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Queen of Jeans / Bren (PhilaMOCA, Philadelphia, PA, October 9, 2026) [DID NOT ATTEND]

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[DID NOT ATTEND: October 9, 2026] Queen of Jeans / Bren

Queen of Jeans is a Philly band who I’ve seen on a lot of marquees.  I feel like for a while, back before the pandemic, they were opening for a lot of shows that I didn’t go to.   I see now that they haven’t done much since 2019, but they came back with a new album last year.

I was always kind of dismissive of their name (not sure why) and for some reason I thought they were scrappy and punky.  But I couldn’t have been more wrong.  Described as indie sweethearts, after listening to the album, I find that this bio is spot on

their sound has always been soft around the edges but explores feelings that are anything but. As their sound has developed, they’ve refined a signature built around dreamy guitars, adventurous instrumentation, crushing lyricism, and one of the most underrated voices in modern indie rock: vocalist/guitarist Miri Devora. With guitarist Mattie Glass and bassist Andrew Nitz, Queen of Jeans are effortlessly timeless but still of-the-times, and continue to be one of indie’s most consistently compelling bands.

This blurb is right, Miri’s voice is gorgeous!

This was an album release show for their new album hard/SWEET which is delightful.

Bren is a Philadelphia-based artist who weaves together elements of punk, indie-folk, alternative, and post-grunge into a musical tapestry that is all her own. Through her sonically cathartic songs, she shares authentic stories of human experience that resonate at a deep emotional level with her audiences. Her powerful yet nuanced vocal performance takes listeners on a journey from the transcendent and tender to the fierce and feral. And the music behind her is equally dynamic, ranging from massive “wall of sound” guitars and blasting beats to haunting, ethereal acoustic parts and subtle percussion.

Bren permanently relocated to Philadelphia and recorded her 2023 debut EP “Too Late for Flowers.” Bren lives and breathes the Philly indie scene, performing at numerous venues and sharing bills with both local and national artists. All of these experiences are being poured into her new music, and will culminate in her next record out in 2027.

Bren rocks harder that Queen of Jeans, but shared a similar sonic vein.  This would have been a really fun show and I’d happily see both bands when they play again.

 

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Circa Survive / Geoff Rickly / Boo Boo Spoiler // Circa Survive / The Waywords / Queen of Jeans // Circa Survive / From Indian Lakes / Air is Human (Fillmore Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, September 15, 16 & 17, 2026) [DID NOT ATTEND]

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[DID NOT ATTEND: September 15, 16 & 17, 2026] Circa Survive / Geoff Rickly / Boo Boo Spoiler // Circa Survive / Queen of Jeans / The Waywords  // Circa Survive / From Indian Lakes / Air is Human

I’m not sure when I heard about these three shows, but as soon as I looked at them, they were all sold out.  So, regardless of whether I wanted to se Circa Survive (I did), I was too late.

I didn’t know Circa Survive at all until 2022, and was really surprised to hear that they were from Philly (which is why these three shows sold out so quickly).  Back in 2022, they sold out two nights at Union Transfer and then cancelled the show last minute.  They’re alt and emo and I’m just really surprised I’d never heard them before.  They are obviosuly huge in Philly, but I’m not sure just how big they are elsewhere.   I like that all of the bands on the bills are either from Philly or NJ.

Geoff Rickly is the singer for Thursday, who I had hoped to see at Underground Arts recently but which I couldn’t get to.  As a solo performer, Rickly was fantastic.  He told little stories before each song and played a mix of solo and Thursday songs.  I assume he’d be solo here for this as well.

Boo Boo Spoiler is a DIY band from Philly that’s managed to build a considerable amount of hype off the strength of their live shows, and none of that magic is lost in the studio; in fact, it’s only amplified.  The Philly shoegaze scene is boiling over with talent right now and these guys are great.  I hadn’t heard of them, but I really liked what I listened to–shoegaze with some fun, weird elements.

Queen of Jeans is a Philly band who I’ve seen on a lot of marquees.  I feel like for a while, back before the pandemic, they were opening for a lot of shows that I didn’t go to.   I see now that they haven’t done much since 2019, but they came back with a new album last year.  They are poppy and delightful.  For some reason I thought they were more punky.  I’d be happy to see them live, but once again I’ve missed them.  Their new album is great.

The Waywords I can’t find a single thing about them online.  I wonder who they are.

I saw From Indian Lakes open for L.S. Dunes.  But by the time I walked in, From Indian Lakes were almost done.  They released their first record since 2019 mid last year, which falls under a shoegaze, indie rock type of genre. The latest album of Head Void was a lot heavier than Dimly Lit in 2019, but compared to L.S. Dunes it’s quite tame.  They are apparently the brainchild of lead singer Joe Vann (Joey Vannucchi) a totally understated front man, who was also pretty funny, replying to fans shouting things and generally keeping the mood light.  We saw about three songs in full and I really liked their vibe–very chill and shoegazey.  Although, live there was a harsher element than the soft shimmer of the album.

Air is Human is a duo from Philly. They mix explosive beats and emotive Rhodes piano with bold and atmospheric guitars. Blending influences from downtempo and ambient with kraut and psych rock, the sound is loud and enveloping.
The description is pretty apt.  It’s definitely experimental and unusual, but is really catchy and intriguing–the “enveloping” part is totally accurate.  I’m very intrigued.

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Born Ruffians / Queen of Jeans (Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia, PA, October 4, 2025) [DID NOT ATTEND]

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[DID NOT ATTEND: October 4, 2025] Born Ruffians / Queen of Jeans

I have wanted to see Born Ruffians for a few years.  They are a Canadian band that is hard to pin down exactly, except that they make hyperactive poppy punk that is catchy but not super catchy.  They’re probably not even going to sell a million records, but they should have a pretty devoted fan base.  The band is a trio–singer/guitarist Luke Lalonde, bassist Mitch DeRosier, and drummer Steve Hamelin.  They put out a trio of albums in 2020/2021 all thematically similar.

Back in 2022, I had a ticket to their show but a weirder thing happened this time.  My wife got free tickets to see Neko Case.  So we went to that show instead.  It was okay, but I think Ruffians would have been better.

Queen of Jeans is a Philly band who I’ve seen on a lot of marquees.  I feel like for a while, back before the pandemic, they were opening for a lot of shows that I didn’t go to.   I see now that they haven’t done much since 2019, but they came back with a new album last year.  They are poppy and delightful.  For some reason I thought they were more punky.  I’d be happy to see them live.

I’m definitely bummed I didn’t go to this one.

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Mannequin Pussy (Boot & Saddle, Philadelphia, PA, July 26, 2018) [JAPANDROIDS Night 3 of a 4-night residency]

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[ATTENDED: February 25, 2017] Mannequin Pussy

I ordered a Japandroids ticket as soon as they went on sale.  The first two nights sold out quickly and then they added a third as I refreshed my email.  So I was able to score a Thursday night ticket,

I had no idea who the opening acts would be.  Later, they announced that these four Philly bands were the openers:

Thin Lips
Hounds
Mannequin Pussy
Queen of Jeans

Of the four, I had only heard of Queen of Jeans.  I have since heard Thin Lips on All Songs Considered.  But I was pretty excited to hear Mannequin Pussy, a band whose name I still don’t understand. (more…)

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