Articles by Sophia Mattia
Aug. 18, 2023
The National captivates audience with stripped-down acoustic performance
Indie rock band The National’s eager fans filled The Met Philadelphia on Tuesday, Aug.1. The band is composed of Matt Berninger (lead vocals), twin brothers…

Jul. 28, 2023
Forgotten summer songs from recent years
Looking for new summer songs as the season comes to a close? Visit forgotten favorites with this playlist incorporating songs from recent years: “Summer Baby”…

Jun. 9, 2023
Fans flood The Fillmore to witness The Backseat Lovers live in concert
Salt Lake City alternative rock band The Backseat Lovers performed at The Fillmore Philadelphia Friday, May 31 on their Waiting to Spill World Tour. The…

May. 12, 2023
MUNA’s stage presence commands crowd attention
Indie pop band MUNA played The Met Philadelphia on Friday, May 5 on their Life’s So Fun tour. This show had been on my radar…

May. 12, 2023
Unknown Mortal Orchestra wows Philadelphia live
Indie rock band Unknown Mortal Orchestra (UMO) played the Fillmore Philadelphia Friday, April 21. This show was the penultimate stop on the North American leg…

Apr. 21, 2023
Eloise’s “Drunk On A Flight” addresses the realities of love
UK singer/songwriter Eloise released her debut album “Drunk On A Flight” on April 14. The album is composed of twelve tracks that have a funky,…

Apr. 7, 2023
Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?
Lana Del Rey’s most recent album, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd,” was released on March 24. The album consists of…

Mar. 10, 2023
Gracie Abrams bids “Good Riddance” to past experiences with debut album
Gracie Abrams released her debut album “Good Riddance” on Feb. 24. The pop album, while more sonically explorative than Abrams’ previous projects “Minor” and “This…

Feb. 14, 2023
Love songs to impress your crush with from recent years
It is that time of year again where love is in the air. Or maybe for you it is not. But it could be, after…

Feb. 3, 2023
“That ’90s Show:” cringe, camp or both?
25 years after the release of “That ‘70s Show” we have been given the chance to once again open our hearts to the timeless characters…
