Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band | photo by Josh Pelta-Heller for WXPN
The Boss, and so much more, are on our live music agenda this week.
Although their last album Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling came out last year, Philly’s own Slaughter Beach, Dog are back on the road, playing a run of shows through the fall. With a clever folk sound, Slaughter Beach, Dog are a band you don’t want to miss! They will be joined on Sunday by Fenne Lily at The Stone Pony. // 7 p.m., $27, AA – Emma Zoe Polyak
Much like the name would suggest, Washed Out have a downbeat, slightly faded, electronic vibe. The epitome of chillwave, their music ranges from synth-heavy and psychedelic to jazzier mashups that, above all, invite a sense of calm. The project of producer and multi-instrumentalist Ernest Greene, Washed Out’s Notes from a Quiet Life came out earlier this year. Charlie & Margot (don’t be fooled, it’s the solo project of Matteo DeBenedetti) will open. // 8 p.m., $35, AA – E.Z.P.
Who can pass on an opportunity to see Bruce Springsteen?? I could tell you about his prolific, 50+ year rock n’ rolling career, but really, The Boss needs no introduction. He’ll be playing Citizen’s Bank Park on Wednesday and Friday, having recently featured as a guest at Zach Bryan’s second night in Philly. What are you waiting for?! // 7:30 p.m., $187 and up, AA – E.Z.P.
Have you noticed that Childish Gambino looks an awful lot like Donald Glover? Just kidding, I know they’re one and the same. From his start as a comedian/rapper, Childish Gambino has become one of the most creative and innovative artists of his generation. Most recently, he dropped Brando Stone and The New World, the studio and soundtrack album accompanying his upcoming film of the same name. With news circling that this is Glover’s last tour as Childish Gambino, there’s all the more reason not to miss his show at Wells Fargo Center this Wednesday. WILLOW will open for an all-around spectacular show. // 8 p.m., $49.50 and up, AA – E.Z.P.
Born in Lancaster, based in Los Angeles, indie electropop artist LYNCS is making a return to her home state this Wednesday with a gig at World Cafe Live, on tour with Alberta artist Laur Elle. LYNCS just released a sublime new single called “Nothing With You,” and will also share the stage this week with Philly’s Sophie Coran. // 8 p.m., $15, AA – John Vettese
Whether you’re still riding high on their post-Barbie wave of attention, or you’ve found yourself immersed in their recent documentary It’s Only Life After All, now is a great time to be a fan of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, aka The Indgo Girls. Thursday night they’ll return to Philly to headline the TD Pavilion at The Mann with like-minded 90s rock troubadour Melissa Etheridge. // 7:30 p.m., $40, AA – J.V.
Hard working, hard-touring Philadelphians Mo Lowda & the Humble are on the road again, and this Friday their anthemic modern rock will shake the rafters at the North Jersey shore point Asbury Lanes. The band’s recent self titled album is just about a year old, and “Restive” still sounds tremendous. Brother Andrew shares the bill with them this Friday night. // 7 p.m., $20, AA – J.V.
Let some gospel and soul infused rock raise your spirits this Friday night when Michael and Tanya Trotter, aka The War and Treaty, headline The Music Hall at World Cafe Live. Their third studio album, Lover’s Game, came out last year and made the duo’s biggest impact yet. Leon Timbo joins them on their return to Philly. // 8 p.m., $25, AA – J.V.
The newest project from Philly songwriter Rob Grote, Super Infinity is a lowkey, one-man acoustic act that’s just as thoughtful and emotional as his work under other aliases (surreal solo work as Goat Mumbles, charged rock in a long stint leading The Districts). Pine Barons and Brian Meitz open. // 8 p.m., $12, 21+ – Claire Brown
The Big Star Quintet is a supergroup consisting of Big Star drummer (and sole surviving member) Jody Stephens and a host of other big stars in their own right – Mike Mills of R.E.M. and Pat Sansone of Wilco among them. It’s like a Dead & Company type deal. They’ll be performing Big Star’s classic Radio City for its fiftieth anniversary at The Keswick Theatre this week – don’t miss it! // 8 p.m., $34.50 and up, AA – C.B.
There are bands that have a grip on the Spotify and TikTok charts; Wallows has a strangehold on them. They may be incapable of not writing viral hits. Come see them at The Mann this week (joined by Auckland indie popper BENEE) and see if you can’t ambiently soak up some of that magical algorithm-driving power. // 7:30 p.m., $27.50, AA – C.B.
When I was a kid I used to play Pissed Jeans in the car while my Dad drove me to school. I’d thrash around in the passenger seat with animalistic fury. A few times I hit my head on the dashboard while headbanging to Why Love Now. That was seven years ago; now, they’re touring in support of their comeback record Half Divorced, and I’m looking forward to denting my cranium on the Anchor Rock Club barriers in the exact same spot. //8 p.m., $15, 18+ – C.B.
