Local Natives is on their North American tour following the release of their new album Violet Street this year. This band has been on the scene since 2009, and have 10 years of performing together under their belt. Their folky, indie sound gained them popularity with the release of their first album, Gorilla Manor, which has been compared to the work of Fleet Foxes, Arcade Fire, and Vampire Weekend. With two albums released in between that veered more heavily into the indie genre, the band says that they returned back to their original folky, organic sound with Violet Street. Coming full circle, the band applies all that it has learned working and performing together over the past 10 years to create a tightly honed album featuring their signature three-part harmonies. Local Natives have performed on stages all across the country, including a handful of music festivals, and will definitely put on a great show at Union Transfer. Listen to “When Am I Gonna Lose You” and “Gulf Shores” from Violet Streets, or their song with over 50 million streams on Spotify, “Dark Days.”
Middle Kids is a trio from Australia producing indie rock designed for the BigTime. Their critically acclaimed first full-length album Lost Friends features powerfully dark rock jams suitable for stadium shows. “Edge of Town” from that album has over 20 million streams on Spotify, and I have to say, it’s one of those songs that immediately strikes a chord in you. They have performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Late Show with James Corden, and have already headlined a sold out show at the Sydney Opera House–no small feat for such a young band. I wouldn’t miss the chance to see them up close and personal at Union Transfer–they could be selling out Wells Fargo next year.
Local Natives
Middle Kids
Saturday, June 8th
Doors 8PM
Show 9PM
Resale tickets from $70
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden St,
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Photo Credit: Sharon Alagna
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