Music
The Routes of Slavery: A Musical Memoir Made To Last
Representation of a community's resilience in the face of cruelty.
Concert Review: Billie Eilish Belongs to Teenaged Girls
Her sold–out Nov. 4 show at Union Transfer bathed the crowd in explosive emotion.
Is Anime the new Kung Fu in Hip Hop?
Looking at the history and parallels of references to Japanese animation and martial arts in hip hop music.
My Mother, Music, and Me
From the stack of vinyl records to the front of the pit, a shoutout for my favorite concert buddy.
Khalid's 'Suncity:' A Love Letter to El Paso and his Fans
The seven–track release, out now, combines Khalid's old style with his newfound fame.
Ella Mai's "Ella Mai" Doesn't Do Her Talents Justice
Her debut album is fun, but mostly unexceptional.
"Room 25" Solidifies Noname as a Rapper You Should Know
The debut album by the musician Rolling Stone called “one of the best rappers alive.”
A Blast From The Past: Lisa Stansfield Concert Review
Lisa Gathered the Stans for a celebration of times past.
Matt McCloskey and Making Music for a Living
Between private lessons, small group tutoring, rehearsals, and performances, he never puts down the guitar.
Experiencing my First Concert with Mitski
Mitski’s performance on October 19 at Union Transfer was the first of two shows to play in Philadelphia for her Be the Cowboy fall tour.
Pay Attention to Horror Movie Soundtracks This Spooky Season
Stop to appreciate the artistry of a well–made horror movie soundtrack this Halloweekend.
'A' by Usher and Zaytoven: An Uneven 27 Minutes
The collaboration between the singer and the producer has its hits and misses.
At Jazz & Grooves’ First Show, DJ Haram and Injury Reserve Bring the Heat
The pounding beats and thunderous vocals kept the crowd moving until early morning.
The Penn Symphony Orchestra's Phenomenal Tackling of Tchaikovsky
A musical rendition of joy by an orchestral community 100 strong.
You Need to Listen to Spotify's New Global X Playlist
Rhythmic jams from around the world.
The Spine–Chilling Spooky Season Playlist
A collection of songs to jam out to as Hallow’s Eve approaches.
Don’t Miss Big Thief at First Unitarian This Weekend
The folk rock Brooklyn quartet behind “Shark Smile" will make a stop in Philly this weekend.
Repo Records is Your Staple Music Store
Vinyl, CDs, cassettes, clothes, and quirky customers abound in this South Street staple.
Five Video Game Soundtracks to Listen To
Here’s some of our favorite music from tough missions and terrifying boss battles.
