehigh drove the field in a […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] November 29, 2025 – Villanova, PA — An Ivy League dream season turned into a nightmare for the Harvard Crimson when Villanova crushed them in round-1 of the FCS Championship Playoffs, 52-7. Harvard earned their first post-season appearance in 105 years – yep, since 1920 – after wining their 3rd straight Ivy […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] October 25, 2025 – Villanova, PA — Villanova extended their winning streak to 5 after topping the Albany Great Danes, 29-16 in front of their homecoming crowd. Pat McQuaide threw for 203 total yards, including two touchdowns to wide receiver Luke Colella. Jack Barnum made field goals of 41, 23 and 44 […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] October 18, 2025 – Villanova, PA — In a one-sided match, the FCS 15th ranked Villanova Wildcats dominated the Hampton Pirates at home 56-14. Nova’s QB Pat McQuaide passed for 166 yards and 5 TDs each to a different receiver. By the end of the first half, the rout was on with […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 27, 2025 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats pulled out a win on Family Weekend against the William & Mary Tribe, 31-24. The Wildcats struck first when David Avid (24) dove for the score after the offense drove 92 yards to set up the TD. But the Tribe scored 2 […]

[ by Rick Pettine ] September 20, 2025 – Chester, PA — The Union held onto a one goal lead to edge past their Eastern Conference opponent New England Revolution at Subaru Park. The first half was scoreless as both teams had their chances. However in the 70th minute in the second half, Bruno Damiani found the […]

[Edited Transcript: Abbreviated for length and clarity] Interview + Article By: Erin Hunter (@erinehunter) April 15th, 2025 – Cory Marks is a top-charting Country Rock artist from North Bay, Ontario, in Canada. From the day he was encouraged to perform open-mike at a bar, he was destined to sing, and he has become the first […]

[Edited Transcript: Abbreviated for length and clarity] Interview by Erin Hunter + Photos by Steve Cerf January 25h, 2025 – Sierra Spirit is an indigenous artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born Sierra Spirit Kihega, storytelling was always a significant part of her culture, and her debut EP is a reflection of this innate part of indigenous […]

[ Interview by Jen Strogatz ] [ Photos by Jen Strogatz ] Independent Philly: Where does the name ‘Jungle Giants’ come from? Who thought of it? Andrew Dooris: When we were first starting up the band, we all came up with a few names; I think The Jungle Giants was Sam’s. We handn’t formally decided […]

[Interview by David J. Miller] The Cold War Kids are in the midst of a tour that brings them to the City of Brotherly Love on Friday, January 31st, 2020 at The Fillmore. Back in November, lead singer Nathan Willett spoke with us about the new album, their live show, the challenges of adapting to […]

Ahead of their upcoming Step to the Local Motion Tour and their show at the TLA in Philadelphia on February 15th, Pepper’s drummer Yesod Williams took some time to speak with IndependentPhilly.com about their new album, Local Motion, the band’s history, his favorite thing about Philly, how much pot the 3 members of Pepper can all smoke […]

Independent Philly recently had the opportunity to speak with Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Ron Pope. If you haven’t heard of Ron Pope, you might recognize his music from features on shows like like NBC’s “The Voice,” CW’s “Vampire Diaries,” “90210,” and multiple seasons of FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” which sent two of his albums into […]

December 31, 2025 – Snacktime’s third annual New Year’s Eve run at Brooklyn Bowl filled early, coats vanished into the void, and by the time the lights dropped, everyone already looked committed to staying up late and feeling it in the morning. Photos + Article by @a.j.kinney The crowd skewed older, and it showed in […]

August 9, 2025 – As the lights dimmed, the Akron, Ohio duo of Dan Auerbach (lead vocals, guitar) and Patrick Carney (drums) kicked off the night with the gritty trifecta “Thickfreakness / The Breaks / I’ll Be Your Man,” setting the tone for what would be a raw and electric performance. The curtain lifted as […]

August 01, 2025 – Let’s get one thing out of the way: yes, World Cafe Live is still standing, and still under fire. After a bitter clash earlier this summer between venue ownership and a tight-knit crew of dedicated staffers many of whom were suddenly let go after raising concerns over a variety of issues; […]

The Duffy String Band, a renowned participant in Philadelphia’s annual Mummer’s Parade, has long been celebrated for its vibrant and entertaining performances that captivate audiences and exemplify the rich tradition of Mummers in the city. The Mummers Parade, held annually on New Year’s Day, is a cherished Philadelphia tradition dating back to the 19th century, […]

HOLMDEL, N.J. — Some bands rely on nostalgia to carry a performance. Stone Temple Pilots use it as a launching point. June 28, 2026 – On a warm summer evening at PNC Bank Arts Center, the Southern California rock veterans transformed the Holmdel amphitheater into a celebration of one of the deepest catalogs to emerge […]

HOLMDEL, N.J. — If there was ever a place where country music feels right at home in New Jersey, it’s the lawn at PNC Bank Arts Center on a summer night. June 18, 2026 – Long before Riley Green took the stage, the parking lots had already turned into one giant tailgate. Pickup trucks lined […]

June 20, 2026 – Legendary gothic metal band Evanescence brought their Sanctuary Tour to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden Saturday night. Rather than relying on a greatest hits set, the band spent much of the evening showcasing material from their latest critically acclaimed release, Sanctuary, performing all 11 tracks from the album. From the moment […]

June 05, 2026 – Indie alt-rock icons Modest Mouse played to a sold out crowd at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on Friday night. The venue was packed shoulder-to-shoulder from the barricade to the back wall as fans gathered to celebrate the release of the band’s eighth studio album, An Eraser and a Maze, their […]

April 01, 2026 – From the moment Perfume Genius took the stage at Philly’s First Unitarian Church, he commanded the room in a way few artists can. Backed by a second keyboard, the stripped-down setup kept the focus on his voice, moving effortlessly through the higher register before dropping down when needed. The performance felt […]