Vacation Manor performing at Tulips in Fort Worth, TX on October 21, 2021. All photos taken by Maia Tharp.
Lucy Dacus | Philadelphia
Lucy Dacus (with support from Shamir) performing at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA on October 20, 2021. All photos taken by Sophia Zucker.
State Champs | Cleveland
The Pure Noise Records tour brought pop punk and mosh pits to the House of Blues in Cleveland last Wednesday.
Bearings started out the show. They immediately brought energy to the room and had fans jumping and singing by their first song. From “Better Yesterday” to “Sway,” they played a fantastic set.
The energy did not let up when Just Friends took the stage. They were not what I was expecting in the best way possible. This funk rock band, on an otherwise pop punk heavy bill, had everyone in the building dancing. Concerts are always more special when you can tell the band is putting their all into a performance and genuinely enjoying every moment, and that’s exactly what Just Friends brought to the table. They were having the time of their lives and it shown through, not only with their performing, but also in the interactions between the band members.
Four Year Strong was up next. Impressive riffs and heavy vocals swept through the venue as lights strobed. The crowd surfing was constant and really set the precedent for the rest of the night.
The band I was arguably most excited to see on this tour was Real Friends. I’ve been a huge fan since buying a “Composure” CD at Warped Tour back in 2018. Of course their original vocalist, Dan Lambton, is crazy talented, but I was looking forward to hearing their new vocalist live and Cody Muraro did not disappoint. He gave a wonderful performance and brought that same Real Friends energy I was hoping for. They played a ton of old favorites like “I’ve Given Up On You” and “Get By” along with newer songs like “Nervous Wreck” and “Storyteller.” Real Friends lyrics are catchy and heartfelt and it’s always so cathartic to be able to experience them live and scream those lyrics at the top of your lungs.
Every time I’ve had the honor of seeing State Champs live it has been one big party and this night was no different. From their opening song, “Secrets,” until the confetti rained down during their final encore of “Dead and Gone,” the singing, jumping, moshing, and crowdsurfing was nonstop. I absolutely cannot wait until the next time I get to see these guys.
This was such an incredibly fun show from start to finish and it’s easy to see that Pure Noise has a great group of bands on their roster. I hope you were able to see a show on this tour and I highly recommend catching all of the bands at any upcoming shows they have in your area.
Words and photos by Kayla Kreller.
Tennis | Dallas
Tennis performing at Granada Theater in Dallas, TX on October 19, 2021. All photos taken by Maia Tharp.
Blue October | Philadelphia
Blue October (with support from Yam Haus) performing at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA on October 14, 2021. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
HUNNY | Atlanta
HUNNY (with support from Small Crush and Michi) performing at The Masquerade (Purgatory) in Atlanta, GA on October 16, 2021. All photos taken by Chandler Bunzol.
Nothing | Philadelphia
Nothing (with support from Frankie Rose and Enumclaw) performing at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA on October 16, 2021. All photos taken by Sophia Zucker.
The Districts | Grand Rapids
The Districts (with support from girlpuppy) performing at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, MI on October 15, 2021. All photos taken by Isabel Dowell.
Manchester Orchestra | Philadelphia
Manchester Orchestra (with support from Foxing and Slothrust) performing at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA on October 15, 2021. All photos taken by Sophia Zucker.
Caroline Rose | Brooklyn
Caroline Rose performing at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY on October 14, 2021. All photos taken by Elizabeth Feirstein.
TV Girl | Philadelphia
TV Girl (with support from Jordana) performing at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia, PA on October 11, 2021. All photos taken by Sophia Zucker.
Turnstile | Philadelphia
Turnstile performing at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA on October 10, 2021. All photos taken by Sophia Zucker.
ZHU | Los Angeles
ZHU performing at Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on October 10, 2021. All photos taken by Sarah Ohta.
Liz Cooper | Brooklyn
Liz Cooper performing at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY on October 9, 2021. All photos taken by Elizabeth Feirstein.
The Black Dahlia Murder | Sayreville
The Black Dahlia (with support from Carnifex, After The Burial, Rivers of Nihil, and Undeath) performing at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on October 9, 2021. All photos taken by Sophia Zucker.
Alec Benjamin | Philadelphia
Alec Benjamin (with support from Anson Seabra) performing at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, PA on October 8, 2021. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Porter Robinson | Columbus
Porter Robinson (with support from Jai Wolf and James Ivy) performing at EXPRESS LIVE! in Columbus, OH on October 6, 2021. All photos taken by Kayla Kreller.
Weathers | Philadelphia
Weathers (with support from Aaron Taos and Kenzo Cregan) performing at The Foundry in Philadelphia, PA on October 3, 2021. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
We Came as Romans | Sayreville
We Came as Romans (with support from The Devil Wears Prada, Dayseeker, and Hollow Front) performing at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on October 5, 2021. All photos taken by Ryan Levy.
Goody Grace | New York City
Goody Grace performing at Mercury Lounge in New York City on October 4, 2021. All photos taken by Alexis Marzo.