Philthy Radio

Next Friday, July 10th, Midwest emo legends American Football will be playing their biggest Philadelphia show ever when they headline Franklin Music Hall as part of the first US leg of their “No Feeling” World Tour, which comes in support of their fourth self-titled LP and first in...

This Friday, June 19th, is the June edition of Philthy Radio, where I’ll be bringing you summertime jams from some PHILTHY phavorites.  However, this Thursday, Y-Not Radio (home of Philthy Radio) will be giving away a pair of free tickets to The Breeders’ June 26th return to The Fillmore, following...

This past Friday indie rock veterans Deer Tick released their ninth studio album, Coin-O-Matic, an ode to their home state of Rhode Island (The album’s title is taken from the cigarette-vending-machine company that served as the headquarters of legendary Providence mobster Raymond Patriarca, whose crew Deer Tick singer/guitarist John...

“I like to curate my shows, and Dancing and Crying is a very clubby show with really theatrical elements.  It’s a hybrid of a live show, like going to a DJ set and there’s something very theatrical,” says Canadian electro-pop artist Kiesza – best known for 2014 debut single...

“Philly is getting the truest and rawest performances of the tour,” joke Gracie and Rachel, who are preparing to begin their upcoming 10-date US tour on June 4th at our very own MilkBoy.  The last time the indie-pop duo played the Center City barroom (or spoke to PHILTHY MAG)...

Y-Not Radio, home of Philthy Radio, is currently offering a chance to win two tickets to see St. Vincent with The Philly Pops at The Met on June 6th, and we would highly recommend voting for this week’s Top 11 @ 11 by Thursday morning to enter for your...

I have it on good authority that ‘90s alt-rock legends Failure’s return to Underground Arts (which they last played in 2022) this coming Sunday, May 17th, is very nearly sold out…  When I was at the Eraserhood basement for BRONCHO’s 10-year celebration of Double Vanity on April 23rd, I...

Those who’ve listened the April edition of Philthy Radio (now streaming via Y-Not Radio) recently heard “Viking Hair,” an early single from South London post-punk quartet Dry Cleaning, which can be found on the band’s 2019 sophomore EP, Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks.  Those listeners also heard me discussing...

We first met Oklahoma-based artist Samantha Crain last July, shortly after the release of Gumshoe, her seventh full-length and first in five years, amidst her first extensive tour in about as long, which included a headlining date at Johnny Brenda’s that proved to be one of the best performances...