After several years developing their sound and creative vision in Philadelphia, alternative pop singer-songwriter AnnonXL moved to Los Angeles in 2021 to take their music to the next level. Flash forward to this summer when their next phase, the EP SO HORNY THAT I CRIED., released on streaming services. The project is an effervescent soundscape of self-discovery and desire, and Annon packed the house at Johnny Brenda’s this past Friday night in a return to Philly to play the album for their hometown fans.
Joining them on the bill were Aleana, a longtime peer and friend of Annon who delivers a chill and pensive take on R&B / soul, and the new artist Soulpatch. The centerpiece, though, was Annon, and specifically their soaring and elastic voice, which burst with emotion in nimble runs across keys and octaves.
Check out photos from the show below; for more on AnnonXL, visit their Linktree.
AnnonXL | photo by Megan Matuzak for WXPN
AnnonXL | photo by Megan Matuzak for WXPN
AnnonXL | photo by Megan Matuzak for WXPN
Aleana | photo by Megan Matuzak for WXPN
Aleana | photo by Megan Matuzak for WXPN
Soulpatch | photo by Megan Matuzak for WXPN