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Photos: The Roots rock their picnic as the sun sets

Philly’s legendary jazzy-funky-rocky-hiphop act The Roots closed out their sixth annual Roots Picnic on Saturday night with a high energy, fast-paced set. Check out a gallery of images from their set...

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Of Monsters and Men bring theatricality and fun to Festival Pier (photos,...

Of Monsters and Men | Photo by Chris Sikich | countfeed.tumblr.com All photos by Chris Sikich | countfeed.tumblr.com With summer in the air, Of Monsters and Men serenaded a sold-out crowd at Festival...

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Listen to a new Atmosphere song called “Bob Seger” (playing Festival Pier on...

Fourth of July brought a present from hip-hop duo Atmosphere: a new song called “Bob Seger.” The tune dropped on July 2nd, but became available for purchase yesterday. Interestingly enough, the song...

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Tyler, The Creator embarks on his first solo tour alongside Kid Cudi (playing...

  Tyler, The Creator, one part of the hip-hop collective Odd Future, is about to embark on his first solo tour alongside Kid Cudi.  Both artists released new albums this past April, Cudi with his third...

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Watch The Flaming Lips cover Devo (playing Festival Pier 10/3)

Last week, we saw the video for The Flaming Lips “Turning Violent,” which was basically the band playing a sparse track to a cultish and glittered-up audience.  In addition to filming that video, the...

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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Laura Jane Grace at Milkboy, Atmosphere at Festival...

Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! is embarking on a short acoustic solo tour, and she’ll be stopping by Milkboy tonight to play some new material. Against Me! is releasing their new record, Transgender...

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Just Announced: Yeah Yeah Yeahs playing Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing next...

Yeah Yeah Yeahs | Photo by John Vettese Aughties alterna-rock noisemakers Yeah Yeah Yeahs have been kicking ass on the festival circuit this summer, and as that season draws to a close, they’re heading...

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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Twin Forks and Commonwealth Choir at North Star Bar,...

Twin Forks Americana folk band Twin Forks, led by Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, released a five song EP this month. These songs are reminiscent of Dashboard, but they have a much more...

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Tonight’s Concert Picks: The Flaming Lips at Festival Pier, Blondie / X at...

Hailed for their dense psychedelic compositions and exuberant nature, experimental alt-rock legends The Flaming Lips play alongside Tame Impala tonight at Festival Pier. Although the Oklahoma native,...

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Photos: The Flaming Lips and Tame Impala got cosmic at Festival Pier

All photos by Rachel Barrish | raddrhapsodies.com It was a double shot of modern psychedelic rock last night at Festival Pier with a double-bill of long-running cult faves The Flaming Lips as well as...

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Listen to The Roots new record …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin at Pitchfork,...

As we’re getting our sunscreen and stamina ready for The Roots Picnic on May 31st, we’re also gearing up for the release of …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin, the legendary Philly hip-hop band’s eleventh...

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5 Shows to See in August: Langhorne Slim & The Law, Bleachers, The Hotelier,...

It feels like we just talking about beginning-of-the-summer shows, and somehow it is almost August.  It’s still summer though!  So make sure you take advantage of the outdoor weather as much as...

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Celebrate 25 years of Social Distortion at Festival Pier in August

Rewind 25 years to March 27, 1990, when legendary punk rock group Social Distortion released their self-titled album. The album was their first with Epic Records, their best-selling worldwide, and...

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Tonight’s Concert Picks: High on Fire at TLA, Liz Longley at Haddon Lake...

Heavy metal titans High on Fire take on The TLA tonight. The band released their seventh full-length, Luminiferous, in June via E1 Music, and have proven themselves time and again to be one of heavy...

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The Show Goes On: Johnny Brenda’s, Kung Fu Necktie, Festival Pier are still...

It’s been 36 years since the the Pontiff has graced our city. While many are excited for this historic event, there are just as many — if not more — who are either planning to hole themselves up in...

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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Dr. Dog at Steel Stacks, Sonnder at Siren Records,...

Yes, the Pope is coming this weekend. Many people are leaving town for a long-weekend vacation but if you’re staying put, you may be happy to know that things will be business as usual for many Philly...

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Just Announced: Chris Stapleton added to Jason Isbell / Frank Turner show at...

Outlaw state of mind: Country rock fugitive Chris Stapleton, who just snagged a bunch of Grammys last month for his terrific album Traveller, has just been added to the Jason Isbell gig at Festival...

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Deftones bring new LP Gore to Festival Pier this summer

Deftones | photo by Frank Maddocks | courtesy of the artist An expanded world tour for Deftones includes an August 6th show at Festival Pier. The California metal band will release its eighth studio...

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Just Announced: Ween to bring reunion tour to Festival Pier this August

Ween | photo by Dana Distortion | courtesy of the artist Buenas Tardes indeed: Legendary New Hope funk-folk duo Ween reunited back in November, and their subsequent tour has added a stop in Philly this...

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Hall and Oates to return to Philly with headlining set at brand-new...

Hall & Oates | Photo courtesy of the artist. Remember that scene in The Office where there’s a fire in the office and Michael Scott is yelling at everyone to “stay f*cking calm”? Well, we’re...

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