Jon

Jon Crary is an avid music fan. Jon's roots are the late 70’s punk and the new wave scene, but his influences are early 70’s glam- Roxy Music and David Bowie. His tastes evolved in the 80’s to include his influences’ copiers – Japan, Duran Duran and New Order. He hosted a radio program where Echo and the Bunnymen and the Smiths were staples. Now, their legacy is well documented. Many people think he has great taste in music, and he actually has a good record collection. He is also a semi-musician having played the bass guitar in a French garage rock band. Now, you will see him enjoying the new music of this and the last decade…thanks to Interpol “Turn on the Bright Lights” album for which he will forever be grateful for revitalizing music for the new generation and old.
  • Concert Preview: Strand of Oaks in Arden, Delaware

    Boundless indie rock excitement is coming to Arden, Delaware. Philadelphia’s own, Strand of Oaks, a special welcoming by WXPN will take over The Arden Gild Hall in Arden, Delaware this Thursday evening, September 18 at 8:30 pm with opener Christopher Denny. The indie folk rock local mastermind,Timothy Showalter (a.k.a. Strand...
  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 8/1-8/11

    Strand of Oaks Photo by Joe Del Tufo 1. Strand of Oaks “Shut in” (Dead Oceans) – Philadelphia’s own Strand of Oaks makes the most infectious, retro, yet very current and updated, poignant progressive indie rock, a fuzzy glow which excites. Catch them at The Arden Gild Concert Hall in Arden, Delaware...
  • Wild Beasts: Concert and Album Review

    On the eve of the full super moon, a moment that brought out the animal in humans, the British quartet, Wild Beasts, swooped into the Union Transfer on Spring Garden St. in Philadelphia on Friday night, July 11 for a live concert. This band originally from Kendal, England released...
  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 7/1-7/7

    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 7/1-7/7: 1. Sometime “I Will Run” – Synth-pop dreams are fulfilled with these pulsating electronic drum rhythms and ethereal female vocals so stark, hazy and dreamy. Great tune from this band from Iceland. It’s my pick of the week! [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/152743347″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″...
  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 6/23-6/29

    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 6/23-6/29: 1. Gold & Youth – “Time to Kill” (Arts & Crafts) – Vancouver, Canada indie electronic band turns up the dance able melancholy with an ode to New Order in this tune. Pick of the week!   2. The New Pornographers “Brill Bruisers”...
  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 6/12-6/19

    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 6/12-6/19: 1. Katie Frank and the Pheromones- “Tunnel Vision”  (BITBY Music) – Katie Frank is from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. With her band the Pheromones, they play the tastiest, dreamiest roots rock today. It rocks with huge hooks and melodies and excellent instrumentation. Their beautiful new album  is out:...
  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 6/2-6/8

    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 6/2-6/8: 1. Merchandise “Little Killer” (4AD) – Wow, this is such a great song by this Tampa, Florida based band. I’ve always been a fan. This one is hook filled, dreamy and ethereal yet has a bit of Bowie-glam to it and reminds me a...
  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 5/26-5/31

    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off 5/26-5/31: 1. Rush Midnight “Fix Me Up” (Last Gang Records)– This is one of the most exciting releases of the year so far for me. It’s Russ Manning, former bass player for Twin Shadow. His new LP release is Tuesday, May 27. This single “Fix Me...
  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off
    May 19-May 24

    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off May 19-May 24: Chromeo “Jealous (I Ain’t With It)” (Atlantic) – I can’t stop listening to this cool and funky/ danceable track from this neo-funk duo from Montreal. This album “White Woman” is catchy and an 80’s vibe going on. This song is tasty...