(Photo Credit: Nadia Tolar) Everyone was filled with anticipation as we all saw the piano take the stage before Jack's Mannequin would take their places. takes their places. Playing upwards of 20 songs, the evening started off with orange lights and the crowd screaming. Jack's Mannequin had the crowd eating out of the palm of their proverbial hands. Whether that be stage presence, live vocals or even the energy that filled the room. Starting off the evening with their first a

Short of it : Khruangbin’s Philadelphia show put the band’s talent on display, showcased their peaceful, welcoming attitude, and featured a performance that will hopefully stay with the band and its audience for years to come.   (Photo Credit: Camelia Hairane)   Disclaimer : I am eleven days into my annual novel-writing month. In this excerpt, my character, Cerise, is trying to explain to readers how she sees the world and uses a concert experience as an example. While my sto

When Armor For Sleep released The Rain Museum in 2022, they traded in their original poppy emo for something a bit darker, a bit more subdued. Its clear in their upcoming release, There Is No Memory , that they are sticking with and building upon their new, more mature sound.  There is No Memory , is about memory (ironic, I know), the hold is has on us, and how it shapes who we are. According to leading man Ben Jorgensen “Its me wondering if I am just the collective sum of a