renforshort performing at The Masquerade (Purgatory) in Atlanta, GA on September 23, 2022. All photos taken by Chandler Bunzol.
Conor Maynard | Washington DC
Conor Maynard performing at 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on September 23, 2022. All photos taken by Ashton Sotiro.
Kehlani | Vancouver
Kehlani (with support from Rico Nasty and Destin Conrad) performing at PNE Amphitheatre in Vancouver, BC on September 21, 2022. All photos taken by Laura Harvey.
Alec Benjamin | Philadelphia
Alec Benjamin (with support from Claire Rosinkranz) performing at The Met Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA on September 20, 2022. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Ghost | Youngstown
Ghost (with support from Mastodon and Spiritbox) performing at Covelli Centre in Youngstown, OH on September 20, 2022. All photos taken by Kayla Kreller.
JP Saxe | New York City
JP Saxe performing at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City on September 21, 2022. All photos taken by Samantha Crowley.
Matt Maeson | Atlanta
Matt Maeson (with support from Steinza) performing at The Masquerade (Heaven) in Atlanta, GA on September 21, 2022. All photos taken by Alyssa Hudson.
My Chemical Romance | Newark
My Chemical Romance (with support from Thursday and The Homeless Gospel Choir) performing at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on September 20, 2022. All photos taken by Sophia Zucker.
La Dispute | Toronto
La Dispute (with support from Pictoria Vark and Sweet Pill) performing at The Opera House in Toronto, ON on September 18, 2022. All photos taken by Carly Boomer.
Bleachers | Grand Rapids
Bleachers performing at Van Noord Arena in Grand Rapids, MI on September 17, 2022. All photos taken by Isabel Dowell.
Ruel | Brooklyn
Ruel performing at Baby's All Right in Brooklyn, NY on September 15, 2022. All photos taken by Amélie Stoddard.
Primavera Sound | Los Angeles
Primavera Sound LA featuring PinkPantheress, Clairo, Giveon, Mitski, Lorde, Tierra Whack, Khruangbin, Surf Curse, Nine Inch Nails, Faye Webster, King Krule, girl in red, Arctic Monkeys, and James Blake in Los Angeles, CA September 16 - 18, 2022. All photos taken by Shannon Williams.
NIKI | San Francisco
NIKI (with support from Paravi) performing at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, CA on September 14, 2022. All photos taken by Brandon Lu.
Joshua Bassett | New York City
Joshua Bassett (with support from Lindsey Lomis) performing at Bowery Ballroom in New York City on September 12, 2022. All photos taken by Elizabeth Feirstein.
Junny | Dallas
Junny performing at Trees in Dallas, TX on September 11, 2022. All photos taken by Anchita Tandon.
Miss May I | Vancouver
Miss May I (with support from Currents and LANDMVRKS) performing at Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, BC on September 10, 2022. All photos taken by Emma-Jane Dotchuk.
Twenty One Pilots | Philadelphia
Twenty One Pilots (with support from Peter McPoland) performing at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on September 2, 2022. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown | Nashville
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown performing at The Basement East in Nashville, TN on September 10, 2022. All photos taken by Elizabeth Marsh.
Knocked Loose | Toronto
Knocked Loose (with support from Dying Fetus, Terror, and Omerta) performing at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, ON on September 8, 2022. All photos taken by Carly Boomer.
Jungle | Atlanta
With the vibe of a night lounge, fans of Jungle were buzzing with anticipation for the British duo. Joining forces in 2013, Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland founded the neo-soul/funk project, Jungle. At The Eastern in Atlanta, Jungle’s latest world tour has begun with performances from Paul Cherry.
The lights dim and Jungle’s name lights up as music starts to swarm in. A low buzz that grows louder, Jungle’s name bleeds to a warm orange and the intro for “Keep Moving” begins. The 4-minute track off of their latest album, Loving In Stereo, has Atlanta fans singing their hearts out. As the song comes to a close, another fan favorite plays out through the venue. “All Of The Time,” the third track from Loving In Stereo, is the moment of a life time. The fast-paced, upbeat jam has ignited The Eastern and fans’ hands are in the air.
With LED screens behind them, Jungle and their band are staged perfectly. Their bassist and guitarist are spaced out on either side of the table where Lloyd-Watson and McFarland are. Their drummer is just behind their guitarist — leaving the kongo drum player on the opposite side of the stage. Warm welcomes echo through The Eastern as Jungle says hello. “It’s been about four years since we’ve been here,” McFarland reckons.
“Who’s been here since the beginning?” Watson asks the crowd. The audience roars as “The Heat” plays from their self-titled debut album. From there, the band plays through famous tracks like: “Beat 54 (All Good Now),” “Bonnie Hill,” and “Julia.” The venue space is packed— people are shoulder to shoulder— and the temperature is rising. “I’m a troubled man, changed by the things I do…” Jungle’s “Happy Man” from their second studio album, For Ever, builds to its chorus and everyone is screaming along. With songs like, “Casio,” and “Cherry,” Jungle uses their lighting and stage direction to their advantage. The LED screens project palm trees, pulsating waves, and various colors to match the aesthetic of the track.
“Good Times,” one of the latest releases from Jungle this summer, has their audience sweating and jumping at every break. The feel-good 3-minute song is a cathartic release for fans in Atlanta. The concert winds to an end with “Truth,” Jungle and their band exit the stage and fans start chanting: “A few more songs! A few more songs!” No more than a few minutes later, Jungle is taking the stage. “Atlanta,” Lloyd-Watson begins, holding for applause. “Would you like us to play a few more songs?” And the crowd immediately eruptions as “Fire” plays and weaves into “What D’You Know About Me.” Jungle Atlanta performance ends with their final tracks: “Time” and “Busy Earnin’.”
With almost 20 songs performed, Jungle rocked Atlanta. Jungle’s last date of tour is September 22, 2022 at Firefly Festival in Dover, DE. If you can’t get enough of the good times, you can find Jungle on Instagram and Twitter (@jungle4eva). Jungle’s entire discography is available wherever you stream music!
Words by Kaylee Pickens
Photos by Chandler Bunzol