Julien Baker

“I just want Philly to know I deeply want to build a fanbase there.  I really respect Philly, because y’all are so real,” says Nashville-based musician Becca Mancari during a recent phone chat.  They go on to add, “They’re such great music fans, but you have to win them...

“We love Philly!  I feel that Philly often is chatty in a good way, like talking about how much they like the music.  They’re attentive and it’s a party; it’s a mix!” says baroque pop duo Gracie and Rachel, who have opened for the likes of Tori Amos, Julien...

“I think my favorite reactions are the ones that tend to be slightly confused, like, ‘This is pop punk,’ then, ‘This is totally not pop punk,’ or ‘Oh, shit, they’re heavy!  I didn’t know they were that heavy,” says Ashrita Kumar, vocalist of Pinkshift, regarding the way their music...

Philadelphia has seen Half Waif (Nandi Rose) play support to some of the coolest artists of recent years, including Alex G, Julien Baker, Mitski, Land of Talk, and Pinegrove (of which she’s also a member), but this Saturday, November 13th, she will be bringing her headlining show Johnny Brenda’s. ...

All three of our beloved boygenius girls are gearing up to play their biggest Philadelphia shows yet… Up first is Julien Baker, the youngest and emo-ist of the trio, who will be headlining Franklin Music Hall on September 15th (Phoebe Bridgers will be at the Skyline Stage at the...