Tag The Sparklers

Larabee — Expose a Little Wire

There’s something a-brewin’ in Philly, and I rather like it. The Sparklers and The Miners (my two new favorite bands since starting this blog, incidentally) are shining examples of alt-country revival. Add Larabee to the list. The only critique I…

Top 10 of 2012

Here it is, folks! 10. The Damn Choir – You’re My Secret Called Fire We listen to music in search of an emotional connection. “Noah” (the fourth track on this album) seared through my heart a particularly apt moment. The…

The Tressels — American Sunset

Here are three things you should know about Philadelphia-based band The Tressels: 1) They are opening for A&T favorites The Sparklers HERE IN NEW YORK FUCKIN’ CITY on Saturday, at The Alphabet Lounge. You’d be crazy not to go. Who…

The Sparklers — Crying at the Low Bar

I really wish I could say that The Sparklers from New York, because then I could say there’s a local band here that I genuinely adore. But they’re from the next best city (ie, Philadelphia) and I still adore them.…