jilian

  • To Write Love on Her Arms Benefit

    My apologies for the recent lack in music postings.  I have been finishing up my last term of college and working on my senior project, an event that I am hoping some of you will be able to attend. This Friday, June 3, I will be holding a concert...
  • The Weekly Soundup, May 12-15

    Make way for Bookspace. Having previously been one of my favorite shopping gems of our city, the unique space has recently been more than making up for the demise of some of our beloved DIY spaces. 5/12 Experimental band Hear Hums stop by Bookspace tonight to join an already...
  • The Weekly Soundup, April 12-17

    Another full week ahead of us, including some stuff curated by yours truly. 4/12 Tonight The North Star Bar’s New Music Series welcomes four Philly bands I suggest keeping on your radar. Tuesday’s showcase will feature Flat Mary Road, Jades of Blue, The Weeds, and Slow Dance Chubby. It...
  • The Weekly Soundup, April 6-10

    Johnny Brenda’s has quite the calendar this spring. Beach Fossils, Smith Westerns, tUnE-YarDs, Wye Oak, and Zola Jesus, are all stopping by the Fishtown joint in the next 6 weeks alone. 4/6 Cloud Nothings kick off this great month of music Wednesday at Johnny Brenda’s with Roman à clef....
  • The Weekly Soundup, March 29-April 3

    Spring has finally sprung in the music world. This means two things in my world – tons of touring bands stopping through Philadelphia and outdoor shows. 3/31 The Pains of Being Pure at Heart dropped their new record, Belong, yesterday. They step out on tour with Twin Shadow for...
  • Two Piece Fest 4 (and One and Three Piece Fests)

    Two Piece Fest has been one of my favorite musical events in the city for the past few years. This weekend, the event, which showcases over two dozen local duos, is supported by 1 Piece Fest on Friday and 3 Piece Fest on Sunday. Check the flier below for...
  • Tonight at The Ox

    No tickets to Beach House tonight? The Ox has a pretty tight alternative. 5 bucks will get you a nice pairing of Baltimore and local acts. Lower Dens, Adventure, R.U.AN.IF.U.R (solo act from Sun Airway), and Reading Rainbow take over the warehouse tonight around 8. “Come trance out” and...
  • The Weekly Soundup, February 8-13

    2/8 There are two very different, very awesome events going down tonight in our fair city. First off, we have a benefit show for one of my favorite causes, Girls Rock Philly. The benefit show follows a 6pm reading of “Girls to the Front: The True Story of the...
  • The Weekly Soundup, January 13-16

    1/13 Tonight brings three bands from Rhode Island, Michigan, and New York to The Ox. Amil Byleckie Band, Prussia, and Drunken Sufis team up with local psychedelic outfits The Extraordinaires and Orbit to Leslie. Word on the street is Tbe Extraordinaires will be showing off a whole bunch of...