Hilary Duff @ The Mann Center - Philadelphia, PA
August 9th 2026: Hilary Duff @ The Mann Center - Philadelphia, PA
Hilary Duff | Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
A Millennial’s Dream would be the best way to describe the Hilary Duff concert experience. Arriving at the show, the crowd was full of superfans dressed in classic 90’s looks and costumed characters spanning Duff’s film and TV career. In a way, the show felt like a reunion (and I’m not just saying that, as I know the majority of the ladies I've known throughout my life were in attendance). Welcoming us to a cosy, pink-carpeted stage, filled with comforting neon glows, cityscapes, and sparkles, Hilary took the stage to the eager screams of fans awaiting her return to the spotlight. Even though this Lucky Me tour highlighted her return to music in support of her latest album, Hilary did not leave out the songs that we all know and love from our childhoods. There was something extremely comforting about this show that I haven’t felt in a while. Between the clips of Hilary highlighting her family and snippets of her growing up on TV, her kids running out to hug her at the end of the set, and the Citywide and vintage Aaron Carter t-shirt. The show just felt like a warm hug, reminding us of the better times of the 90’s/early 00’s
Setlist
Wake Up (With extended intro and elements of "Mature")
So Yesterday
Roommates
Weather for Tennis
The Math
Breathe In. Breathe Out.
Sparks (Shortened)
Future Tripping
With Love (with excerpts of "Dreamer")
Beat of My Heart
You, from the Honeymoon
Anywhere but Here
Growing Up
Fly (Extended Intro)
Holiday Party
We Don't Talk
Why Not
Adult Size Medium
Come Clean
Mature
What Dreams Are Made Of
5 Seconds of Summer @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion - Camden, NJ
August 8th 2026: 5 Seconds of Summer, The Band Camino @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion - Camden, NJ
5 Seconds of Summer | Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
The Band Camino
Tame Impala @ Xfinity Mobile Arena - Philadelphia, PA
July 15th 2026: Tame Impala, Djo @ Xfinity Mobile Arena - Philadelphia, PA
Tame Impala | Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
For the first time since 2022, Tame Impala returned to Philly’s Xfinity Mobile Arena on July 11th 2026. Taking up 2 stages in the centre of the arena, the massive room was packed and full of one of the best light, laser, and strobe shows I’ve ever witnessed. Opening the show was none other than the star from the “Loser” music video, Joe Keery (aka Djo). Coming off his worldwide tour over the last year in support of his latest album. The Tame Impala setlist did not disappoint for fans new and old; there was a bit of everything. Including some fun bits like the solo B stage set by Kevin. Encased with a single overhead light at times that seemed like an alien abduction in a living room, Kevin performed “Ethereal Connection” and “Not My World”. There was also a brief intermission where the camera followed Kevin off stage, then backstage to take a leak (yes, he did wash his hands) before returning to perform the remainder of the set.
Setlist
Apocalypse Dreams
Deadbeat Jam
Borderline
Loser
Breathe Deeper
Gossip
Elephant
Afterthought
Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
Dracula
No Reply
(Instrumental)
Stage B
Ethereal Connection
Not My World
Main Stage
Let It Happen
Nangs
Alter Ego
Yes I'm Changing
Eventually
New Person, Same Old Mistakes
Encore:
My Old Ways
The Less I Know the Better
End of Summer
Djo
Holly Humberstone @ Theater of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
June 9th 2026: Holly Humberstone, Diva Smith @ Theater of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Holly Humberstone | Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Holly Humberstone brought her Cruel World tour to Philly on June 9th 2026. The room filled with anxious fans looking forward to seeing Holly live, after it being a bit of time since she last toured in Philly. The front row crowd was a precious collection of die hard fans, including some who donned some Holly tattoos. Holly took the stage with a huge smile on her face the whole night. As someone who has listened to Holly since the her first EP came out in 2020, and got to see her for the first time tonight the setlist did not disappoint.
Setlist
So It Starts...
Make It All Better
To Love Somebody
The Walls Are Way Too Thin
Cruel World
Blue Dream
Kissing in Swimming Pools
Die Happy
Paint My Bedroom Black
Down Swinging
Deep End
Beauty Pageant
White Noise
Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Red Chevy
Drunk Dialling
Dive
Lucy
Scarlett
Diva Smith
James Blake @ Franklin Music Hall - Philadelphia, PA
June 4th 2026: James Blake @ Franklin Music Hall - Philadelphia, PA
James Blake | Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Chet Faker @ Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA
May 29th 2026: Chet Faker, Beacons, alex vs alex @ Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA
Chet Faker | Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
alex vs alex
BEACON
The Great Escape 2026 @ Brighton, England
May 15th-16th 2026: The Great Escape @ Brighton, England
Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
The Photo Ladies made it down to Brighton for this year’s Great Escape Festival. This year’s fest was especially significant, was it’s TGE’s 20th Anniversay! A feat for any festival to maintain itself that long, let alone stick to it’s roots, of being THE festival for new music discovery, which we certain can account for. This year proved to be a bit rainy and cold, but that didn’t stop industry folk, new fans, local supporters, and musicians from flooding the Brighton streets for 4 days.
We made sure to try and have a stop at every venue for a slew of our new favourite artists of 2026. Below you can catch the gallery of what we caught and a playlist to go along with. Happy listening and look forward to sharing more great artists in 2027!
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Searows @ Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA
May 8th 2026: Searows @ Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA
Searows | Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Alec Duckart (otherwise known as Searows) is currently touring the US in support of his second album, Death in the Business of Whaling. The band made a stop in Philly on May 8th, for their largest Philly show to date at the dreamy Union Transfer, the perfect venue to capture Searows’ atmospheric sound and necessary cozy lighting to go along with it. The crowd was super respectful and quiet as they soaked in the perfect performance. Jordan Patterson opened the show.
Setlist
Belly of the Whale
Kill What You Eat
Photograph of a Cyclone
Martingale
Dearly Missed
End of the World
Coming Clean
Dirt
In Violet
Keep the Rain
Roadkill
I have more than enough
Junie
Encore:
House Song
Geese
Jordan Patterson
