Benee @ Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia, PA
March 15th 2026: Benee @ Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia, PA
Benee - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
The Hives @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
March 16th 2026: The Hives @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
The Hives - Photos Courtesy of: Erika Reinsel
If you haven’t been to a Hives show, you’re missing out. And if you have, you already know that once is never enough. That much was clear Monday night, when a packed crowd at The Fillmore Philadelphia braved rain and even a tornado watch just to be in the room.
Our favorite Swedes, The Hives, arrived impeccably dressed in support of their latest album, The Hives Forever Forever The Hives. Clad in suits lined with white LED strips, they quite literally lit up the stage, glowing against a backdrop of massive inflatable balls spelling out H-I-V-E-S… because subtlety has never been their thing.
A Hives show is equal parts explosive rock ‘n’ roll and razor-sharp banter, and the balance is exactly what makes it work. Frontman Pelle Almqvist is nothing short of magnetic, repeatedly insisting it was actually Saturday night (because in Philly, a Monday can feel like one). Between songs, he doubled down on the band’s long-standing, tongue-in-cheek claim: that The Hives are the greatest band in the world – and will be forever. While Pelle Almqvist commanded center stage, he regularly leapt beyond the barrier to mingle with lucky front-row fans, turning the performance into something far more personal. The rest of The Hives matched that energy without hesitation. Guitarists Niklas Almqvist and Vigilante Carlstroem delivered a relentless stream of sharp, electrifying riffs, all while urging the crowd to move, shout, and somehow get even louder. While stage-named The Johan and Only and Chris The Dangerous held things down from the back, their tight, driving rhythm anchored the chaos – effortlessly pulling everything together into a raucous, electrifying evening.
As the crowd danced, thrashed, and jumped along, The Hives tore through their catalog with relentless intensity. Fittingly, they closed the night with ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’, a final, triumphant burst of energy.
And even as fans spilt back out onto the rain-soaked streets, the chant of “The Hives Forever!” echoed on, lingering well beyond the final note.
Setlist:
Enough is Enough
Walk Idiot Walk
Rigor Mortis Radio
Paint a Picture
Main Offender
Born a Rebel
Roll Out the Red Carpet
Stick Up
Bogus Operandi
Hate to Say I Told You So
Countdown to Shutdown
Come on!
Tick Tick Boom
Encore:
Legalize Living
Bigger Hole to Fill
The Hives Forever Forever The Hives
Ruel @ TLA - Philadelphia, PA
February 24th 2026: Ruel, Arthur Hill @ Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Ruel - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Ruel returned stateside in support of his latest album, Kicking My Feet. After a rescheduled show due to a large snowstorm the evening before, the show went on as expected, with a packed house at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philly on Tuesday night. UK’s Arthur Hill warmed up the stage with his unique pop-infused tunes. Once Ruel emerged from his portal to the stage, the crowd lit up with excitement. Despite Ruel mentioning being sick and the energy not being 100%, he still delivered a vocally flawless show that spanned his catalogue. The set included a collection of solo tracks dedicated to his mom and a new earworm, “Don’t Say That”, which the crowd already seemed to know all the words to after it’s made its way across the internet.
Setlist
Only Ever / Not What’s Going On
Dazed & Confused
I Can Die Now
Younger
Destroyer
No News Is Good News
Angels
The Suburbs
Free Time / Want You Around
Face 2 Face
Someone Else’s Problem
Wild Guess
You Against Yourself
Growing Up Is ____
Don’t Say That
Painkiller
Japanese Whiskey
Arthur Hill
Holly Humberstone @ Les Etoiles - Paris, France
February 17th 2025: Holly Humberstone @ Les Etoiles - Paris, France
Holly Humberstone - Photos Courtesy of: Manon Pothin
British singer Holly Humberstone brought her Cruel World European Tour to a close at Les Etoiles in Paris, France.
Just two months before the release of her second album, titled Cruel World, Holly Humberstone travelled Europe on a sold-out tour. Rather than bringing her entire band with her, the singer chose to perform more intimate shows, with solely Seth Tackberry accompanying her on the keyboard.
Opening the show with her latest single, “To Love Somebody,” Holly created a setlist delightfully mixing older fan favorites, like “Scarlett” and “Deep End,” and unreleased songs from her upcoming album. She wrote most of the latter on a small writers’ retreat in London with her opening act, Woody. Amongst those were “Beauty Pageant," "Lucy"—dedicated to her sister—and the eponymous “Cruel World”. Holly then went on to introduce the last unreleased song, “White Noise,” which she wrote in Nashville and described as a pop song with an infusion of country. The live version was a lot calmer than the studio one, given the lack of a band, and one thing’s for sure: fans can’t wait to hear it and dance to it.
Before closing the show with “Dive,” Holly teased another tour in Europe in the following fall, with a full band this time.
Holly Humberstone will next go on a small, intimate tour in the UK before heading to the US for a two-month-long tour, starting off with a bang at Coachella. Her second album, Cruel World, will be released on the 10th of April.
The Beaches @ Élysée-Montmartre - Paris, France
February 8th 2025: The Beaches @ Élysée-Montmartre - Paris, France
The Beaches - Photos Courtesy of: Manon Pothin
Canadian band The Beaches took over the beautiful Élysée-Montmartre in Paris for their No Hard Feelings tour.
Almost three years since their last concert in France, The Beaches finally came back to the capital, going from a small 300 capacity venue to 1400 people, with fans travelling from all over the world. The energy from the crowd was through the roof before the band even came onstage, with a pre-show playlist turning the venue into a massive sing-along.
Mixing songs from their latest album with older hits such as “Everything is Boring” or “Blame Brett”, The Beaches performed for more than an hour to the cheers of the fans. Their crowd work is impeccable, from bringing a fan onstage to share a story as a way of introducing their song “Did I Say Too Much”, or lead singer Jordan Miller getting in the crowd to dedicate “Jocelyn” to a lucky fan.
The No Hard Feelings tour is far from being over, as The Beaches will next head onto the UK leg of the trip before going to Australia; if you have the opportunity to see them live, it is clear you should not miss it.
Del Water Gap @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
January 24th 2025: Del Water Gap, Hannah Jadagu @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
Del Water Gap - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
On the eve of the largest snowstorm to hit Philadelphia since 1996, Del Water Gap took the stage to a packed house. DWG is no stranger to Philly, playing house shows since 2016, to a now sold-out show at The Fillmore. It was a joy getting to see Holden now playing his catalog to larger and larger audiences who embrace his unique songwriting. Opening the show was the equally great Hannah Jadagu.
Setlist
Small Town Joan of Arc
Sorry I Am
Better Than I Know Myself
Please Follow
Doll House
New Personality
Ghost in the Uniform
NFU
Marigolds
Beach House
High Tops
To Philly
Waiting on the Day
Eastside Girls
How to Live
Coping On Unemployment
All We Ever Do Is Talk
Damn
Perfume
Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat
Hannah Jadagu
Jhariah @ Roadrunner - Boston, MA
November 20th 2025: Jhariah @ Roadrunner - Boston, MA
Jhariah - Photos Courtesy of: Chinaza Ajuonuma
In Boston, Jhariah stormed the Roadrunner stage with a level of energy that could ignite an entire festival lineup. Even before fans had fully settled in, he had transformed the venue into a frenzy of movement, color, and rapid-fire emotion.
Launching headfirst into “BIGSHOT,” Jhariah immediately set the tone: sharp, theatrical, and relentless. His trademark performance style—darting across the stage, punctuating every lyric with big expressive gestures—had the crowd locked in within seconds. Even fans who entered the room unfamiliar with his music were quickly swept into the current.
The momentum only built from there. “DEBT COLLECTOR” and “FIRE4FUN” hit with controlled chaos, each song twisting between genres mid-stride. Jhariah’s voice moved from snarls to soaring belts to precise staccato phrases, keeping the audience guessing where the next beat drop or emotional spike would land.
By the time he reached “RISK, RISK, RISK!”, the room was fully in his hands. The track—a frantic whirlwind of tension and catharsis—exploded live, with Jhariah pacing the edge of the stage like a ringmaster conducting his own circus.
Mid-set, he shifted the emotional gears with “Needed a Change of Pace,” offering something warmer and more melodic without losing the intensity. His ability to make explosive theatricality and vulnerability coexist is part of what makes his live performance so magnetic.
Closing the set, “Flight of the Crows” and “PIN-EYE” showcased the full scope of his artistry. “Flight of the Crows” came with sweeping dramatic movements and a sense of rising tension, while “PIN-EYE,” introduced with its haunting vocal arrangement, felt ritualistic and climactic. The choir-like opening washed over the room before the full band crashed in, ending the set with a cinematic final punch.
By the end, the audience was shouting, dancing, and fully energized.
Little Image @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
November 23rd 2025: little image @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
little image - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Texas trio Little Image took the stage in Philly on November 23rd opening for The Academy Is… on their long-awaited return tour. I’ve been lucky enough to catch Little Image over the last several years on their tours through Philly, and I can safely say this was the best I’ve seen them yet. They never fail to deliver a tight electronic rock-infused set, encapsulating the raw lyrics, giving the taste of punk rock with the ease of dancable indie rock. Little Image finished the set with their latest single, “KILL THE GHOST”, which I’d rank as one of the coolest songs I’ve seen live this year. Can’t wait to see how these guys continue to grow their sound!
Setlist
THE PRESSURE
BLUE
NOVOCAINE
STRANGE FRIENDS
OUT OF MY MIND
Mr. Cynical
RUN FOR FOREVER
Bottles
KILL THE GHOST
