This will be my last “Feedback” article because I am graduating! Thank you to anyone who has ever read my column, I hope it exposed you to some good music and it was a thought-provoking reading experience....
This past Sunday, April 2, I went to the annual Punk Rock Flea Market in Philadelphia for the first time. The event space of the 23rd Street Armory, a historic stone building that resembles a castle,...
It's easy to dwell on differences between generations. The division between the young and old is obvious, and often the catalyst for the swing of the cultural pendulum. Herein lies the value of commonalities...
For my 21st birthday a few days ago I received a banjo. I had never played this instrument before, but I was enamored with its snappy tones and wanted to give it a go.
As I held the hefty wood and...
Billy Strings — “Long Journey Home / Life to Go” released Oct. 3
When I first discovered bluegrass this past spring, I admired the aspect of tradition inherent in the genre. Bluegrass standards...
The Killers brought some Las Vegas flair to Philadelphia on Sept. 27, performing at the Wells Fargo Center for their “Imploding the Mirage” tour. The Killers understand the importance of putting on...
Clutch — “Sunrise on Slaughter Beach” released Sept. 16
In the opening track “Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone),” vocalist Neil Fallon sings “The greatest living science fiction writer in the...
Welcome to the first installment of “Feedback,” a column about music. The summer is giving way to fall, but the memories of the live music I experienced these last few months still linger. Attending...
Managing Editor’s Note: Since publishing my recent article about hostility I’ve encountered as a student journalist, I’ve received overwhelming support from students, staff and faculty alike. One...
