Articles by Matthew Coakley

Who’s the biggest metal band in the world? It’s a pretty straightforward question, succinct and to-the-point. You could make a bunch of different cases for…

Chicago-based indie group Whitney was, without a doubt, the biggest musical discovery for me last year. I was a fan before they even released their…

I can’t quite put my finger on how Mac DeMarco became such a beloved staple of indie rock. He never quite grabbed me with his…

I recently learned that The Decemberists have a pretty huge following here in Philly. When the Fillmore announced their April 14 concert with Julien Baker,…

Johnny Brenda’s remains one of my favorite venues in the city of Philadelphia, and when I get the chance to see a band I love…

The last thing Father John Misty needs right now is another article. Honest to God, it feels like every time I like log onto Facebook,…

Vanessa Carlton, famous for her 2002 hit song “A Thousand Miles,” still has an active music career as a singer-songwriter, believe it or not. Since…

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard released a new album. This hardly seems like news when the seven-piece psychedelic rock band from Down Under puts…

I remember the day when “Whatever and Ever Amen” was released, 20 years ago this week, back in 1997. I was four months old, kicking…

Quality indie funk bands are not so easy to find. Many funk bands out there take the “retro” label literally, often recreating the style of…