Arts & Entertainment
Fall Shows to Look Forward To
A round up of all the licensed shows happening on campus this semester.
'Skate Kitchen': Brash, Lively, Beautiful, and Feminist
The upcoming indie film is all about a girl gang—it's ballsy, lively, and beautiful, just like its main characters.
Review: 'Eighth Grade' Paints a Refreshing Teen Portrait
Some high–school movies romanticize teenagers' lives, while others only focus on their struggles. But 'Eighth Grade' does neither.
Rex Orange County Visits, and His Fanbase Skews Young
The singer played Union Transfer on August 2nd.
Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield on ‘Generation Wealth,’ Morals & Capitalism
Hedge–fund executives, porn stars, and rich kids: in her newest documentary, Greenfield delves deep into the lifestyles and mentality of the upper echelon.
Artist to Watch: Anna Shoemaker
This Philly native and daughter of a Penn alumnus is making genre–blending indie pop in NYC.
Snail Mail and the Future of Rock Music
Lindsey Jordan's recent stop at Union Transfer gave Philly a chance to get to know the 19–year–old indie rocker.
Art Across Generations: Reviewing the Renoir and Son Exhibition at The Barnes
This summer’s special exhibition at the Barnes Foundation shares wisdom through artistic expression.
Street's Guide to Philly's Hottest Concerts This September
These shows will almost definitely be sold out before school starts.
Artist to Watch: The Happy Fits
Street talked to the guys behind the indie–rock New Jersey band that's on the verge of making it big.
Watch it Before it Goes: What's Leaving Netflix This July
Catch these films before they go.
Rex Orange County is our New Favorite Sad Boy
Alex O’Connor is quickly becoming the ultimate indie–pop sensation—and he's coming to Philadelphia to prove it.
'No Choir' by Florence + the Machine: On Sad Girls and Stillness
Florence + the Machine's new album 'High as Hope' is out now.
Dreamy Music for the Heat Wave Haze
These albums will get you through the most sweltering days in Philadelphia.
Review: 'Ocean's 8' Lives Up to Low Expectations
The franchise's all–female installment, though as glamorous as you'd expect, falls flat where it should shine.
White Denim Preview New Album 'Performance' at Johnny Brenda's
The band was in Philadelphia for a sold out pre–release show, looking to music of the past for a sound that fits the culture of today.
Eight Outdoor Screenings You Can’t Miss this July
Get off your couch.
Netflix Revives the Rom–Com with 'Set It Up'
Millennials almost killed the rom–com. Netflix might've just fixed it.
Five Artists from Philly You Should Know
Rep your city wherever you are this summer.
