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.
  • Caroline Rose at Union Transfer (4/11)

    Caroline Rose has been a favorite musician of mine for a few years after I first heard their third album, LONER. Their synthy and punchy instrumentals alongside their funny, sardonic, and sometimes heartbreakingly honest lyrics have always inspired me. But their most recent album release, The Art of Forgetting,...
  • Bikini Kill at Franklin Music Hall (4/7)

    Beloved 90s Riot Grrrl band, Bikini Kill, first announced their comeback US tour in 2019, with the Philly show originally scheduled for May of 2020. But due to the pandemic, all shows were postponed not once, but three times over the last three years. I was afraid the show...
  • Viagra Boys at Union Transfer (2/14)

    Stockholm post-punk band, Viagra Boys, played a sold out show at Union Transfer on 2/14. The band is currently on tour for their third album release, Cave World. I’ve been following the band since their first album but this was my first time seeing their live show, so I...
  • Show Me The Body w/ Scowl at Union Transfer (2/9)

    NYC hardcore/noise punk band, Show Me The Body, kicked off their headline tour at Union Transfer on February 9th.  The band played songs from their latest album release, Trouble The Water, as well as fan favorites from previous records. Santa Cruz hardcore punk band, Scowl, was one of many...
  • Dry Cleaning at Union Transfer (2/1)

    UK post-punk band Dry Cleaning continued their US tour with a show at Union Transfer on February 1st.  They played songs from their sophomore LP, Stumpwork, one of last year’s most acclaimed releases, along with favorites from their debut album and EP.  I’ve been following the band since 2019...
  • Alex G w/ Hatchie at Union Transfer (11/18)

    Philly’s own Alex G played three sold out shows at Union Transfer 11/18-11/20, completing the tour for his latest album release, God Save The Animals.  It was especially sweet hearing him sing lyrics on “Miracles” about having a baby while standing next to his pregnant partner, Molly Germer, as...
  • Dehd at Brooklyn Bowl (10/22)

    Chicago post-punk band Dehd returned to Philly on October 22nd to play songs from their 2022 album, Blue Skies, as well as favorites from their two previous beloved records.  ...
  • Momma at Johnny Brenda’s (10/7)

    Momma, the indie slacker rock band from Los Angeles, tour for their latest album release, Household Name, at Johnny Brenda’s on 10/7/22....
  • The Garden at Union Transfer (10/8)

    Twin brothers Wyatt and Fletcher Shears, also known as The Garden, brought their 5th studio album, “HORSESHIT ON ROUTE 66,” to Union Transfer on October 8th. The brothers walked onto the stage in their signature jester face paint and performed with simple white stage lights the entire show –...