http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=960&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog Latest music news from Phrequency.com en-us Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:52:15 GMT 2010-03-12T18:52:15Z en-us http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87470782&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FAlkaline_Trio_makes_some_new_addicts.html The Trocadero was packed to the brim on Thursday night as much-adored Chicago punks Alkaline Trio played another sold out date on the headline tour for their new album This Addiction. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:52:15 GMT d418f0188c5d856747a3359fd3beb4c2 Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-12T18:52:15Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87479242&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FStuff_To_Do_This_Weekend_0031210.html Don't let the gloomy weather get you down, there's still a whole lot to do this weekend. Make fun happen! Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:05:20 GMT 20b095b0657b58cfed0603b265bb7002 Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-12T18:05:20Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87478857&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FStuff_To_Do_This_Weekend031210.html Event fliers for the weekend of March 12th. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:02:11 GMT 93ade5215b57fb2fa9366df25667eff0 Steven Ciccarelli 2010-03-12T18:02:11Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87476872&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FBeatles_Stones_Bowie_tonight_at_PYT.html Why is it that every time DJ Deejay has one of his ridiculously awesome nights, I’m busy? There is nothing I’d rather do than be at PYT on a Friday night for Beatles, Stones & Bowie with Deejay himself. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:49:21 GMT bb24a21fc3055b7835bef3abee6e9c75 Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-12T17:49:21Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87468362&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FAlkaline_TrioCursive_at_the_Troc.html Fresh off their new LP "This Addiction," Alkaline Trio pulled out all the stops and brought out Cursive and California newcomers The Dear and Departed for their most recent headline tour. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:51:06 GMT 14a269f06cb4907d0dad8ae9b66ab2bf Steven Ciccarelli 2010-03-12T16:51:06Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87460689&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FSaturday_Curating__Risk_symposium_at_Moore_.html In this recession, everyone is playing it safe. Safe is boring. I've mentioned the fact that the Whitney's Biennial has been scaled back this year as a result of these dire economic times. Closer to home, the PMA currently has up a Picasso "special exhibition" that sees large portions of the work coming from its own collection. If that's not safe, I'm not sure what is. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:27:20 GMT a4ac57cc77c44c7e8f2c2026a383959d Jacob Pastrovich 2010-03-12T16:27:20Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87469182&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FFind_the_MGMTmobile_today.html Philly is the second of six cities where MGMT will be holing “extraordinary events,” and today is the day. The MGMTmobile will be somewhere in the city today at 3:30pm, but we currently don’t know where. How do you find out? WhereIsMGMT.com will reveal clues as to the location of the “mobile” at 2:30. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:22:47 GMT f6c8063f26221f23a92e411a10370e6c Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-12T16:22:47Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87468689&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2F87468689.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:16:44 GMT 7d5665fb70c2f3f3d97e01620e561b7a Jacob Pastrovich 2010-03-12T16:16:44Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87457929&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2F87457929.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:05:41 GMT b7113b34f2a261accae73ef21fb016ad Alex Irwin 2010-03-12T14:05:41Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87340874&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FSecond_Thursday_art_openings_tonight.html Not one to step on the toes of the largely Old and Center City-centric First Friday, the Crane Arts building–which is tucked away in the just north of Northern Liberties/Fishtown purgatory, more popularly known as Olde Kensington–has a slew of galleries and they're great about coordinating their openings. You can enter the building, and manage to catch the receptions at five galleries, which all are part of the Independent Projects portion of Philagrafika 2010. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:17:02 GMT f9d5144f041e757b4234294563003bd1 Jacob Pastrovich 2010-03-11T20:17:02Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87260172&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FAll_Tomorrows_Tuesdays.html For most, the truth about Tuesday is both self-evident and sad. Resting just beyond the threshold of even the longest weekend and lacking the justifiable “hump day” gotta-get-out-and-get-down mentality a Wednesday can so easily inspire, promoters and clubgoers alike understand that on Tuesdays you usually get what’s coming to you: not much. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:14:21 GMT 5156c0a453eb230ea0b7437e1951938b Andrew Clapper 2010-03-11T20:14:21Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87373472&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FMatias_at_Snacks_.html Moving from its watering hole at Woody’s to the shapely oasis style bar and exotic (or is it erotic?) comfort of Voyeur’s Ruby Lounge, Snacks brought a savory bit of South American flavoring to its last Tuesday à la carte. With resident DJs Adam Sparkles and Dave P providing an appetizing mix of nu-disco favorites like Prins Thomas, Crazy P, Escort, Siman Mobile Disco, and The Revenge, the table was already set when special guest DJ Matias Aguayo took over the decks. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:14:01 GMT fded4c3b2a1993e6ea45f25fd5611871 Leah Kauffman 2010-03-11T20:14:01Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87043752&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FRollins_Trio_make_Thursday_the_punkest_day_of_the_week.html This Thursday night was something of Sophie's Choice when it came to ticket purchasing for many in the city. Which show was more important to the buyer, personally? Was it Henry Rollins at the Church for one of his famous talking shows, or was it Alkaline Trio and Cursive at the Trocadero? Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:41:34 GMT 5d86508240fe305f248f49cdcd3c12c9 Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-11T19:41:34Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87370427&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FThe_Morning_Benders_bring_hazy_to_life.html The Morning Benders are a very excellent, very young, up-and-coming band from Berkeley, California whose hazy brand of West coast pop (as showcased on their equally excellent record, Big Echo), has them riding the surf-rock revival wave, along with bands like Girls, Surfer Blood and Best Coast. Now, they’re embarking on their first headlining tour, which stopped by Johnny Brenda’s Wednesday night. Fans crowded in excitedly and the band delivered, recreating laidback tunes with energy and immediacy. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:40:27 GMT 003fa348b001df24f8501588d77cec60 kate bracaglia 2010-03-11T19:40:27Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87368332&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FThe_Morning_Benders_at_Johnny_Brendas_.html The Morning Benders are a very excellent, very young, up-and-coming band from Berkeley, California whose hazy brand of West coast pop (as showcased on their equally excellent record, Big Echo), has them riding the surf-rock revival wave, along with bands like Girls, Surfer Blood and Best Coast. Now, they’re embarking on their first headlining tour, which stopped by Johnny Brenda’s Wednesday night. Fans crowded in excitedly and the band delivered, recreating laidback tunes with energy and immediacy. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:37:44 GMT 1300b9eb49d30f3a8c654e32130ed028 Leah Kauffman 2010-03-11T19:37:44Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87339382&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FPhreq_out_Rollins_goes_to_church_cover_projects_galore.html No plans tonight? R5 hosts Henry Rollins at FUC, while Alkaline Trio pop-punks The Troc (sorry, that one's sold out). Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:18:49 GMT 52bf2f76f560a64b6377968d37029da8 Alex Irwin 2010-03-11T15:18:49Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87265826&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2F2nd_Saturday_at_Sweet_Jane_Vintage.html You've already been to First Friday this month, so now it is time to move on and gear up for Second Saturday-- a similar shopping, art and music experience where stores and gallery spaces on East Passyunk stay open late. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:29:01 GMT 3a1c4e4b02316787ef7f4b007db66110 Deirdre Wengen 2010-03-11T14:29:01Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87061922&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FSee_the_Morning_Benders_tonight.html Indie-pop at it's finest, The Morning Benders continue the grand tradition of freaky Bay Area music with their expansive Big Echo. Coming from a great pedigree of tourmates (Death Cab, MGMT, Yo La Tengo) TMB seemed poised to be the next big indie stars to break out, especially with the help of Big Echo producer/Grizzly Bear bassist Chris Taylor. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:26:02 GMT c84d65c1b464b958bfc1095069c17964 Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-10T19:26:02Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87238442&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FFree_Money_-_Defense_Offense_Mixtape.html More Free Money is never a bad thing. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:20:42 GMT 3ced00c2439c5ae0c433e5997edaf40e James Johnson 2010-03-10T17:20:42Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87227587&32=5714&7=427339&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FWhat_Im_listening_to_Gorillaz.html It’s easy to forget, watching a Gorillaz video, that the so-called “cartoon” hip-hop group is actually the work of one “real” musician: Blur’s Damon Albarn (along with animator Jamie Hewlett)—plus a ridiculously talented group of co-collaborators and special guests, running the gamut, through the ages, from Talking Heads’/Tom Tom Club’s Tina Weymouth to Cibo Matto’s Miho Hatori to Dan “the Automator” Nakamura to Dennis Hopper. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:18:18 GMT cc121eb0f681c52cdd73aabedda99a40 kate bracaglia 2010-03-10T15:18:18Z