Drowners drowned me in despair, but Bully made it worth the experience.

I was totally stoked about this concert because of Drowners. I saw them back in May (Read more about it here) and they were great! So of course I was expecting this concert to either be the same or even better. But oh boy, 5 months can really change a band. I'm going to assume that being on the road for 5 months is restless and that's why they were disappointing for me.


It wasn't their performance that was disappointing, that was pretty much the same as the last time I saw them. Only difference was a band member, but like I said, it didn't affect their performance in anyway. What disappointed me was how they treated the fans. Now I can see why they, more like Matt, treated the fans as if he were scanning them out in a grocery store. However whatever the reason might have been he should've put up a front. It felt as if he was trying to just either take a picture, sign merchandise, or both, then get to the next person.


I was incredibly disappointed, but I guess as the audience grows so does their ego. While their time and gratitude towards the fans just decreases. I guess I shouldn't be too harsh though. Maybe they were just trying to get to everybody, I mean, it was a pretty big crowd who wanted to be with them. I think what irritated me the most was when the fans were waiting for them to come out. They took forever, and like I said I understand being restless and not wanting to do something, but when your whole career is based on a group of people it's best to satisfy them and give them what they want. Not everybody is going to be as understanding and forgiving.



Despite Drowners being a complete disappointment, Bully was pretty good. I had never heard of them before till that night. They were the opening act and I have to say their set was pretty short. They played about six or seven songs. Majority of their songs were fast and had a punk feel to it. The music reminded me of a band from the 90s. I can't put my finger on who they sound like, but it's very familiar. Alicia's, the lead singer, voice also kind of sounded like the lead singer from Moonpools & the Caterpillars (a short lived 90s band that is worth the listen). They're definitely a band to check out. Especially if you like 90s type of music, which I happen to love.

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Stasia Onyx

Marian Hill Is just absolute Gold!!!!

This Vine and the video above is what introduced me to Marian Hill. Of course seeing a young Leonardo DiCaprio is what actually gave me interest in watching the Vine. However, while seeing his youthful and amazing face about fifty times in a row, I was really digging the song playing in the background. So after watching the vine so many times in a row just to hear the song again, and of course to see Leo, I realized that I could just Google the lyrics to find information about the song. That's when I found out about Marian Hill and that's when I stumbled upon their Souncloud, listened to One Time SO MANY more times, then at some point I just let the complete Play (EP) playlist play and it all peaked my interest. 

After listening to the playlist, I listened to all their other songs and I fell in love with their cover of Zella Day's Sweet Ophelia. I am absolutely OBSESSED with their cover- I love it! It's been about three weeks that I've been listening to it nonstop and I still can't get enough. I will definitely be on the lookout for more songs and concert events. About the latter, it seems that they're touring/make stops around the Philly area. So to all who are in the area, definitely go to a show and check them out- It's a must! You guys don't know how jealous I am of those who will get to experience them live. Especially at this moment because they're just so incredibly fresh and new, and not a lot of people know about them yet. I assure you guys, if they keep putting out great tracks, everybody will know who they are very soon!

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Stasia Onyx

The Airborne Toxic Event and The Valley Below

Me and my best friend arrived at a reasonable time to see her favorite band (The Airborne Toxic Event), so we could get a good view of the stage, but also be close enough just in case somebody came down to the crowd. Of course since she was pretty stoked. Her aura just shared itself with me, making me equally excited. Although there was an ulterior motive to my excitement, it being that I wanted to see Noah because I had met him back at a concert in 2013, and I was just curious to know if he'd remember me. I know, I was be really hopeful. The atmosphere seemed the same as it always does at The House of Blues, which is a lot of buzz. The crowd of course increasingly grew throughout the night. However, for the opening, the crowd was moderate, not too little and not too packed with people.


The Valley Below

The first thing I noticed when the 

band came out was one of the lead singers. Honestly, the first thing I noticed was her outfit. I absolutely loved it. It was just so flow-y and her makeup was so dark and it just contrasted from her bohemian clothes, but it all just made her physical appearance perfect. I'm not good at explaining fashion, hahaha, so back to music. Then when she sang that first note I loved her voice. It reminded me of Siouxsie Sioux, from Siouxsie & the Banshees, with a sort of Lana Del Rey type of voice. Besides her, there were also two other band members who were guys. One was the other lead singer and the other guy was the keyboardist.

As a band they seemed to be really connected especially the two lead singers, which we (the whole crowd) later found out, or more like inferred that they were a couple. Which was also a little weird to see on stage. I mean it's not like they were making out or anything, but she would like clean his sweat, put the cup to his mouth so he could drink water, and honestly I felt like I was watching The Donna Reed Show, which is not to say it's a bad thing... I'm just gonna leave it at- you could just see she really cared for him and I guess I'm not to seeing that everyday. Also I kind of felt bad for the other guy, 'cause it was like he was the third wheel. Anyhow, besides that their performance was excellent. Most songs sounded like Edward Sharp & The Magnetic Zeros and a bit The Airborne Toxic Event.


TATE

The Airborne Toxic Event. They are the most kindest band mates I have ever met. As I mentioned before I saw them back in 2013 at this festival called Edgefest. It was Edgefest 23 to be exact and so many great bands were playing. Some were even signing and they happened to be one of the few who were signing. So of course me and my best friend, who is in love with them- especially with Mikel, go to get their signatures. It was hilarious because she actually cried when she met them and I think they were truly appreciative and of course a bit taken by surprise. So after that climax we started "camping out" where they were hanging out, they noticed and Mikel and Noah came to talk to us. It was so awesome! We had like the greatest conversation and it felt so normal and amazing. Never have I ever had that sort of connection with artists and band members when I talk to them. I loved it.

So that's one of the reasons why I was pretty excited to see them again. They sure as hell did not disappoint at this show once again. They were great, Mikel was great, however Noah wasn't there. I looked and looked and thought maybe if I put my glasses on I can see him, but nope he was nowhere in sight. Later on I found out that he was taking an indefinite hiatus because he recently had a child, so I forgave him. I just love how great they are to their fans. They take the time to have conversations, sign, and take photos with their fans and best of all while they're doing all this they DO NOT seemed bothered about it. And if they are bothered, they hide it exceptionally well. 

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Stasia Onyx