Bruce Warren’s Faves of 2010
There’s no doubt that the local music scene in Philly has busted out. This year, led by our faves including Dr. Dog & Free Energy the local scene is center stage nationally and for many of the reasons below. Here were some of the records this year that were of the best of the local music scene.
In my very subjective opinion, 2010 was a high water mark banner year for local music created by Philly bands. For the last few years in particular the scene has been extremely happening, fertile and diverse. Nationally, Philly’s prowess is being felt cross many genres; from indie-rock and R&B to tomorrow’s classic rock today, singers and songwriters, hip-hop and some of that old time rock and roll. It’s (mostly) all good in the hood. So who made some of the best music in Philly this year? Read on.
The Roots
How I Got Over
Dilla Joints
Reading Rainbow
Prism Eyes
Download: Always On My Mind – Reading Rainbow
Sun Airway
Nocturne Exploded Crystal Chandelier
Download: Put The Days Away – Sun Airway
Download: Oh, Naoko – Sun Airway
Band Name
Breakfast
Download: Wonder Why – Bandname
Johnny Miles
When The Saints Sleep
Strand Of Oaks
Pope Killdragon
Download: Last To Swim – Strand of Oaks from The Key Studio Sessions
Drink Up Buttercup
Born And Thrown On A Hook
Blood Feathers
Goodness Gracious</strong
Download: Don’t Know You At All – Blood Feathers
Reef The Lost Cauze
Fight Music
Kurt Vile
In My Time EP
Download: In My Time – Kurt Vile
Dutch (Stoupe of Jedi Mind Tricks w/ Liz Fullerton)
A Bright Cold Day