Chvrches continue to evolve on SOLD OUT 'Screen Violence' Tour

Over the past decade Chvrches has taken the alternative scene by forth with their unique artistic blending of synths and complex lyrical structures. From their early albums through their most recent 'Screen Violence' the band has grown artistically and philosophically with each release and has given their fanbase more to grapple with each release. The debut single of the new album "He Said She Said" is one of the band's strongest singles to date and grapples with a lot of critical issues that singer Lauren Mayberry is also very passionate about. The merging of political statements(yet, critically important) with music can be a tricky blend to achieve but Chvrches found the balance with 'Screen Violence' and the artwork created on the album translated perfectly into the sold out performance at the Franklin Music Hall.

Chvrches took the stage just before 10PM to the roar of a sold out crowd who had eagerly been awaiting their Philadelphia return for sometime. The added "break" from touring during the pandemic has added an increased level of passion at shows in the market lately and the front row could hardly continue their excited as the band's LED flickered to life during the intro. Shortly there after the band walked out and Mayberry sprinted to her microphone stand at the center of the stage as Chvrches kicked off the night with a bold, and stunning "He Said She Said" that was met with screams of support.

The band's setlist took their fans through a musical journey as it was a well blended mix of songs from all eras of Chvrches - though the majority were off their new release 'Screen Violence.' Early in the set Mayberry was quick to thank the massive crowd for adhering to the venue's mask policy while she took a few minutes to also thank the crowd for joining them. The floor of the Franklin Music Hall was a sea of people and they burst to life with increased intensity as the band progressed deeper into their setlist. While the excitement was high for "Forever" early in the band's set it was during "Mircale" that the sold out crowd took their dancing and hype to 200% nearly everyone had their arms in the air for the chorus. "Good Girl" on the first half of the set also received a warm welcome from the Philadelphia crowd which came as no surprise as one of the strongest tracks off 'Screen Violence' and one of the better pop/alternative songs of the last few years.

Chvrches' sold out show demonstrated why they continue to sell out performance with each album - their artistry (both musically and visually) is on a level of which most band's on aspire to achieve. Throughout their 17 song setlist the band spotlighted that though they have matured over the past decade their music has always been truthful, raw and poignant. While 'Screen Violence' may be more routed into the state of our current society the band has always struck hearts and nerves with their music. Their fans don't come to a concert just dance and sing, Chvrches fans attend their concerts to be a part of something bigger than them and watch an artist that inspires them across so many plains.

In an alternative scene that has become increasingly flooded with carefully constructed thoughts Chvrches offers a needed perspective with their music and concerts. Mayberry and company have captured something really special over the past decade and there is little doubt they'll continue to create art that speaks to them and others for many more years to come.