October 15, 2025 – The narrow hall of the MilkBoy in Philadelphia turned into a can of sardines as fans stood side by side to see and hear the incredible performance of Margaret Glaspy. As she enters onto the stage, Glaspy is just voice and guitar. She took the stage to present a few songs from her critically acclaimed new album, The Golden Heart Protector
Photos + Article by Steve Cerf @stevecerf
Glaspy lets her guitar and songs take control. Her guitar playing is crisp and clear, but it’s her power as a lyricist that makes her stand out. Her songs are serious and hard-hitting, and her audience hung on every word — so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Her voice has a raw, growling inflection that gives a unique emotion to her songs.
A solo singer living in New York City, her raspy and superb singing, along with the gentle strum of her guitar, gave her performance the balance to move between sensitivity and grit. Glaspy demonstrates the flawless blend of a singer-songwriter, performer, and overall musician.
During her performance, her voice took surprising twists and turns — from her tender singing on sensitive songs like “The Book of Love” and “Fruits of My Labor” to the full firepower and grit of songs like “Get Back” and “24/7.”
Margaret Glaspy is a prolific songwriter and one of the most exceptional singers and guitarists in the indie world. With The Golden Heart Protector, she has once again proven to be one of the most talented singer-songwriters on the indie scene today and is clearly on her way to becoming a rising star
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