Duckwrth performing at The Roxy in Los Angeles, CA on September 8, 2021. All photos taken by Sarah Ohta.
Arrested Youth | Philadelphia
Arrested Youth (with support from Jay Joseph) performing at Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia, PA on September 5, 2021. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Bryce Vine | Louisville
Bryce Vine performing at Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY on August 24, 2021. All photos taken by Emerson Swoger.
The Band CAMINO | Nashville
The Band CAMINO (with support from Valley) performing at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on August 31, 2021. All photos taken by Molly Cotham.
Caamp | Columbus
Caamp (with support from Hiss Golden Messenger and Angela Perley) performing at Express LIVE in Columbus, OH on August 27, 2021. All photos taken by Kayla Kreller.
Glass Animals | Brooklyn
Glass Animals performing at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY on August 31, 2021. All photos taken by Elizabeth Feirstein.
Joyce Manor | Los Angeles
Concerts are finally back, and there was no better way to kick off the punk pop scene in LA than by celebrating Joyce Manor’s 10-year anniversary of their self-titled album.
Amidst a pandemic world, I made it to the venue just in time to see Virginia-based punk pop/indie rock band Turnover grace the stage. Nostalgia hit as they started off the night with hits from Peripheral Vision and Good Nature. Crowd surfers made their way through a packed Hollywood Palladium as the band played hits like “Dizzy on the Comedown.” As a supporter of the band since the release of Peripheral Vision in 2015, it has been interesting watching them grow over the years. Each performance they put on shows their dynamic growth and how they stand out from other bands on every lineup.
Up next was headliner Joyce Manor, who brought the energy of a classic punk show. In celebration of their self-titled album, they played fan favorites like “Beach Community,” “Orange Julius,” and “Constant Headache” which were an instant hit with the crowd of loyal supporters. They also played newer hits like “Fake I.D.” and “Heart Tattoo.” The band is always refreshing to watch live; for just a few hours, the rest of the world doesn’t matter or exist at all.
Words and photos by Sammi Hsu.
Hella Mega Tour | Philadelphia
Hella Mega Tour featuring Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer (with support from The Interrupters) performing at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA on August 20, 2021. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival | Chicago
Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival featuring Goldenboymnny, SSGKobe, femdot., Yung Baby Tate, Landon Cube, Lil Skies, glaive, Lil Yachty, A$AP Rocky, KA$HDAMI, City Morgue, Lil Baby, SoFaygo, Don Toliver, $NOT, ericdoa, and Lil Uzi Vert in Chicago, IL on August 20 - 22, 2021. All photos taken by Jared Callaway.
All Time Low | Harrisburg
All Time Low returned to Harrisburg’s most popular venue for a great night of live music and celebration. Openers Grayscale and The Maine provided incredible support for the second show of Harrisburg University’s summer concert series.
Enthusiastic fans lined up around the block starting in the early afternoon, despite the 90 degree heat. A dream lineup for some fans, the openers only reinforced the strength that Harrisburg University is bringing to the Central PA music scene. All three bands wasted no time getting on stage and doing what they missed the most, connecting with and performing for their fans. Grayscale and The Maine offered lengthy sets, packed with new and older hits. They are probably some of the best openers that I have seen, and meshed so well with the fanbase there to see All Time Low. Grayscale was celebratory and loud, and The Maine was expressive and connected so deeply with the audience. I would absolutely see either of those bands again.
All Time Low graced the stage through a curtain of applause. They bring such a warm, welcoming energy that envelopes the whole crowd as they begin playing. The audience members varied so drastically in age, and they made sure to play songs from every era to include all of their fanbase. All Time Low always seems to enjoy their time in Harrisburg, and we can’t wait to have them back again.
Special thanks to Harrisburg University. Harrisburg University is the only nonprofit STEM-focused school between Philly and Pittsburgh, currently with just over seven thousand students. Within the past two years, Harrisburg University has worked (and succeeded) to bring some of the biggest names in music to the Central Pennsylvania area. Past acts have included PVRIS, Death Cab for Cutie, Earthgang, and The Struts; these shows were extremely well-attended and caught people’s attention. Over the course of the next few months, the Harrisburg University Concert Series continues with acts including: Misterwives, Bishop Briggs, Young the Giant, Portugal. The Man, Cage the Elephant, Bleachers, and Cold War Kids. Harrisburg University is reviving the live music scene in Harrisburg, and these shows are just the beginning. To learn more about the upcoming shows and Harrisburg University, visit concertseries.harrisburgu.edu.
Words and photos by Rebecca Mae.
Ellie Holcomb | Nashville
Ellie Holcomb performing at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on August 19, 2021. All photos taken by Christopher Vega.
PVRIS | Philadelphia
PVRIS (with support from Royal & the Serpent) performing at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA on August 13, 2021. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Staind + '68 | Alpharetta
‘68 and Staind performing at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA on August 8, 2021. All photos taken by Alyssa Hudson.
Rise Against | Atlanta
Rise Against (with support from The Menzingers and Descendents) performing at Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA on August 6, 2021. All photos taken by Alyssa Hudson.
Bully | Lexington
Bully (with support from Smut) performing at The Burl in Lexington, KY on July 29, 2021. All photos taken by Emerson Swoger.
MAX | Chicago
MAX performing at Park West in Chicago, IL on July 28, 2021. All photos taken by Jared Callaway.
Japanese Breakfast | Atlanta
Japanese Breakfast performing at The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA on July 24, 2021. All photos taken by Christopher Vega.
Nick Shoulders | Columbia
Nick Shoulders performing at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO on July 25, 2021. All photos taken by Chase Gray.
Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves | Ardmore
Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves (with support from Micky James) performing at Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA on July 15, 2021. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Fitz and The Tantrums | Cincinnati
Fitz and The Tantrums performing at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati, OH on July 13, 2021. All photos taken by Emerson Swoger.