Caroline Rose played Underground Arts in Philadelphia a few weeks ago in celebration of her phenomenal 2018 release Loner. Rose and her tight band were superb as were the awesome openers And The Kids.

Courtney Barnett recently returned to Philadelphia to play The Fillmore. A packed crowd heard a brilliant Barnett rip through her super 2018 record Tell Me How You Really Feel as well as previous works. Waxahatchee opened with a glorious set.

The Goon Sax opened their North American tour in Philadelphia at Johnny Brenda’s. Some portraits were captured ahead of the show, as seen here.

Florence + The Machine played a brilliant set of evocative tunes at Wells Fargo Center on October 14. Florence Welch was as electric as ever on this stop for the High as Hope tour. Grizzly Bear opened with their brand of ethereal rock.

The Beths played Everybody Hits in Philadelphia recently. Portraits with them were captured before the awesome show.

To close out September, Alvvays played two sold out shows at Union Transfer. Their indie pop was as infectious as ever. Snail Mail and Hatchie both wowed in the opening slots.

Belly recently played a double set of indie rock at Union Transfer in support of their first album in 23 years, “Dove.” It was a glorious night of indie rock led by Tanya Donelly, Gail Greenwood, Chris Gorman and Thomas Gorman.

Dream Wife kicked off their first North American headlining tour in Philadelphia on September 24. It was a phenomenal show from start, with openers War Violet and Russo, to the finish with the awesome rock of Dream Wife.

Emma Ruth Rundle put on a powerful performance at PhilaMOCA a few weeks ago behind her new album “On Dark Horses.” Jaye Jayle were a great opening act.

Superorganism played to a packed Union Transfer on Thursday, September 13. With their unique, catchy lyrics mixed with the a fascinating aural and visual palette, they were fabulously entertaining from the first note to last. Yuno opened with an engaging set.

Ex Hex rocked Philadelphia on Monday, September 10, with a mix of old and brand new songs. The trio of Mary Timony, Betsy Wright and Laura Harris sounded superb at the Boot & Saddle. EZTV played a solid opening set.

First Aid Kit delivered a stupendous performance at The Fillmore Philadelphia on Saturday, September 8. Playing behind the 2018 album Ruins and the brand new EP Tender Offerings, sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg  were as exceptional as ever. Julia Jacklin opened with a solid set.

Body/Head, Kim Gordon and Bill Nace’s rock duo, melted faces and obliterated ears at their recent PhilaMOCA show.

Gunn-Truscinski Duo opened and dazzled as well.

On July 26, Nicki Bluhm played The Foundry in Philadelphia. Photos of her and her band’s soundcheck as well as some portraits were captured.

On July 21, country folk singer Lori McKenna played behind her new LP The Tree at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. The sublime performance was opened by Whitney Fenimore.