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Artists have used the expression "This one's for the fans" to excuse any number of musical atrocities, from crappy concert set lists to shitty albums that only a fanboy or girl could love. In the case of NIN's The Slip, the phrase was an excuse to give away the band's... continue reading on Phillyist

The sustainability revolution is sweeping the nation, as consciousness shifts from a mentality of environmental degradation to one of preservation. According to the Inquirer, “Going Green” is quickly becoming the purview of local colleges, as administrators look for ways to contribute to the sustainability movement. Area schools such as Arcadia... continue reading on Phillyist

At tonight's Coldplay show at the Wachovia Center, it'll be one of the first times in a while that we'll be actually looking forward to a band playing mostly new tracks. We have been digging Viva la Vida. After the stuffy snoozefest that was XY, Viva la Viva feels like... continue reading on Phillyist

It's hot. Balls hot. Only way to cool off is with a nice pint. Tonight take a nice cool draft of electroclash with Ladytron's show at the TLA at the Fillmore. Understated vocals and pulsating electronic beats are a cool salve for your overworked, overheated brain. Plus you haven't made... continue reading on Phillyist

It feels slightly ridiculous to preview tonight’s Pearl Jam show at the Susquehanna Bank Center. Um, it’s Pearl Jam. What can we say that you don’t already know? Some of you may have lost interest a decade ago, but there are those of us who love the band as... continue reading on Phillyist