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Last Sunday at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia there were smiles galore as the pure pop fun of Matt and Kim ruled the night. Tokyo Police Club opened.

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Alt-rock legends The Breeders played the Masonic in San Francisco on April 8th, in support of All Nerve, their first record in 10 years and first since reconvening the Last Splash-era lineup in 2013 to celebrate that record’s 20th anniversary.

English glam-metal vets the Darkness played the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on their Tour de Prance, while Nashville guitar squad Diarrhea Planet played an explosive opening set.

Two of indie rock’s quickest rising acts, the Matador-signed Snail Mail and the British punk outfit Shame played a bill that many will be regretting missing out on in the years to come.

“Let Go”  played in order from start to finish.

Kristin Hersh and Grant-Lee Phillips put on a wonderful dual-headlining show at Boot & Saddle in Philadelphia last Wednesday. Both brought out the hits and some newer material, enchanting a riveted crowd.

Fans in the front row delighted Børns with flowers.

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Led by the fury of Marissa Paternoster, one of the greatest guitarists of not just now, but ever, this was a show that will not be forgotten. Spowder opened with a glorious punk set.

The always entertaining esoteric guitar maverick played two sets of chestnuts and reliable favorites from his vast career. From “Queen Elvis” to a request from yours truly (the rarely-played “Trilobite”), it was a stellar evening of music. Emma Swift joined for a handful of songs.