almost monday @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
November 16th 2025: almost monday @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
Dawson Daugherty of almost monday - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
There’s something infectious about seeing almost monday live. The cold air was starting to roll in in Philly on Sunday, November 16th, but almost monday brought their sunny California vibes to The Fillmore to warm us all up. Offering a slew of their bops, it’s hard not to catch yourself dancing along to the trio and taking in frontman Dawson Daugherty's unique moves across the stage. Coming off the high of their biggest single to date this year, “can’t slow down”, excited to hear whatever next inevitably catchy tune is to come from almost monday. Be sure to catch almost monday opening for the remainder of The Band Camino’s US tour this month.
Setlist
is it too late?
can’t slow down
cough drops
never enough
only wanna dance
lost
enjoy the ride
sunburn
sun keeps on shining
you look so good
she likes sports
tidal wave
jupiter
life goes by
The Wombats @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
November 10th 2025: The Wombats, Red Rum Club, Only The Poets @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
Matt of The Wombats - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Liverpool trio The Wombats took the stage on the first chilly night of the season in Philadelphia. Joined by fellow UK bands, Red Rum Club and only the poets. The crowd slowly filled the venue as the bands took the stage, each bringing their own unique blend of rock and pop sounds, getting the crowd excited for The Wombats. Touring in support of their 6th studio album, Oh! The Ocean, The Wombats took the stage with a burst of energy amongst an oddly furry backdrop covering the stage. Throughout the night, the stage was visited by more wombat mascots, including a special guest cutout of our very own Phillie Phanatic. Every time you see The Wombats, you know you’re guaranteed to have a good time. Now with an extensive catalogue, the band has a lot of ground to cover, and they certainly were sure to include that in their setlist. If you missed them on this tour, don’t worry, they’re back in early 2026 to play more of the states.
Setlist
Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come
Moving to New York
Cheetah Tongue
Techno Fan
Kate Moss
Ready for the High
Can’t Say No
1996
Pink Lemonade
Holy Sugar
Kill the Director
My Head Is Not My Friend
Lethal Combination (Acoustic)
Blood On the Hospital Floor
Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)
Method to the Madness
Lemon to a Knife Fight
If You Ever Leave, I'm Coming With You
Turn
Encore:
Greek Tragedy
Let's Dance to Joy Division
Red Rum Club
only the poets
Khruangbin @ The Heights Theater - Houston
November 5th 2025: Khruangbin, DJ Sun @ The Heights Theater - Houston, TX
Khruangbin | Photos Courtesy of: Violeta Alvarez
Small Stage, Big Soul: Khruangbin’s Intimate Houston Nights at The Heights Theatre
11/05/2025
Khruangbin always finds a way to make their hometown shows feel special. Just a few months ago, the band performed an intimate set at Cactus Records and a massive hometown show at The Woodlands Pavilion. This week, the Houston trio returned once again, this time for two sold-out nights at The Heights Theatre, an intimate 500-capacity venue. It was a rare chance to see them up close, in a space that could barely contain the crowd’s energy. From wall to wall, the room buzzed with anticipation; it was hard to breathe but impossible to leave.
Local legend DJ Sun opened the night, setting the tone with his signature blend of global grooves and Houston soul, a perfect prelude to the band’s eclectic sound. When Mark Speer, Laura Lee, and Donald “DJ” Johnson Jr. finally took the stage, they were met with joyous cheers that felt more like a family reunion than fandom.
Their hour-and-a-half set moved with effortless rhythm, blending psych-soul, funk, and slow-burn melodies that shimmered through the small room. Songs like “Maria También,” “White Gloves,” and “People Everywhere (Still Alive)” felt both familiar and new, filled with fresh energy and emotion.
There was no elaborate production, no spectacle, but just a moment of return. A decade into their journey, Khruangbin’s music continues to feel like home: rooted in the heart of Houston, timeless, and beautifully their own.
KWN @ Union Stage - DC
October 23rd 2025: KWN @ Union Stage - Washington DC
KWN | Photos Courtesy of: Krystina Brown
KWN brought her “With all due respect” sold-out tour to DC in support of her latest EP. The room was filled with excited fans, some of whom brought gifts to the singer, like a custom-made KWN hat, flowers and lego sets. KWN kicked off the show with her EP opener, “Bite me”, and thanked the crowd numerous times for coming out to support the tour. She emphasized how special it was to play in an intimate setting like this, hinting that bigger venues and multiple tour dates were in the future. During the song “Clothes Off”, she gave the mic to a fan to sing Kehlani’s verse. She even pointed out a fan who had been to four stops of her tour already. The fans knew every word, even to her unreleased material. KWN played her entire cataloge and it’s clear that her R&B stardom is just getting started. “I can’t believe this is my job, I’m never going back to a normal one!” KWN’s tour continues in North America before heading back overseas in November.
Viagra Boys @ White Oak Music Hall - Houston
October 30th 2025: Viagra Boys, The Black Lips @ White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX
Viagra Boys | Photos Courtesy of: Violeta Alvarez
Viagra Boys Bring Raw Chaotic Honesty to Houston 10/30/2025 at White Oak Music Hall.
Viagra Boys brought The Infinite Anxiety Tour to White Oak Music Hall’s lawn on a beautiful fall night, filling the air with loud, gritty sounds and a contagious energy that felt as honest as it was chaotic. Blending punk attitude with pulsing synths, distorted basslines, and bursts of saxophone, the band turned the night into something raw and beautifully human.
Frontman Sebastian Murphy performed shirtless, dancing across the stage with a calm confidence. Between songs, he called the orange man a “fat f*** fascist”, drawing loud cheers from the Houston crowd. The moment was a shared honesty, unfiltered and without hesitation.
The audience sang along to favorites like Punk Rock Loser, Waterboy, and Sports, which Murphy introduced with an improvised song about Houston. New tracks from their latest album fit seamlessly with older ones, keeping the energy steady and unpredictable.
After the opener, Black Lips set the mood, Viagra Boys delivered what Houston didn’t know it needed: a night of beautiful chaos under the stars. It’s messy, loud, and completely alive.
Setlist
Man Made of Meat
Slow Learner
Waterboy
Punk Rock Loser
Uno II
Therapy
Ain't No Thief
Pyramid of Health
Troglodyte
You N33d Me
Cold Play
ADD
Medicine for Horses
Sports
(preceded by pretend improv song about Houston)
Research Chemicals
Encore:
Return to Monke
The Bog Body
Worms
The Black Lips
Cage the Elephant @ The Anthem - Washington DC
October 26th 2025: Cage the Elephant @ The Anthem - Washington DC
Cage the Elephant | Photos Courtesy of: Nicole Cummings
Cage the Elephant knows how to bring the hype. From the stage pyro, to Lead Singer Matt Shultz's high jumps using the mic stand, the energy was high for all 6,000 patrons at the sold-out Washington DC show.
Grizzly Bear @ Brooklyn Steel - Brooklyn
October 16th 2025: Grizzly Bear @ Brooklyn Steel - Brooklyn, NY
Grizzly Bear | Photos Courtesy of: Erika Reinsel
The indie world buzzed with quiet excitement at the news that Grizzly Bear was emerging from their hiatus for a brief run of shows – marking their first live performances in over six years. With the first two shows in Brooklyn already behind them, I joined a sold-out crowd at Brooklyn Steel for the third night of Grizzly Bear’s long-awaited return. As the crowd waited for the band to take the stage, you could hear conversations of wishlists of deep cuts and rarities they wanted to hear, with an eagerness to see if any of their long-held hopes would make the setlist.
Grizzly Bear finally took the stage, opening with ‘Southern Point’ from their 2009 album Veckatimest. Also from the 2009 album, fans were thrilled as the familiar drums of ‘Cheerleader’ kicked in, a clear sign that some long-held wishlists were coming true. Despite a few minor sound issues throughout the evening, every song remained captivating. Fans were once again treated to the flawless harmonies of Ed Droste and Daniel Rossen, Chris Taylor’s rich backing vocals, and the mesmerizing drumming of Chris Bear. Most of the evening's setlist drew from Veckatimest and 2012’s Shields. ‘Lullabye’ – off of 2006’s Yellow House, was a standout and can only be described as euphoric.
Thursday’s crowd was also the first of the run to experience Beach House’s Victoria Legrand performing with the band. As she stepped on stage to warm applause, the band launched into ‘Slow Life’ and ‘Will Calls,’ followed by what Ed Droste introduced as “the song that started it all” – ‘Two Weeks.’ Legrand’s haunting, melodic vocals added new depth to the live arrangements, elevating the familiar tracks into something more transcendent. She remained on stage for ‘Three Rings’ before the band closed the set with a soaring performance of 'Sun In Your Eyes.'
As the final notes faded, the crowd erupted – emotional, electrified, and not quite ready for the night to end.
Much to everyone’s delight, Grizzly Bear took the stage once again and the night closed with a stripped-down, acoustic rendition of 'All We Ask' for a quiet, beautiful moment that lingered. It’s safe to say fans will be hoping this return won’t be their last.
Setlist:
- Southern Point
- Alligator
- Sleeping Ute
- Cheerleader
- Yet Again
- Fine for Now
- Ready, Able
- Gun-Shy
- Half Gate
- Lullabye
- While You Wait for the Others
- Slow Life
- Will Calls
- Two Weeks
- Three Rings
- Sun in Your Eyes
Encore:
- All We Ask
(On a Neck, On a Spit was included in the set list as the encore opener, but was not played)
Aminé @ Echostage - Washington DC
October 7th 2025: Aminé @ Echostage - Washington DC
Aminé | Photos Courtesy of: Krystina Brown
Aminé brought 13 Months of Sunshine to DC last night in support of his latest album. The show opened with Lido putting on a DJ set full of throwbacks and even some go-go for DC to get the crowd right. Aminé shortly hit the stage after kicking off the night with a vibrant LED-screened stage displaying cartoon visuals from his album. Aminé ran through the fan favorites of all his albums, keeping the energy high throughout the set. The running theme of the show was he would say "DC, you're beautiful", to which he asked the crowd to respond with, "I KNOW". Aminé's appreciation of the fans was special to see, down to him asking if he was pronouncing fan names correctly when he would engage with them. He also brought out his famous "tour pants", which are a pair of jeans he brings on every tour, and each tour stop gets its own pin that is sewn on the jeans, and he picks a fan to come on stage and sign the pin. It's a special tradition he does on every tour and shows his love of touring and fan memories. The energy of the show was light and fun, something we all needed here in DC. Aminé's Tour De Dance continues in the States before heading overseas in November.
