http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=960&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog Main RSS feed for Phrequency.com. en-us Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:24:00 GMT 2010-03-09T19:24:00Z en-us http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87139272&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FFree_Energy_release_Stuck_on_Nothing_digitally_today.html Stuck on Nothing, the latest from Philly buzz band Free Energy is available digitally today! Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:24:00 GMT 78d7250cde4013b39755fdc4ba52ff6a Leah Kauffman 2010-03-09T19:24:00Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87107269&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FPhreq_out_MGMT_scavenger_hunt_Nirvana_on_ice.html MGMT lovers in Philly and a few other cities can take part in a scavenger hunt the band's organized in anticipation for their upcoming album, Congratulations. A "clue" will be revealed this Friday at 4 p.m. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:40:45 GMT 65b0c8d8d57e29a5c3ea5a0f6a56ec2e Alex Irwin 2010-03-09T17:40:45Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=87040617&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FMayer_Hawthorne_and_Washed_Out_make_for_a_good_Tuesday_.html If you're a fan of classic soul and haven't heard Mayer Hawthorne, you're pretty much blowing it. To hear a white guy who looks more like Elvis Costello than Sam Cooke sing songs like "Just Ain't Gonna Work Out" and "Maybe So, Maybe No" is pretty much mind-blowing. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:46:29 GMT f55a9078e8f9dab95f8c02bda9092659 Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-09T14:46:29Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86871369&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FSold-out_Man_Man_Breeds_Wackiness_Chaos.html Where would the Philly music scene be without Man Man? That’s one of those questions that keeps you up at night, as you contemplate a world without war paint, and circus pop. Without Man Man, would Philly have The Extraordinaires? Or Drink Up Buttercup? Or Cheers Elephant/ Whales & Cops/ The Armchairs? The influence of gypsy pop’s big time goofballs is undeniable, even if its members aren’t skulking the city streets looking ridiculous as often, like back in the good old days. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:58:42 GMT b06cb5b912e3431397923bdf639d0ceb Kate Bracaglia 2010-03-09T01:58:42Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86916384&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FEvery_Never_Is_Now_tour_at_the_Church.html Doomtree’s P.O.S. brought his “Every Never Is Now” tour to the First Unitarian Church on Sunday, March 7. Along with Astronautalis and fellow Doomtree member, Dessa, the genre-bending trio put on a excellent and energetic show. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:14:47 GMT 368f982ae8d27543ab96e258889d1fca James Johnson 2010-03-08T20:14:47Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86873397&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FPhreq_out_Belle_and_Sebastian_returns_Bridges_wins_Oscars.html Belle and Sebastian is back. Ringleader Stuart Murdoch and company will play a few European festivals this summer and head to L.A. to record their first LP since The Life Pursuit in 2006. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:49:47 GMT df5eb78fc8479dea1ef6afcb8f6f16a1 Alex Irwin 2010-03-08T15:49:47Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86642812&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FRed_Bull_Flugtag_to_come_to_Philly.html Something we’ve all wanted to happen for a long time will finally come to fruition at the end of the summer: The Red Bull Flugtag is coming to Philadelphia on Labor Day weekend. Get stoked. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:56:34 GMT 8ef95d22d0ce17202b32e17264d6993f Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-05T18:56:34Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86610732&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FPhreq_Shows_This_weekend.html Hip-hop, hardcore, country, indie; this weekend Philadelphia has something to offer fans of every genre under the sun. Two great sold out shows kick off the weekend tonight and the rest of the weekend just keeps the steamroller of awesome moving. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:29:05 GMT b9969756c4f0224cda1321b2471f4710 Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-05T17:29:05Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86616127&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FSondre_Lerche_romances_JBs_.html Sondre Lerche has a voice that is smooth and clear, melodies inspired by the pages of Broadway scores, and a knack for storytelling that is honest and endearing. Add big, soft, blue eyes (oh, those eyes!) and a winsome smile and you have yourself a man who can woo an audience with a single note, and keep them hooked and happy all night long. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:15:36 GMT 50ce737d16bcf22fbe9ec6d24ea84d0a Kate Bracaglia 2010-03-05T17:15:36Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86395842&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FDIY_First_Friday_0310.html In a city where much of the artistic energy lies outside of the obvious foci, why would you spend your Friday crawling around Old City galleries looking at total crap in swarm-step with the rest of Philadelphia's stodgy North Face fleece-wearers? Luckily you've got DIY First Friday... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:02:02 GMT b9a16887022c9168e0d9ffc55890393b Jacob Pastrovich 2010-03-05T17:02:02Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86313522&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FThe_Note_ramps_up_Spring_schedule.html West Chester's The Note has had some interesting events in its past but right now Bam Margera's bar is completely killing it with the acts they're booking. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:42:06 GMT 19979a5349a5aaf13200d6da44148cc2 Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-04T21:42:06Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86314667&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FCrime_in_Stereo_finally_plays_delayed_record_release_show.html The only “crime” going on at the Note last night was how few people stuck around to witness one of the best shows they would have seen all year. Crime in Stereo recently put out their 4th LP, the stunning I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone, and it looks like now I’m going to be the one describing them to everyone who left. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:19:25 GMT 3d9d780854b4141001160c50e87d642c Steve Ciccarelli 2010-03-04T18:19:25Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86349504&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FBand_on_the_rise_Post_Post.html “I play music because I enjoy it, and because I want to be a part of the local music scene,” says O'Halloran. “I think the best shows are when the audience wants that too, and you can feel the exchange of energy between you.” Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:57:51 GMT 34c1a1ca7e0adb8a1da779ccb0e39d7e kate bracaglia 2010-03-04T16:57:51Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86345842&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FPhreq_out_Sondre_Lerche_tonight_Wilco_sammies_.html There are plenty of reasons to check out Sondre Lerche at Johnny Brenda's tonight, but the fact that he might do his cover of Animal Collective's "Bluish" tops the list for us. Step aside, Larry David. Wilco now has a whole sandwich menu named after the group's songs. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:47:00 GMT e74ff1c32976a26a69fb36a710fd7c68 Leah Kauffman 2010-03-04T15:47:00Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86256219&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FThe_Roots_Picnic_returns_on_June_5_lineup_announced.html With a date, a lineup and tickets going on sale Friday, March 5, it's officially time to get excited for this year's Roots Picnic. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:39:12 GMT 8cdef6a550de37c6b639793a31be5b6c James Johnson 2010-03-03T21:39:12Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86255686&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2F86255686.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:32:06 GMT ebef25b9af7ec7bcf476f67539918e0d Deirdre Wengen 2010-03-03T19:32:06Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=85818507&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FGang_Starrs_Guru_in_a_Coma_after_Heart_Attack_.html The world of hip-hop was rocked Monday as news quickly spread that Guru of Gang Starr fame had been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack that put him in a coma. DJ Premier, Guru's former partner and the other half of Gang Starr, confirmed the sad situation to Sirius Radio's DJ Eclipse shortly before Sunday night's Rap Is Outta Control show. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:07:49 GMT adc31fa0f6cdf522d58f25e9b992055d James Johnson 2010-03-03T18:07:49Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86239762&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FStuff_to_Do_This_Weekend_030310.html March has finally arrived and it looks like things are picking up! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:58:13 GMT 1077d6d5d2ec4c8f97cef281635a3a51 Leah Kauffman 2010-03-03T17:58:13Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=85996002&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FWin_tickets_to_see_Man_Man_play_The_Trocadero_.html Philly's favorite manic pop quintet Man Man is coming back home this Friday, March 5th for what will certainly be a rousing performance at The Trocadero! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:49:13 GMT 274b5255121b392314c2532b3d0744d7 Leah Kauffman 2010-03-03T16:49:13Z http://www.phrequency.com/r?19=961&43=357409&44=86222132&32=5714&7=427189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phrequency.com%2Fblog%2FWhat_Im_listening_to_Tunng.html Tunng are a British experimental folk band, formed in 2003 when founding members Sam Genders and Mike Lindsay met composing scores for soft-core porn. (Not even kidding). Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:40:59 GMT 096edeee7c494b48156ce2e1363c4472 kate bracaglia 2010-03-03T16:40:59Z