We’re excited to host a night of adventurous, art-forward music at West Art featuring @, Buffalo Stance, and Giant Day. These three acts each bring something a little different — from looped-out synth textures to post-punk haze to fuzzed-up indie pop — but they’re all pushing at the edges in the best way. From the avant-pop pulse of Philly’s Buffalo Stance to the dreamy post-punk of Giant Day (featuring Elephant 6 alums), to the boundary-pushing sonic explorations of @ — this lineup is packed with creative energy! It’ll be a night of sound experiments that still know how to land a solid hook. Come get weird (and maybe dance a little) beneath the stained glass. Tell a friend, snag your tickets, and we’ll see you here!
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SHOW:
>> Doors will open at 7pm, and the show will start at 8! Come early to and kick it at the West Art Coffee / Bar. Great lattes, beer, wine, cocktails, and plenty of spirit-free options!
>> Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door if not sold out. As always, we’re proud to present an all-ages show with discounted tickets available for students. Get your tickets HERE!
>> Parking may be available in the small lot across the street. Beyond that, there’s parking available around Buchanan Park and F&M College in the blocks surrounding West Art.
>> Seating: This will be a mostly standing show with some limited seating available. Our space is ADA accessible, and we will do our best to accommodate any specific needs.
>> Please note that all ticket sales are final. Thank you for supporting great music!
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BAND BIOS:
@: (pronounced “At”) is the folk-pop project of vocalist/guitarist Victoria Rose and multi-instrumentalist Stone Filipczak, who owe their musical bond to the power of text messages. Although the pair initially met years ago, it wasn’t until spring 2020 when they began sending each other music between their respective cities — Rose based in Philadelphia and Filipczak in Baltimore. A few exchanges down the line, Rose sent Filipczak an early recording of a song she’d written called “Star Game” asking him to contribute drums. She didn’t anticipate what he returned to her: “I didn’t like it at first. It felt jarring to hear my music so arranged,” she says. “I almost plotted to end the collaboration.” But it wasn’t long before she came around to the potential of what she and Filipczak could create together.
Filipczak’s version of “Star Game” wound up being the second track on @’s debut album Mind Palace Music, initially released in April 2021. Rose admits that she didn’t even think her bandmate would ever want to work with her in a formal capacity, given Filipczak’s niche background sharing bills with artists like Black Pus (Lightning Bolt drummer Brian Chippendale) and Guerrilla Toss. But with his keen, inventive ear for musicianship and Rose’s penchant for confessional lyrics and vibrant melodies, @ grew as an amalgam of their unique musical backgrounds and complementary strengths. In their review of the album, Pitchfork would go on to say “Mind Palace Music is an example of what happens when you take a poignant songwriter who’s careful about her chord progressions and introduce a fellow songwriter who knows the magic of no-frills arrangements.”
After the album’s release, @ received well-deserved recognition from Pitchfork, Stereogum, The Fader and many more and became an in-demand live act. Fortunately for fans, @ didn’t wait too long before working on new music. On January 12th, 2024, they will release their new EP Are You There God? It’s Me, @. Diverting from their usual acoustic instrumentation, @ go soul-searching on a sonic side quest into more electronic music.
Buffalo Stance: See HERE!
Giant Day: See HERE!