Music
Where Singer–Songwriter Meets Popstar: A Conversation with Ella Jane
Ella loves Lorde and Taylor Swift—just like most of her fans—but her songs can actually stand among the best her idols have written.
34th Street Staff Picks: The Ultimate Party Playlist
From "Super Bass" to "Dynamite," our favorite party songs are guaranteed to bring everyone to the dance floor.
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.
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.
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.
Stop Gatekeeping Your Favorite Artists from TikTok
We want to keep the music we love from social media circulation. Why?
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.
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.
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.
Harry Styles Invites Us Into His World in 'Harry’s House'
The British star unfolds a new era of his solo career.
LP Is the Best Musician You’ve Never Heard Of
An introduction to your new summer pop rock obsession
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.
On Tuesdays We Go to Faye Webster Concerts
Penn’s Jazz and Grooves brings Faye Webster to World Cafe Live for an intimate performance.
Lorde Truly Embodies Her Solar Power at The Met
The Grammy–winning artist and songwriter shines bright in Philadelphia during her intimate world tour.
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.
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.
The Happy Fits Redefine Positivity on 'What Could Be Better'
On their second album, the Jersey trio confronts growing up and celebrating life.
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.
Underrepresented and Undervalued: Misogyny and Colorism in the Rap Industry
Confronting the real reason behind Penn’s contested Spring Fling 2022 lineup
