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Kid Koala x Lealani (Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA, October 3, 2025) [DELTRON 3030]

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[ATTENDED: October 3, 2025] Kid Koala x Lealani

I’ve been a fan of Kid Koala for a really long time.  His turntable skills are incredible.  I was able to see him once (I can’t believe it was 7 and a half years ago).  I’ve been wanting to catch him again ever since.  And here he was, playing with Deltron and doing his own set.  I didn’t know what the X Lealani meant, but we would soon find out.

Kid Koala came out and moved over to his three turntables.  And as he started playing some records, he said, I’m Kid Koala and I’m here to play records incorrectly.  And then his cameras turned on.  He had cameras mounted above the turntables so you could watch his hands as he scratched and spun his vinyl.

His set was so much fun and having the cameras on meant you could see that he had taped marks and other notifications on his vinyl that helped him keep track of where to put the needle.  Watching him spin the vinyl backwards to get it to exactly where he wanted it was amazing.  He didn’t play any of his own songs, he played samples and snippets of songs and had everybody bopping along.

After a few minutes, he brought Lealani out (I think she was eating dinner with him at La Chinesca–my son and I ate at La Chinesca.  And, lo and behold Kid Koala was sitting there two tables away.  I was going to say hi, but with the cane I am not subtle or fast.  So I assumed he would walk past us and I’d say hi then; but he went out a different way.  Waah wahh.)  Lealani is from Pomona California and Kid Koala introduced her as an incredible electronic musician.  She had one of those light up boxes that makes sound.  I don’t know what they’re called.  There was a camera on her as well and her hands were incredible.  She played elaborate beats and melodies on this box and the whole room was blown away.

Lealani left and Kid Koala played some more.  And then Lealani came back out with a guitar. She sang a kicking punk song while Kid Koala played some drums.  And then Kid Koala told us that he and Lealani had started a new band together and that they would be touring early next year.  This band is called Distorter and I’ll be there when they come to town.

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Lord Sko (Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA, October 3, 2025) [DELTRON 3030]

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[ATTENDED: October 3, 2025] Lord Sko

When this show was announced–Deltron 3030 playing their debut front to back– I grabbed two tickets immediately.  I grabbed one for my son because even though he didn’t know the album, I assumed he’d enjoy the show.

In addition to enjoying his company, I enjoy picking him up on the way to Philly because it usually means we can get there super early.  Which we did–although traffic was a little heavier than I expected.  But we had time to get food at La Chinesca.  And, lo and behold Kid Koala was sitting there two tables away.  I was going to say hi, but with the cane I am not subtle or fast.  So I assumed he would walk past us and I’d say hi then; but he went out a different way.  Waah wahh.

I had looked at the previous show and they were done by around 10:20, which was great because we were going to grab churros (yum!) for the ride home.  However, the previous show did not have the extra opening act, Lord Sko.

I was expecting Kid Koala to come out to his turntables.  But instead, a person came out with a laptop and got us hyped up for Lord Sko.

His logo reminded me of Newport cigarette ads. And moments later he came out.  He had on a big winter hat with ear flaps.  You could barely see his face but you could see his long hair.  And you could hear him quite clearly.  I always think it’s weird when an opening act whom I assume few have heard of, tries to get the crowd hyped up by yelling at us to put our hands up.  I mean, have man, the bar is low, but you have to earn the love.

Anyway, he began rapping and his flow was really good.  Hiphopdx said of him

A true student of the culture, his sound is nostalgic yet fresh, fearless yet effortless. From standout tracks to a fire 2025 project, he’s building momentum fast. Hip Hop heads — don’t sleep on this one

There was some technical difficulties with the laptop, but Sko handled it very well.  He even did a freestyle while the laptop rebooted.

I cam away from his set with respect for the guy (who is like 20) and I’d happily see him again.

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The Mountain Goats: Free at Noon (World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA, October 3, 2025)

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[ATTENDED: October 3, 2025] The Mountain Goats

I have wanted to see The Mountain Goats for years–pretty much ever since my friend Andrew introduced me to them (with burnt CD copies of albums).  I finally got to see them this summer while playing with Guster and that was great.  I had no idea that the band had so much fun up there and I really enjoyed their set (as I figured I would).

So when they announced this Free at Noon, I jumped at the ticket.  Sure I had just seen them two months ago, but they were great and I wanted more!

I walked in and the usher suggested I sit in the ADA section.  I didn’t want to, as I like being closer, but the crowd was big and rather tall, so I grabbed a seat and happened to be right next to the very Andrew who introduced me to them.  It makes sense that he would be there (he said the same about me) and it was a fun surprise.

The band came out and started with one of my favorite Mountain Goats songs, The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton.  I cannot believe that the song is 25 years old!

I actually wondered how many different songs I’d hear compared to the summer’s set.  Well, it was mostly the same, but of the nine songs they played, there were three that they didn’t play this summer.

But, it was also really fun to know the other songs.  I had really enjoyed Bones Don’t Rust last time and I really really liked Broken to Begin With–a terrific song from the new album.

I really like seeing John Darnielle pogo during the instrumentals and bounce from one musician to the next smiling at the music they are playing–sometimes seeming maybe surprised by a move or another.

He explained that the new album is about a sinking ship (which he is on). Rocks in My Pockets is about it as is Great Pirates.  (more…)

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TWRP (Underground Arts, Philadelphia, PA, October 1, 2025)

Posted in LAPD, Los Angeles Power Disco, Philadelphia, PA, TWRP, Underground Arts on October 2, 2025| Leave a Comment »

[ATTENDED: October 1, 2025] TWRP


My son and I saw TWRP open for Magic Sword back in 2023 and we loved them.  We saw them again when they headlined.  And they’re the reason I went to Ninja Sex Party (they opened the show and were NSP’s backing band).

And here they were playing Underground Arts!  They were originally supposed to play World Cafe Live but because of a shakeup at the venue, TWRP and several other bands abandoned WCL for other venues.  I love Underground Arts but I think WCL would have suited my purposes better (much better sight lines).

I arrived later than I intended and the place was packed.  So instead of being on the barrier, I was back a ways behind a whole bunch of tall people.  After the first two songs I moved back and off to the side.  Not the best view but better than what I had and I could see most of the band just fine.

The previous times that I’ve seen them, they were on pretty big stages, so it was interesting to see them crammed into the small UA stage.  But they did fine with it and I was pleased that Phobos the guitarist was always near the front of the stage so he wasn’t hidden by the big pole.

All of the fun aspects of TWRP were in place.  Dr Sung on his hoverboard, Dr Sung bragging about his awesomeness and the rest of the band keeping him in check.

This tour’s theme was a weekend camping trip.  There were leaves and things around the stage and the whole conceit that they were camping was on full display.

They opened with a new song (and a new chant: party party party party).  I haven’t listened to much of the new album.  They played 4 songs from it but they did not get rid of crowd faves like Bright Blue Sky (so much fun to sing along to) and of course Atomic Karate (even in this small area he was able to do his high kicks (baby) and use the nunchaku.

The segues into each song are always fun, like when he talks about all of the potential in the room as a warm up to Human Potential. (more…)

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LAPD [Los Angeles Power Disco] (Underground Arts, Philadelphia, PA, October 1, 2025) [TWRP]

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[ATTENDED: October 1, 2025] LAPD 

I was super excited for this show.  I wanted to get there early and get right up front for TWRP.  But I guess everyone else did too.  So I didn’t get a close spot at all.  I was annoyed by the people in front of me since they cut in at the least second and blocked about six shorter people.

The only consolation is that they were playing Weird Al as house music–which is a little weird since TWRP are funny, but aren’t comedy music.  But whatever, we all enjoyed it.

I’d never heard of Los Angeles Power Disco before this show.  The name was pretty funny (especially abbreviated LAPD).

The band came out on the tint stage and the trio crowded right up front.  There was a guitarist and a keyboard/bass/guitar player, and there was singer/guitarist Sarah Rayne.

Rayne had been in the band Cobra Man which played what they called Los Angeles Power Disco.  Then Cobra Man broke up very acrimoniously and Sarah took the name LAPD.

There was no drummer and honestly I don’t even know if the two guys on stage are part of LAPD or are touring musicians (LAPD has five songs out on Bandcamp, all released in 2025).

Sarah was dressed in a sequined unitard and was super interactive with the crowd.  I didn’t love the spot where I was (or the three tall people who jumped in front of us at the last second), so I couldn’t fully see what she was doing, but I know at one point she climbed on the barrier (holding hands with someone up front) and proceeded to high five and have people sing along to “Your. Time. To. Burn.” (more…)

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Doechii–All Things Go Music Festival [Day 3] (Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, September 28, 2025)

Posted in All Things Go, Almeda, Ashe, Columbia, MD, DJ Miss MIlan, DJO, Doechii, Griff, Jasmine 4.T, Kesha  , Lola Young, Marina, Maude LaTour, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Michelle, Molly Grace, Peach PRC, Rachel Chinouriri, Role Model, The Aces on September 28, 2025| Leave a Comment »

[ATTENDED: September 28, 2025] Doechii-–All Things Go [Day 3]

Her stage was designed like an overgrown jungle.  A backdrop of trees and on the stage all kinds of greenery–trees and shrubs and platforms covered in green carpeting.  It looked great.

At long last Doechii came out on stage  She was wearing a gray blazer and crazy long white finger nails.

She stood on the tall platform and rapped her songs. I don’t know any of her songs and had no idea if she was doing one long song or (as was more likely and true) a whole bunch of short songs.

In between songs she hyped her DJ Miss Milan who hyped her back.  Doechii also showed off her moves, with wicked dancing.

Some of her beats were more fun for me than others.  I enjoyed Bitch I’m Nice, which had a great beat and interludes as well as fun interjections from her DJ Miss Milan.  Miss MIlan made me laugh because it seemed like she was primarily a hype person–“make some noise!”; “it’s Doechii!!”

There was quite a reaction for NISSAN ALTIMA.  Her platform lowered and she climbed down to stage level.  She took off her blazer and revealed a gray one-piece, which allowed her to shake her ass even more.

They played a sample of America Has a Problem (by Beyonce) and Doechii asked if she could freestyle (yes, she can).

Doechii then left the stage (I know it’s part of the act, but I couldn’t believe she left after ten minutes) and DJ Miss Milan took over getting hands in the air and asking if we had a good time.  Doechii came back pretty quickly–I assume to drop off her blazer–and returned for Alter Ego.  This one was a real banger. (more…)

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Ashe–All Things Go Music Festival [Day 3] (Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, September 28, 2025)

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[ATTENDED: September 28, 2025] Ashe-–All Things Go [Day 3]

I had not  heard of Ashe either (apparently I was the only one who hadn’t).  She has put out several albums and has worked with some pretty major people (see below).

I was amused to discover that her album titles are her full name: Ashlyn, Rae, and  Willson.  What will she do next?

I really enjoyed her set and would happily see her again.  I need to check out her full albums.

Another Man’s Jeans sounded a bit like Sheryl Crowe–a jangly pop song with an oooooh bridge.

It segued right into Angry Woman with some really funny lyrics

Nobody likes an angry woman/I always say the things that I shouldn’t/Oh what a shame my tongue’s not tied/You can do whatever you want/I’ll do whatever I like.

It also had some really rocking guitars which I rather liked.  Emma Harvey played some killer solos.

When she sang The Little Mess You Made, someone handed her a present.  And someone else handed her a sash that read “Ashe things Go.”   Which she put on backwards (twice) before getting it right.  Turns out The Favors is a band that she formed with Billie Eilish’s brother Finneas, which  is why it is so damned catchy.  Apparently it came out last week. (more…)

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Rachel Chinouriri–All Things Go Music Festival [Day 3] (Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, September 28, 2025)

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[ATTENDED: September 28, 2025] Rachel Chinouriri-–All Things Go [Day 3]

I had enjoyed Ashe and was really curious what Rachel Chinouriri would be like.  I hadn’t heard of her either, but I liked her style immediately.

She put has a lot of videos behind her–presumably ones for her music videos.

Her band was great–I really liked her lead guitarist.

The loud and quiet transitions in Cold Call were great.

I loved the whistle melody of It Is What It Is.  She had a really funny and enjoyable video that played behind her as she sang.  It was great.

A lot of people seemed to know her songs and sing along–plenty of hand waving during the chorus of 23:42.  She seemed really appreciative of her audience–both the fans who knew her and the brand new fans.  (more…)

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Peach PRC–All Things Go Music Festival [Day 3] (Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, September 28, 2025)

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[ATTENDED: September 28, 2025] Peach PRC-–All Things Go [Day 3]

After Alemeda, Peach PRC came out.

I had never heard of her.  Obviously, I knew about the rapper Peaches, but this was not her.  I also didn’t understand what the PRC was all about.  (It’s an abbreviation for Porcelain which she felt was too long to type out on social media, huh).

She’s an Australian pop singer and I’m kind of blown away how many Australians play this festival (and how popular so many Australian bands are here…  I’m delighted).

So Peach PRC is a pure pop singer.  She was on stage with just her and a guitarist–the rest of the music was on backing tracks.  And her guitarist shredded like crazy–tons of energy, bouncing around–a perfect complement. (more…)

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All Things Go Music Festival [Day 3] (Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, September 28, 2025)

Posted in All Things Go, Almeda, Ashe, Columbia, MD, DJO, Doechii, Griff, Jasmine 4.T, Kesha  , Lola Young, Marina, Maude LaTour, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Michelle, Molly Grace, Peach PRC, Rachel Chinouriri, Role Model, The Aces on September 28, 2025| Leave a Comment »

[ATTENDED: September 28, 2025] All Things Go [Day 3]

And we woke up for Day 3.  A nice perk is that the hotel is next to a Royal Farms so I grabbed some fried chicken and their weird Chicken Palooza shirts (on sale for $5 since the Palooza was over).

This day proved to be very confusing because things were shuffled around.

Lola Young was supposed to perform but she got sick the day before and couldn’t make it (this was devastating to me as she was  the main person I wanted to see today).  And they switched where the final acts were going to perform.  DJO was supposed to play just before Kesha at the Pavilion stage and Doechii was supposed to headline the smaller stage.  They switched those two (I’m not sure who benefitted from that more).  But we didn’t find any of that out until we were there.

We headed over to the venue relatively early because we had to check out of the hotel.  I wanted to see Jasmine 4.T  because they opened for Lucy Dacus when we saw them but we arrived too late and missed their whole set.  So, typical, we arrived near the end of the 20 minute set today too.

They were playing at the Chrysalis Stage and it was really hot.  But some nice women shared their picnic tale with us (which was in the shade!) and we enjoyed watching the bands from there.

So we missed Molly Grace entirely since she was on the other stage.  As we were making plans for how to handle the rest of the day, they announced that Lola wouldn’t be there.  Some bands were moved to different stages and they announced that Doechii would be on the Pavilion Stage rather than the Chrysalis Stage.  My daughter was here for Doechii and we had pretty much planned to stay at the Chrysalis Stage all day to see her.  So that changed things too.

We stayed at Chrysalis stage to watch Peach PRC (who was famous for having a stripper pole as part of her set) and then we moseyed about getting food and checking merch and we grabbed some seats in the Pavilion just before Ashe came on.

I enjoyed how hard Maude LaTour rocked, but we did watch the videos of Griff and Marina.  And at our stage we saw Rachel Chinouriri and Role Model before Doechii came on. (more…)

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