• This Week In Photos

    Just a few random photos I took over the last few days. Sad thing I realized while getting off the 43 bus after school the other day and snapping the Sugar House photos: Riverfront development in Philadelphia = Endless parking lots and highways… Oh, and a small casino. TTLY,...
  • Friends Records Showcase, Sept. 18

    As I’ve previously mentioned, this Saturday marks Friends Records‘ first out of town showcase. I hope you’ll join us in welcoming this group of Baltimore artists to The Ox. The night certainly has something for everyone, covering everything from experimental jazz to folk pop with sets from Microkingdom, Height...
  • My Sister’s CD Collection as the Philadelphia Sports Scene

    She was kind enough to welcome me into her lovely home, so naturally I have rifled through her things....
  • The Weekly Soundup, September 13-18

    For those of you wondering why my postings have been so sporadic lately, I have been living a lie. I have been sneakily blogging from Washington, DC all summer while interning with some little satellite radio company. Although I’ve been checking in on you guys from time to time, making the...
  • Phreak Show: The Time Has Come

    There is nothing sexier than forcing two best friends fight to a graphic, slaughterous death....
  • Phreak Show: Mistaken Identity

    Rex Ryan is trying to channel the Bullies' essence in an intersport 'tude-heist across time....
  • The Weekly Soundup, August 25-29

    8/25 A Place To Bury Strangers will be playing Rittenhouse Square Park tonight with Philadelphia’s own Drink Up Buttercup. This free show presented by Philadelphia Weekly was rained out last week, and as of now it doesn’t look like the weather is going to cooperate tonight either, but I’m keeping...
  • Deerhunter Make Up Date Announced

    The folks at R5 Productions have just announced that the rained out Making Time Pool Party has been rescheduled for October 13th. I hate to say it, but I’m kind of glad the pool party was a no-go. Why? Because Ducktails AND Casino Versus Japan have both been added...
  • Phreak Show: Loss FTW

    Brett Myers, ex-Phillies pitcher, current Astros pitcher, and sort of like that douchey older brother of one of your friends who bought you your first beers, but charged you $30 for a six pack of Natty and drank two of them on the way home....
  • (VIDEO) The Armchair’s Live At Ellen’s In The Bellevue

    I shot a video for the Armchairs to help promote their CD relese party at Johnny Brenda’s. Basicly, the boys played where two of them work, at Ellen’s hoagies, in the basement of the Bellevue at Broad and Walnut streets at closing time. (Read the full post over at...
  • Philadelphia Folk Festival

    It’s that time of year again, folks – this weekend marks the 49th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. There really isn’t much going on musically in the city this week, so I’m hoping you are all resting (and saving) up for Friday’s kickoff which features AA Bondy and Bonnie “Prince”...
  • Phreak Show: We’ve All Got Penises

    As they roast like pigs in the hot Bethlehem sun, their flesh and guts staining the newly seeded grass, we see the roots of a football season beginning to sprout into a team of impassioned, sort of uppity, and intriguingly violent Eagles....
  • The Weekly Soundup, August 11-15

    Hi, friends! I’m back from my well-deserved vacation and excited to be in Philly for a few really special shows this week. 8/11 The good folks at Weathervane Music are presenting a perfect lineup in Fishtown for Waterfront Wednesday. Local favorites Reading Rainbow will be joining their BFFs Eternal...
  • (VIDEO) Phrequency Flash Concert In Rittenhouse Square

    Last Friday, Joseph Hallman, Attia Taylor, Johnell Lawrence, Megan Cauley, and I threw the very first Phrequecy Flash Concert in Rittenhouse Square… (read the rest of the post on Phrequency.com) TTLY, Conrad...
  • Phreak Show: Let it Go, Man

    Last week, we discussed "justice," a little. This time, our theme takes a more sympathetic turn, as we put down our hammers and unclench our fists to offer a comforting, yet still frustrated, pat on the shoulder to our topics....
  • (PHOTOS) Nom Now Show At Vesuvio’s

    These are just a few, but click HERE to see all the photos! Some photos from Nom Now’s lovely show at Vesuvio’s… I bought that last poster. LOVE it. TTLY, Conrad...
  • (PHOTOS) Phrequency Flash Concert: Rittenhouse Sqaure

    (Photos by Louisa Engle) These are just a few shots, but see ALL the photos on my Flickr… Yesterday was our very first Phrequency Flash Concert event, held in Rittenhouse Square, and it was AMAZING!! Thanks to everyone that came out, I was truly surprised by just how many...
  • Nom Now Interview

    LOVE these guys! Read the whole article over at Phrequency.com… TTLY, Conrad...
  • Phreak Show: A Hot Blast of Justice

    Getting dropped off in Philly can be kind of intrusive....
  • Phrequency Flash Concert: Rittenhouse Square

    Be there: Today (Friday July 30th,) 5:30pm, southwest corner of Rittenhouse Square. It’s gonna be fucking fantastic. Learn all the details over at Phrequency.com… TTLY, Conrad...
  • Things I Found On The Wildwood Boardwalk

    Just got back from a mini-vacation to Wildwood, NJ. Here are some things of interest I found on the nighttime boardwalks… Kind of surprised by all the political tees. Not surprised at all about the number of “Jersey Shore”merchandise. I had so much fun… If you’d like, you can...
  • New Music from Slutever

    Happy Tuesday! Nicole and Rachel have a present for you – Slutever’s debut EP “Sorry, I’m Not Sorry” is finally here. The six song EP is available for free at the girls’ bandcamp. Full of girly grunge goodness, “Sorry I’m Not Sorry” rings in at just over twelve minutes....
  • Phreak Show: Everything’s Fine

    In the end, that's what the NBA is all about, right? Having fun. And destroying entire cities with a one-hour special revolving around a single sentence. Also, money. Ungodly amounts of it....
  • The Weekly Soundup, July 26-30

    watch?v=DolFdXt2_z4 7/26 New Jersey’s Ducktails will be stopping by Younglove’s for another of their great free shows. Joining Ducktails will be tourmates Big Troubles and locals Social Junk. Be sure to check out the new video for “Apple Walk,” the A-side of Ducktails’ Mirror Image 7″ via SHDWPLY RECORDS. As usual, this is...
  • Nom Now (Preview)

    Interviewed and filmed Philly wheat pasting crew Nom Now who put up new stuff in Northern Liberties. These guys were great, and have such a good message… Full interview will be up later this week. TTLY, Conrad...
  • Interview: Gabrielle Smith of eskimeaux

    (Photo taken from MySpace.) eskimeaux play Danger Danger Gallery tonight with Lonnie Walker and Dinosaur Feathers. Below is “Trinkets” a track off of eskimeaux’s upcoming EP which is yet unnamed. Gabrielle Smith’s soft voice tells the beautiful story of feeling left behind by someone else. Whoever you are missing,...
  • Doom Wop?

    In a recent interview with The Deli, Man Man’s Honus Honus (Ryan Kattner) shared the great news of some progress on his upcoming album with Island’s Nick Thornburn (formerly of The Unicorns.) Kattner tells us that Thornburn and himself equally share vocals while Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse, The Shins,...
  • The Weekly Soundup, July 20-24

    7/20 Tonight the good folks at R5 Productions and WKDU have another rad lineup at Johnny Brenda’s. Deer Tick and Wye Oak will be teaming up to present a night of honest-to-goodness sentimental rock n’ roll. Don’t get me wrong, I like Deer Tick, and I always enjoy John...
  • The Clouds After The Storm

    (CLICK on photos to see them on Flickr.) God I hope that storm brought some cool air behind it. I don’t think I’ve got anymore to sweat. It’s gone. All my sweats been sweated. Now I need a nice cool week or two… Here’s hoping! TTLY, Conrad...
  • Phreak Show: Life in the Cheap Seats

    Nobody said it would be easy. But at least we're not covered in puke....
  • New Street Art In Philly This Week!

    Bunch of new street art all over Philly this week. Come check out out everything I found over at Phrequency.com… TTLY, Conrad...
  • Velo-Parkcabs Expands Service Area In Center City

    Hey, so maybe you’ve seen more of these bike cabs things around Center City lately. Well, there’s a reason for that. Come read the whole story over on Phreqency.com… TTLY, Conrad...
  • Truth Brigade’s New Wisdom-Filled(?) Stickers

    Some hilarious stickers I found under the El. Come check them all out over at Phrequency.com… TTLY, Conrad...
  • News To Me: Sansom Street Scooter Parking

    I had heard a little something about this a while ago, but the other day was the first day I actually saw some of them. I found scooter parking all along Sansom street. And as you can see, all the areas were in use. I guess it’s working. I...
  • New “Start Riots” Stencil Spreading All Over Fishtown/Nolibs

    This tag has been popping up EVERYWHERE in Fishtown/ NoLibs over the past two weeks. Come check out all the photos and the full story at Phrequency.com… TTLY, Conrad...
  • Photo Proof Of Aziz Ansari At KFN

    (Photos via) Proof, finally, that Aziz Ansari was at KFN‘s Night Train last Thursday night in Fishtown. Thanks Shadowscene!! TTLY Conrad ...
  • Summer Storm Clouds Leave Philadelphia

    (CLICK any photo to see it on my Flickr.) TTLY, Conrad ...
  • VIDEO: First Friday July

    Wow. I can’t believe I’ve been doing these videos for over a year now. Anyway… This First Friday I headed to Extra Extra, Part Time Studios (interview with Kyle Fisher), and Vwvoffka (interview with Vincent Finazzo, Andrew Molholt, and Michael Chadwick.) Read the full post over at Phrequency.com… TTLY, Conrad...
  • Hot As Hell: How Philadelphians Beat The Heat

    (CLICK on any photo to see it on my Flickr.) Beating the heat. Philly style. I love this city. TTLY, Conrad...
  • On The Streets Of Philadelphia

    (CLICK any photo to see it on my Flickr.) So sometimes I like to pretend that I’m a photographer, and while I often upload these photos to my Flickr account, unless you’re checking your Twitter at 1am when I link to them, you probably haven’t seen them. That said,...
  • Get your own Lady Gag Gag Sex Doll In Philly?

    Yes, for good or bad, a local Philly shop is selling a Lady Gaga sex doll!! Find out where at Phrequency.com… TTLY, Conrad...
  • Lindsay Lohan To Go To Jail For 3 Months

    Left: Lindsay Lohan after she learns she must serve 90 days in jail, followed immediately by 90 days in an in-patient rehab center, beginning July 20th. (That means she won’t be allowed to live on her own ’till January 2011.) Right: Lindsay Lohan 3 days prior, partying it up...
  • The Weekly Soundup with Jilian, July 8

    7/8 Mark over at YVYNYL is hosting his first showcase this Thursday night, July 8th. If you’re around, I highly suggest stopping by Younglove’s, West Philly’s newest one-stop vintage shop. I’m sure you’ve all checked out their vinyl selection during breaks at Danger Danger, but Thursday night they will...
  • Sweet Jane Benefit TONIGHT

    Some good friends of mine are looking for a little help. If like like independent businesses in Philly, and you LOVE good fashion, please try to make it out to the Barbary tonight… Tues. July 6th at the Barbary, a very special benefit show to support Sweet Jane’s big...
  • New Wheat Pastings On N. 2nd Street

    So I found a bunch of new wheat pastings from Nom Now, on N. 2nd street, in Northern Liberties over the weekend. Check out all the photos on Phreqcuency.com… Love live the street arts BOOM!! TTLY, Conrad ...
  • First Friday July 2010 (PREVIEW)

    Just a preview. Still working on the video. The new First Friday video will be up on Phrequency.com later this week. Hope you like!! TTLY, Conrad ...
  • The 4th In Fishtown

    (CLICK any photo to see it on my Flickr.) I post this as my roommate’s dog hides under my bed. 🙁 TTLY, Conrad ...
  • The Weekly Soundup with Jilian, July 3

    Hey, Phillyheads! First off, sorry for my absence this week. I’ve been having severe internet difficulties at my new house. I didn’t want to leave you all hanging on this holiday weekend, so here is my one suggestion for Saturday night.. Happy Fourth of July! ...
  • F1rst Friday Vs. Independence

    So F1rst Friday this month is slim pickings. With the holiday weekend a lot of galleries have decided to take a backseat to our great nation and schedule their openings for next Friday. Lucky for us, there are a few galleries married to tradition. Olfactics opens at Vwvoffka tonight....
  • New Graffiti On Chestnut Solves Love, Finally!

    Come see the new tag (uncensored obviously) and try to solve the problem of love yourself, over at Phrequency.com… TTLY, Conrad ...