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
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
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
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
Spacey Jane @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia
September 6th 2025: Spacey Jane @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
Spacey Jane - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Australia’s Spacey Jane made their return to Philadelphia, playing their largest headlining show to date at The Fillmore. Despite the rain, eager fans flocked to the venue to catch the band’s set. Spacey Jane is currently on tour in support of their third studio album, If That Makes Sense. With a catalogue full of bops, it’s hard to complain about any songs on the setlist.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a band who have fully taken up a stage. Not in the sense of stage set-up, but in coverage. Each member’s instrument was wireless, and you could often find them chasing around each other, or leaping through the air, and having nothing but fun on stage. Although there wasn’t much stage banter, the number of songs they packed in made up for it. I truly can’t wait til Spacey Jane returns!
Setlist
Through My Teeth
Estimated Delivery
Skin
Lunchtime
All The Noise
Sawteeth
Whateverrrr
How to Kill Houseplants
Feeding the Family
Thrills
It's Been a Long Day
Ily the Most
Head Cold
Good for You
Hardlight
Booster Seat
Encore:
So Much Taller
Lots of Nothing
Yoke Lore @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia
June 8th 2025: Yoke Lore @ The Fillmore- Philadelphia, PA
Yoke Lore - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Adrian (aka Yoke Lore) took the stage in Philadelphia on June 8th 2025, opening for Jack’s Mannequin. With newer material shining alongside older favorites, Yoke Lore proved that he can translate deeply personal songwriting into an expansive, communal live experience.
Setlist
Cruciform I
Softy
Chin Up
Shake
Hallucinate
Goodpain
Winona
Beige
JoJo @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia
March 28th 2025: JoJo @ The Fillmore- Philadelphia, PA
JoJo - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
JoJo’s March 28th performance at the Fillmore in Philadelphia was nothing short of electrifying. After years of navigating the music industry’s complexities, JoJo has indeed found her voice and delivered a setlist that was as dynamic as it was emotional. JoJo’s vocals were pitch-perfect, and there was an undeniable connection between her and the audience that felt both intimate and grand at the same time.
The blend of old hits and newer material was well-balanced, showcasing JoJo’s evolution as an artist. From the early 2000s hits like “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little, Too Late” to the more mature sounds of her latest tracks “Too Much to Say” and “Porcelin,” JoJo proved her versatility and ability to captivate listeners across a broad spectrum of her catalog. Not to mention the fact that she’s setting sail to a whole new crowd after the release of her best-selling memoir, Over the Influence.
Setlist
COff Again
Nobody
Baby It's You
Like That
Fresh New Sheets
Bad Habits
Gold
Think About You
Marvins Room (Drake cover)
Ready To Love
Start Over
Love Galore (SZA cover)
Weak (SWV cover)
Lose Control (Teddy Swims cover)
One Last Time
Too Much To Say
Leave (Get Out)
Too Little Too Late
Good Thing
Porcelain
Never Say Goodbye
