It’s Halloween, and New Music Friday for Oct. 31, 2025 is stacked with treats for every kind of music ghoul. Brooklyn duo Snocaps featuring Katie and Allison Crutchfield drops a self-titled debut that blends electronic […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
It’s a stacked New Music Friday for Oct. 24, 2025. The Alchemist teams up with Hit-Boy for “Goldfish.” Circa Waves continue their evolution on “Death & Love Pt. 2.” Chicago post-rock pioneers Tortoise resurface with […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
This week’s New Music Friday for Oct. 17, 2025 covers the full spectrum of sound. Gucci Mane returns with “Episodes.” Comedy legend Steve Martin teams up once again with banjo virtuoso Alison Brown for “Safe, […]
Rhett Miller Faces the Music on ‘A Lifetime of Riding by Night’
What would you do if you knew there was a chance you couldn’t continue a career you’ve loved for the past 35-plus years? That’s exactly what singer-songwriter Rhett Miller faced when he recorded “A Lifetime […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
It’s a big week for New Music Friday with all the latest releases for Oct. 10, 2025. Grammy winner Madison Cunningham expands her boundary-pushing sound with “Ace,” a shimmering and deeply personal follow-up to “Revealer.” […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
It’s the first Friday of October and the new releases are coming in heavy and loud on Oct. 3, 2025. AFI channels its signature dark energy into “Shadows Within.” Thrice continues to redefine post-hardcore with […]
Wednesday Cuts Deep on ‘Bleeds’
I’ve always loved music that carries a sense of heaviness. I still remember listening to “White Room” by Cream on a cassette tape in my dad’s truck and how the music seemed to cover me […]
New Music Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
New Music Friday for Sept. 19, 2025 is stacked with legends and rising voices this week. Folk singer-songwriter Joan Shelley returns with “Real Warmth” a record true to her name. Canadian singer-songwriter Leith Ross shares […]
New Music Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
This week’s New Music Friday is a genre-jumping joyride for Sept. 12, 2025. Ed Sheeran surprises fans with “Play,” an experimental project that steps outside his usual singer-songwriter territory. Spinal Tap returns with tongue-in-cheek rock […]
Haim Rocks Philly with Thunderous ‘I Quit’ Tour Kickoff at the Mann
After the drum intro to Haim’s “The Steps,” my wife grabbed my arm and asked, “Is the floor shaking?” The balcony of TD Pavilion at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia was […]