morgan

Morgan Kelley is a music and portrait photographer originally from Baltimore, Maryland, but relocated to Philadelphia in 2022. She has been shooting a variety of subjects for 11 years but primarily works with bands these days. Her favorite genres to photograph and listen to are shoegaze, indie rock, new wave, post punk, hardcore, and pop.
  • Bloc Party at The Met (6/4)

    London indie rock band, Bloc Party, perform at The Met, celebrating 20 years of the band and their first album, Silent Alarm. The crowd consisted of older and newer fans alike, and everyone brought the most energy they could to celebrate this big milestone. Check out my photos from the...
  • Momma at Union Transfer (5/30)

    Momma, the indie rock band based in Brooklyn, New York, performed at Union Transfer on May 30th. Their fourth album, Welcome to My Blue Sky, was released in early April. This was my second time seeing and shooting Momma, the first time at Johnny Brenda’s a couple of years...
  • Glare (w/ Superheaven) at Union Transfer (5/16)

    South Texas shoegaze band Glare — whose debut LP, Sunset Funeral, dropped April 4th — performed to a sold out crowd at Union Transfer as direct support for hometown(ish) heroes Superheaven last Friday, May 16th.     The show featured Minneapolis alternative rockers Prize Horse, who kicked off the...
  • Bad Nerves w/ Spiritual Cramp at Underground Arts (5/9)

    The powerpop/punk band from Essex, Bad Nerves, return to the States for their Still Nervous Tour. San Francisco punk rockers, Spiritual Cramp, join them as their openers. I attended and photographed their Philly show at Underground Arts, and it was one hell of a show.     Bad Nerves...
  • Djo at Franklin Music Hall (5/3)

    Djo, the musical project of Joe Keery from Stranger Things and Fargo, put on an incredible performance this past Saturday at a sold out Franklin Music Hall. His latest album, The Crux, was released just last month. Last year, his song End of Beginning went viral on TikTok, garnered...
  • Metz w/ Gouge Away at Underground Arts (4/20)

    Toronto rockers, Metz, tour their for newly released fifth studio album, “Up on Gravity Hill,” bringing along Florida punk band, Gouge Away, to play songs from their newly released third studio album, “Deep Sage.” I’ve been a fan of both bands for a few years and I’ve seen them...
  • Citizen at Brooklyn Bowl (11/19)

    Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio punk-emo band, Citizen, play an incredible sold out show at Brooklyn Bowl on November 19th. Playing songs from their latest record, Calling the Dogs, as well as fan favorites from previous records. With opening acts, Modern Color and Narrow Head, this was certainly a...
  • Slowdive at Union Transfer (9/29)

    I’m thoroughly impressed with Slowdive and the way they’ve managed to make such a comeback in the world of shoegaze. Their iconic 90s records have inspired so many incredible bands, especially during the resurgence of shoegaze we’ve been experiencing as of late. Their 2017 self-titled album and their newest...
  • Scowl at Underground Arts (9/28)

    Santa Cruz’s Scowl played an incredible sold out show at Underground Arts, with equally as incredible openers, MSPAINT and Militarie Gun. I love all three bands so much, so I was stoked to be able to attend and shoot this show! Scowl has been making waves in the hardcore...