TV nostalgia, basement grit
The Philly trio leans into bouncy emo with mathy edges and a pop sense born in DIY rooms. Their name nods to a certain mid-2000s TV universe, and many titles wink at episodes and characters. Live, the songs sprint and turn on a dime, but the choruses open wide so voices can carry. Likely set picks include
Munck and
Really Big Shrimp, with a slow-build closer that starts hushed then bursts. The crowd skews mixed, from local scene regulars in patched jackets to students comparing pedal boards between bands. Trivia time: they favor quirky tunings that require quick retunes, and early releases often showed up as hand-stamped tapes at the merch table. Note: I cannot guarantee the exact set or staging; these details are my educated guesses based on recent shows.
The scene around Carly Cosgrove
DIY polish, TV-wink charm
Expect thrifted tees, worn Vans, and a few baseball caps, with enamel pins and DIY patches scattered across bags. Fans trade zines and laugh over deep-cut references between sets rather than shouting over changeover tracks. Count-in claps and simple woah-ohs become the main chant spots, with hands up more than phones up. Merch leans on bold type, hand-drawn art, and sly nods to teen TV, and small-run tapes or 7-inches go early. You may hear folks swapping names of basement spaces or podcasts, which helps new faces feel pulled in. The room stays respectful, giving a soft lane up front when songs kick harder, then resetting quick for the quiet parts.
How it sounds live with Carly Cosgrove
Knots, bursts, and breath
Vocals bring a bright, earnest tone that cuts through the room without strain. Guitars swap from chiming patterns to tight palm mutes, then bloom into big open chords when the hook arrives. The rhythm section keeps things agile, with quick kicks and tom flurries that push the lines forward. Arrangements often start twisty, then shift to straight time so the chorus feels like a release. A small but telling habit is a dropped low string for extra punch, followed by a capo move to keep the next song crisp. Lights tend to echo the dynamics with warm washes and quick white pops, but the songs stay center stage. Bridges stretch an extra bar or two live when energy peaks, letting the bass sing before drums cue the return.
If you like: Carly Cosgrove's orbit
Kindred hooks, kindred rooms
Fans of
Origami Angel will hear the same nimble guitar runs and sudden tempo flips. If you like the plainspoken heart and group-shout moments of
Mom Jeans, these choruses land in a similar lane. The warm mid-tempo glide and bittersweet glow will click for listeners of
Oso Oso. For tight playing that stays human and melodic,
Pool Kids is a strong match. All of these bands play to rooms where community cues matter and where dynamics, not volume, do the heavy lift. If your ears like sparkle on top and a sturdy rhythm engine underneath, you are in the right neighborhood.
