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Maggie Rogers’ ‘Surrender’ Burns Bright in Its Emotional Catharsis
After a nearly three–year–long hiatus, Rogers’ sophomore album swallows you whole in the best way possible.
by KIRA WANG
Music
Florist’s Self–Titled Album is a Portrait of a Band in Full Bloom
Emily Sprague and her friends’ intuitive musicianship merges with the natural world on their most immersive project to date.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Where Indie Folk Meets Film Score
Lila Dubois and Miles Tobel’s premier album, “Maybe This Is A Bad Idea” is one of cinematic, indie sound.
by EMILY MAIORANO
Music
Stop Gatekeeping Your Favorite Artists from TikTok
We want to keep the music we love from social media circulation. Why?
by SRUTHI SRINIVAS
Music
Make Way for gloss: A Local Band That Sparkles in Their Authenticity
This Philadelphia–born, all–female band is making their mark on the city's music scene—one glitter baptism at a time.
by EMILY MAIORANO
Music
Aldous Harding’s Live Show Explores a New Uncanny Valley
The folk eccentric’s set at Union Transfer was a mesmerizing, surprisingly groovy deconstruction of performance and vulnerability.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Florence Crowns Herself King of Both Lyrics and Poetry in 'Dance Fever'
In their new album, Florence + the Machine bridges worlds of poetry and lyrics through spoken word and song.
by EMILY MAIORANO
Music
Harry Styles Invites Us Into His World in 'Harry’s House'
The British star unfolds a new era of his solo career.
by KATE RATNER
Music
LP Is the Best Musician You’ve Never Heard Of
An introduction to your new summer pop rock obsession
by ALICIA LOPEZ
Music
Camila Cabello Shows Her 'Familia' to the World.
The pop singer’s third album tries to balance authenticity with commercial appeal. Like family, the results can be messy.
by DEREK WONG
Music
On Tuesdays We Go to Faye Webster Concerts
Penn’s Jazz and Grooves brings Faye Webster to World Cafe Live for an intimate performance.
by NATALIA CASTILLO
Music
Lorde Truly Embodies Her Solar Power at The Met
The Grammy–winning artist and songwriter shines bright in Philadelphia during her intimate world tour.
by SHAHANA BANERJEE
Music
Even for Indie, Lizzy McAlpine Is Distinctly Her Own in ‘five seconds flat’
The Philly native’s third studio album is her best and most mainstream record.
by DEREK WONG
Music
34th Street Staff Picks: What Street's Been Listening To, April 2022
Our recent obsessions range from songs about relationships to tracks that give us the motivation we desperately need.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Music
The Happy Fits Redefine Positivity on 'What Could Be Better'
On their second album, the Jersey trio confronts growing up and celebrating life.
by SAMARA HIMMELFARB
Music
Avril Lavigne’s ‘Love Sux’ Attempts to Reclaim Past Glory
On her seventh studio album, Lavigne strives to mimic the sound that made her popular in the first place.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Underrepresented and Undervalued: Misogyny and Colorism in the Rap Industry
Confronting the real reason behind Penn’s contested Spring Fling 2022 lineup
by KATE RATNER
Music
Aminé Paints The Fillmore on 'The Best Tour Ever Tour'
The Portland rapper brimmed with positivity and humor in his performance.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
Surprisingly, the 2022 Grammys Weren’t Bad
The Grammys kept what worked in 2021 and applied it to a post–pandemic awards ceremony.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Tate McRae Takes Flight in Philly
The 18–year–old tears up the stage alongside GAYLE and Mimi Webb on her North American headlining tour.
by EMMA MARKS
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