Her New Knife Releases Single "lyre"
The Philadelphia indie band's first new single since its 2024 EP arrives ahead of a fall tour with Slow Pulp.
Philadelphia Alternative News
For readers in Philadelphia, this page covers indie rock music, artist reunions, new album releases, concert tours and music festival lineups. Reporting focuses on the bands and the creative community driving the scene.
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October 30, 2026
Bradford Cox Debuts New Material as Atlas SoundThe musician returned to the stage at the Making Time festival in Philadelphia to debut new music.
October 28, 2026
Osees Deliver Energetic Performance at Union TransferThe experimental rock band Osees brought their dynamic sound to Philadelphia for a live show at Union Transfer on Sunday.
October 26, 2026
Hey, Nothing Brings Hound Tour to PhiladelphiaThe childhood friends performed at the Theatre of Living Arts as they continue their ongoing promotional tour.
October 23, 2026
Autumn Luz Releases Debut Album MomentsThe Philadelphia-based artist presents a seven-song collection featuring Grammy-winning engineering.
October 14, 2026
Catherine Elicson Released Two New TracksThe Philadelphia-based artist debuted I'm On Fire and All Sound ahead of her upcoming solo album.
October 13, 2026
Band Eraser Released Music Video for DVDThe Philadelphia-based group has unveiled a new visual for their song DVD.
October 13, 2026
Duo @ Released Single Ahead of New AlbumThe Philadelphia-based group has unveiled their latest track as an advance release for their upcoming studio project.
October 7, 2026
Dead Oceans Signed Philadelphia Band Star MolesThe indie label welcomed the local group alongside the release of their new single, Born Again.
October 2, 2026
Gripper Will Release Debut Album in FebruaryThe Philadelphia band announced their first full-length record, Another Night Of Fun On Me, arriving in early 2027.
October 1, 2026
Shady Bug Released New Single SeedThe band also announced their upcoming album I Wanted to Be There following a move to Philadelphia.
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Coverage takes in album drops, local festival programming, artist interviews and band history updates. It reaches every venue and neighborhood across the city and the communities around it. The local scene relies on a mix of independent venues and seasonal outdoor stages that anchor the city's music calendar. Industry shifts and label changes affect indie projects here as often as major national touring cycles do.