Young the Giant / Milky Chance @ The Mann Center - Philadelphia
June 11th 2023: Young the Giant & Milky Chance, TALK @ The Mann Center - Philadelphia
Sameer of Young The Giant - Photos Courtesy of Carolyn Lederach
Last year Young the Giant released their 5th studio album, American Bollywood, an album showcasing the themes around Sameer Gadhia parent’s move from India to the United States and what they went through as American immigrants. The stage design immediately caught my attention, capturing themes of the album while also adding on fun themes like a disco ball. Another exciting element of the show was the break up of the setlist into four different Acts (much like the album), sprinkling three or four songs split up with a mildly Wes Anderson video breaking up the sets.
This tour was also special because we were treated to a co-headlining bill comprised of Germany’s Milky Chance. The band was also celebrating a recent album release with Living in a Haze. Featuring their signature sound of New Wave and blending elements of reggae and club beats, you can’t help but have a little dance and fun.
Milky Chance
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94/7 Birthday Bash // Portland, OR
To celebrate 21 years as Portland’s go-to alternative radio station, 94/7 threw its second annual “Birthday Bash,” this time extending the party over two days. As per 94/7 style, each lineup was stacked with both well-established bands, such as Young the Giant and AWOLNATION, and up-and-comers, like Chef’Special and Coleman Hell. Not only did the radio station produce a killer lineup, but they made drastic improvements on last year’s 20th birthday bash. A misting tent was set up as a sanctuary from the 90+ degree weather, as well as a water-refill station, a large area to lay blankets down, and two jumbo screens on either side of the stage so everyone could see. Highlights of the fest included the long awaited return to Portland of Young the Giant, Coleman Hell’s incredibly energetic start to day 2 despite the blazing heat, Robert Delong’s dazzling one-man show, and AWOLNATION’s strong finish to the unforgettable weekend. If this is what 94/7 did for their 21st birthday, I can’t wait to see what happens next year when they’re feelin’ 22.
Photos Courtesy of: Sydnie Kobza
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