Around Town

Showcasing local events from smaller nightclub & concert shows to large, non-music related events like the Tattoo Arts Convention & Philadelphia Auto Show.

Temporal Alchemy in Reading as Ne Obliviscaris Weave Chaos and Carnage at Reverb

May 3rd, 2025 – Ne Obliviscaris is one of those rare bands that feels like an emotional journey every time you hit play. Their music blends the raw power of extreme metal with the elegance of classical composition, creating a sound that’s both ferocious and breathtakingly beautiful. Photos + Article by Keith Baker ( @avgjoe_photo […]

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Jill Sobule is an Outlier In the Best of Ways

April 6th, 2025 – Jill Sobule performed a delightful acoustic show at the Keswick Theater on April 5, where she is currently on tour with British Rock group, The Fixx. Sobule is a defining figure in the canon of influential 1990s female singer-songwriters. Her 1995 breakout hit, “I Kissed A Girl,’ made waves as one […]

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Cloe Wilder’s Musical Depth Defies Her Age

March 20th, 2025 – Cloe Wilder hit The Foundry stage to perform her latest EP, Life’s a Bitch, as part of her North American tour, supporting indie pop artist Spencer Sutherland. The rising singer-songwriter delivered an effortlessly engaging set that inspired both wanderlust and emotional connection within the audience. Review by  Kelli Grace | @kelligraceh […]

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Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy celebrate 40th Anniversary of R.E.M.’s Fables of the Reconstruction

March 6th, 2025 – From the opening song, “Feeling Gravity’s Pull,” to the encore of “Pretty Persuasion,” Shannon did justice to R.E.M.’s contribution to alternative rock. Shannon is an Academy Award-winning actor who has had leading roles in Boardwalk Empire and The Shape of Water. His artistry on screen translated to a masterful interpretation of […]

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Handcuffs and Hard Times: X-Cops Dispatch a ‘Cavity Search’ Beatdown at Underground Arts

January 23rd, 2025 – The night began with a bang—and a barrage of toilet paper. Underground Arts was already filling up for tonight’s X-Cops show, but Belushi Speed Ball turned that anticipation into outright madness. Picture this— a thrash metal band so off-the-wall they’ve turned audience participation into an art form. Hundreds of rolls of […]

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