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    VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS, LADY GAGA AND OPRAH WINFREY CAMPAIGN IN PHILADELPHIA, PA.

    Photos by Christopher Hall.

    Vice President Harris went on a tour of Pennsylvania on the final day of the campaign — taking her to five separate cities in fewer than 12 hours. The final stop of the day was Philadelphia, as Vice President Harris spoke to over 30,000 people packed into Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

    As the crowd waited for Harris to arrive from Pittsburgh, Lady Gaga performed “God Bless America,” and Oprah Winfrey urged the crowd “to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States.”

    The Vice President took the stage after 11:00 PM and gave one final pitch to the American people. “We have one day to get this done, so now we need to get to work and get out to vote,” she said. “We have so much more in common than what separates us. And let us remind everyone – your vote is your voice, and your voice is your power.”

    “So tonight I ask you one last time, are you ready to make your voices heard?” she asked the crowd, who responded in cheers. “When we fight, we win!”

    Now Americans head to the polls to decide the 47th President of the United States. Today is Election Day, Vice President Harris has run the election of a lifetime.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Washington, DC.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Rep. Colin Allred and Willie Nelson campaigning in Houston.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris, President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen campaigning in Atlanta.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Washington Crossing.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Walz campaigning in Milwaukee.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Walz campaigning in Philadelphia.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Milwaukee.

    Photos of Senator Kamala Harris campaigning in New Hampshire.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. Round 8.

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    REP. ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ CAMPAIGNS IN PHILADELPHIA.

    Photos by Christopher Hall.

    Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at a Get Out the Vote rally in Philadelphia in a final effort to mobilize voters to hit the polls for the general election this Tuesday. 

    At the event, which took place at the cultural organization Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia, Representative Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the importance of the election cycle for Latino voters to a diverse audience of families, community leaders, and volunteers. Other speakers, including state Representative Danilo Burgos and Allentown Mayor Matthew Tuerk, also contributed messages of urgency about the upcoming presidential election.

    Representative Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the previous struggles of the Puerto Rican community, but she also underscored the broader ramifications of a potential second Trump term on a variety of marginalized groups. 

    “His neglect of people on the island resulted in thousands of American deaths due to the blocking of aid, lack of responsiveness, and lack of the ability to see Puerto Ricans as equal,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “This is not just about Puerto Ricans — this is about how Trump treats everybody. It’s about how he treats Black Americans, about how he treats women, and about how he treats working-class people.”

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Town Hall in Parkchester.

    Photos of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal Town Hall in Astoria.

    Photos of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Attending EID Festival in Astoria Park.

    Photos of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s NY-14 Town Hall in the Bronx.

    Photos of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & Sen. Bernie Sanders Rally for the Amazon Labor Union.

    Photos of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Petition Drive in Jackson Heights.

    Photos of Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Ames, Iowa.

    Photos of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Des Moines, Iowa.

    Christopher Hall tweets over here. We keep going.

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    VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS CAMPAIGNS IN WASHINGTON, DC.

    Photos by Christopher Hall.

    “Nearly 250 years ago, America was born when we wrested freedom from a petty tyrant. Across the generations, Americans have preserved that freedom, expanded it, and in so doing proved to the world that a government of, by, and for the people is strong and can endure. And those who came before us, the Patriots at Normandy and Selma, Seneca Falls, and Stonewall, on farmlands, and factory floors, they did not struggle, sacrifice and lay down their lives only to see us seed our fundamental freedoms. They didn’t do that only to see us submit to the will of another petty tyrant.”

    Over 75,000 people came to The Ellipse in Washington, DC to see Vice President Harris give the biggest speech of her campaign. Watch it below.

    Vice President Harris has 6 days to run the election of a lifetime.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Rep. Colin Allred and Willie Nelson campaigning in Houston.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris, President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen campaigning in Atlanta.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Washington Crossing.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Walz campaigning in Milwaukee.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Walz campaigning in Philadelphia.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Milwaukee.

    Photos of Senator Kamala Harris campaigning in New Hampshire.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. Round 7.

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    PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, SENATOR BOB CASEY & JOHN LEGEND CAMPAIGN IN PHILADELPHIA, PA.

    Photos by Christopher Hall.

    President Obama returned to Philadelphia on Monday night, bringing Bruce Springsteen and John Legend to kick off the final week of the 2024 Presidential campaign.

    President Obama wasted no time in criticizing Donald Trump and the constant whining about his problems over those of the American people.

    “Most of all, Donald Trump wants us to think this country is hopelessly divided between us and them,” Obama said. “Between the quote real Americans who support him, of course, and the outsiders who don’t. The enemies within.”

    President Obama blasted Trump for his Sunday night rally at Madison Square Garden, where comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as an “island of garbage,” and other speakers mocked Harris’ race.

    “These are your fellow citizens he’s talking about here,” Obama said. “Here’s a good rule: If somebody does not respect you, if somebody does not see you as a fellow citizen with equal claims to opportunity, to the pursuit of happiness, to the American dream, you should not vote for them.”

    “You should not expect them to make your life better. They will not help you pay the bills. They’re not gonna work hard to make sure your kid gets a good education. They’re not gonna help you with a down payment on a house. We have to reject the kind of politics of division and hatred that we saw represented,” he added.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris, President Obama & Bruce Springsteen campaign in Atlanta.

    Photos from the 2023 Obama Foundation Democracy Forum.

    Photos from the 2022 Obama Foundation Democracy Forum.

    Photos of President Obama Campaigning for Gov. Phil Murphy.

    Photos of President Obama Campaigning for Wisconsin Democrats.

    Photos of the Inaugural Obama Summit.

    Photos of President Obama’s Farewell Address to the Nation.

    Photos of President Obama and Prime Minster Renzi’s Joint Press Conference in The Rose Garden of The White House.

    Photos of President Obama Departing Chicago, IL on Air Force One.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. Barry O.

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    VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS, BEYONCE, KELLY ROWLAND, REP. COLIN ALLRED AND WILLIE NELSON CAMPAIGN IN HOUSTON, TX.

    Photos by Christopher Hall.

    Vice President Kamala Harris landed in red Texas and held the biggest rally of her entire campaign. Over 30,000 people came to see a star-studded lineup of Vice President Harris, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Representative Colin Allred and Willie Nelson on Friday night.

    The night was about reproductive freedom for women across the country. The rally highlighted stories of women who have been negatively effected by Donald Trump’s heinous assaults on women’s health care.

    “Texas, what we’re experiencing here is a health care crisis, and Donald Trump is the architect of it,” Vice President Harris said. “We know freedom is not to be given. It is not to be bestowed. It is ours by right, and we are prepared to fight for it,” she added. “We must be loud. We must organize. We must mobilize. We must energize.”

    Beyoncé sent a packed to the rafters stadium into a frenzy when she took the stage with Kelly Rowland. Beyonce’s song “Freedom,” which has served as an anthem to Harris’ campaign, did not perform. She said she there not as an entertainer or a politician but as a mother. 

    “Imagine our daughters growing up, seeing what’s possible, with no ceilings, no limitations,” she said, adding that she wanted a world where “my children and all of our children, we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we’re not divided.”

    “It’s time for America to sing a new song. Our voices sing a chorus of unity. They sing a song of dignity and opportunity. Are y’all ready to add your voice to the new American song?” Beyonce said to screams as she introduced Vice President Harris to the stage. 

    Vice President Harris has 10 days to run the election of a lifetime.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris, President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen campaigning in Atlanta.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Washington Crossing.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Walz campaigning in Milwaukee.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Walz campaigning in Philadelphia.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Milwaukee.

    Photos of Senator Kamala Harris campaigning in New Hampshire.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. Round 6.

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    VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN CAMPAIGN IN ATLANTA, GA.

    Photos by Christopher Hall.

    Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a star filled and 23,000 people strong rally outside of Atlanta on Thursday night that featured remarks by former President Barack Obama and a performance by rock legend Bruce Springsteen.

    Thursday night was the first time the Vice President and former President Obama had campaigned together during this election cycle, but the two share a history that stretches back to Obama’s 2008 campaign for President.

    “It was over 17 years ago when I took a trip to Springfield, Illinois. It was a cold February day, and I went there to support this brilliant young senator who was running for president of the United States. And millions of Americans were energized and inspired not only by Barack Obama’s message, but by how he leads, seeking to unite rather than separate us,” Vice President Harris said.

    Bruce Springsteen added a three song set to an event that featured remarks by Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee, Tyler Perry and Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.

    Vice President Harris has 11 days to run the election of a lifetime.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Washington Crossing.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Walz campaigning in Milwaukee.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Walz campaigning in Philadelphia.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Milwaukee.

    Photos of Senator Kamala Harris campaigning in New Hampshire.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. Round 5.

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    SARAH KINSLEY AT WEBSTER HALL.

    Photos by Christopher Hall

    Sarah Kinsley closed out a sold out North American tour on Wednesday night at Webster Hall. Returning home to New York, Sarah rolled through 18 songs including hits from her debut album Escaper. The energy was insane, a packed Webster Hall singing and screaming. Sarah bounced around the corners of the stage, sometimes twirling to a fall.

    The set list was packed. “Lovegod” started the set off with an explosion. “Last Time We Never Meet Again” made the crowd scream. “Escaper” closed the main set with Sarah’s incredible voice rattling the ceiling tiles of Webster Hall. It was a beautiful set filled to the brim with Sarah’s astounding talent. Sarah’s Escaper Tour heads to Europe next month, starting in Dublin on November 8th. Make sure you get to see her live as soon as possible and listen to Escaper!

    Check out everything Sarah Kinsley over here.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. Road.

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    VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS CAMPAIGNS IN WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA.

    Photos by Christopher Hall.

    On Wednesday afternoon Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign rally in Washington Crossing, PA to extend an olive branch to disaffected Republicans.

    “We meet in a place that holds a very special meaning for our country,” the Vice President told the crowd. “Here on Christmas Night, 1776, General George Washington and over 2,000 troops crossed the icy Delaware River in darkness, then marched to Trenton where they surprised an outpost of enemy soldiers and achieved a major victory in the American Revolution.”

    The event continued the Vice President’s campaign to build a big tent to defeat Donald Trump next month. The event was attended by over 100 Republicans from the previous Republican administrations of Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.

    Vice President Harris has 20 days to run the election of a lifetime.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Walz campaigning in Milwaukee.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Walz campaigning in Philadelphia.

    Photos of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Milwaukee.

    Photos of Senator Kamala Harris campaigning in New Hampshire.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. Round 4.

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    JULIEN BAKER AND SPECIAL GUEST LUCY DACUS AT BROOKLYN STEEL

    Photos by Christopher Hall

    Two geniuses rejoined forces in Brooklyn on Tuesday night.

    Julien Baker added a last minute show at Brooklyn Steel to makeup for Sunday’s illness shortened show at Webster Hall. Julien’s boygenius band mate Lucy Dacus was the surprise opener, playing her first solo live set in close to two years.

    Lucy sang six songs, running through “Hot & Heavy” “VBS,” “Trust” and a brand new untitled song before being joined on stage by Julien and the band for “Going Going Gone” and “Night Shift.” “Night Shift” live in any space or at any time is a joy and to have Lucy returning to the stage with Julien on backing guitar was an explosive start to the night.

    Julien and the band followed with their usual brilliance. The 20 song setlist brought both new Julien songs “Middle Children” and “High in the Basement,” a beautiful solo performance of “Something” and an electric “Ringside.” The home stretch of the show was insane - “Sprained Ankle,” “Bloodshot,” “Even,” “Claws in Your Back” and “Hardline” brought us to the encore. Closing the show with “Turn Out the Lights” and “Everybody Does” Julien flung her guitar pick into the crowd and waved goodbye to the first leg of her fall 2024 tour. Julien and the band restart the tour at the end of the month on the west coast with shows in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Go see this show.

    Check out everything Julien Baker over here.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of Julien Baker at Webster Hall.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Thalia Hall.

    Photos of Julien Baker at The Kennedy Center.

    Photos of boygenius at connect festival.

    Photos of boygenius at pryzm.

    Photos of boygenius at the piece hall.

    Photos of boygenius at way out west 2023.

    Photos of boygenius at the idaho botanical garden.

    Photos of boygenius at the forest hills stadium.

    Photos of boygenius at the fox theater.

    Photos of boygenius at the premiere of “the film”.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Fox Theater.

    Photos of Julien Baker at 9:30 Club.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Amplify Decatur.

    Photos of boygenius at Brooklyn Steel.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Shadow of the City.

    Photos of Julien Baker in Prospect Park.

    Photos of Julien Baker at White Eagle Hall.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Union Transfer.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Outside Lands.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Newport Folk Festival.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. It’s continues to bed - go see Julien & the band.

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    JULIEN BAKER AT WEBSTER HALL

    Photos by Christopher Hall

    Julien Baker returned to New York City on Saturday night to start a three night residency at Webster Hall. Julien and the band continued their twisting and turning nightly setlist changes and premiered two new songs with Torres!

    The first unnamed new song premiered during Torres opener slot as Julien sat in with Torres and her band. Torres returned the favor later in the night, joining Julien during the solo section of the show. Both songs were gorgeous and their live premieres lend credence to the Torres/Julien country album rumors. Hopefully we can hear more from it soon.

    The rest of the setlist continues to be full of standouts. This tour’s “Turn Out the Lights” arrangement is a knock out - the stage light shifting as Julien’s voice accelerated stunned the crowd. “Conversation Piece” is such a killer song live. The first pings of “Sprained Ankle” garnered cheers. “Bloodshot” is metal as fuck. Julien and the band are so locked in, so top notch across the board. This show is such a joy. Julien and the band play New York City Sunday and Monday night before a string of dates in San Francisco and Los Angeles later in the month. Go see this show.

    Check out everything Julien Baker over here.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of Julien Baker at Thalia Hall.

    Photos of Julien Baker at The Kennedy Center.

    Photos of boygenius at connect festival.

    Photos of boygenius at pryzm.

    Photos of boygenius at the piece hall.

    Photos of boygenius at way out west 2023.

    Photos of boygenius at the idaho botanical garden.

    Photos of boygenius at the forest hills stadium.

    Photos of boygenius at the fox theater.

    Photos of boygenius at the premiere of “the film”.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Fox Theater.

    Photos of Julien Baker at 9:30 Club.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Amplify Decatur.

    Photos of boygenius at Brooklyn Steel.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Shadow of the City.

    Photos of Julien Baker in Prospect Park.

    Photos of Julien Baker at White Eagle Hall.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Union Transfer.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Outside Lands.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Newport Folk Festival.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. It’s still - go see Julien & the band.

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    REMI WOLF AT KINGS THEATRE

    Photos by Christopher Hall

    Remi Wolf, owner of one of the year’s best albums, closed a three night New York City residency with a sold out show at Kings Theatre on Wednesday night.

    Remi’s latest album - Big Ideas - is astounding. “Cherries and Cream” - a standout on the album and the song that opened last night’s set - feels like an entire universe onto itself. Remi’s soaring voice over a interdimensional groove that dips and dives through the solar system. It’s sexy and inquisitive and perfect. The drums! It’s a song I’ve looped more times than I can count this year. Remi’s live version pushed the song even further into all time status.

    The rest of the set was similarly superb. “Cinderella” and “Kangaroo” were smashes. “Wave” and “Disco Man” touched the heavens. Remi bounded from side to side on the stage, her hat flying off her head, her voice soaring to the ornate ceiling and rumbling the sparkling chandeliers. Remi is a spectacular performer. What a show.

    Check out everything Remi Wolf over here.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. Sexy Villain.

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    FEVER VS SUN IN UNCASVILLE, CT - PLAYOFFS GAME 2

    Photos by Christopher Hall

    Throughout her first season in the WNBA, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was an unprecedented TV draw for the league. It was only fitting, then, that Clark helped set one final viewership record in her last game of the season—even in defeat.

    The Connecticut Sun’s 87–81 victory over the Fever in Game 2 of the WNBA first round Wednesday drew a television audience of 2.5 million viewers on ESPN—the largest cable audience in the history of the league.

    Caitlin Clark led the Fever in scoring with 25 points, six rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block. Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston had 17 points and 16 points respectively. Boston also grabbed 19 rebounds in the game, becoming the first player in WNBA postseason history to achieve that stat since Rebekkah Brunson on September 24, 2015.

    With the win, the Sun win the best-of-three first round series, 2-0, and advance to the WNBA Semifinals for the sixth consecutive season. Alyssa Thomas led the way for Connecticut with a double-double, notching 19 points, 13 assists, five rebounds and one steal in the win. The outing marked her second straight game this postseason with 13 assists and her 22nd career postseason double-double, which is good for third all-time in WNBA playoff history, tying Sylvia Fowles. Thomas played all 40 minutes in tonight’s game, notching her 10th career postseason game doing so.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of the Fever vs. Sun in Uncasville, CT - Playoffs Game 1.

    Photos of the Fever vs. Dream in Indianapolis, IN.

    Photos of the Fever vs. Sky in Indianapolis, IN.

    Photos of the Fever vs. Mystics in Washington DC.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. CC x 5.

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    JULIEN BAKER AT THALIA HALL

    Photos by Christopher Hall

    Julien Baker kicked off her fall 2024 tour with an unbelievable show full of twists and turns on Monday night in Chicago. Julien walked on stage solo to start the set - launching into “Guthrie.” The set saw live debuts of “Conversation Piece” and “Crying Wolf” and the debut of a brand new song named “Middle Children.”

    Julien introducing “Middle Children” was met with an excited roar from the crowd before the room fell completely silent - each human being in Thalia Hall feeling new Julien music wash over them. The song was beautiful and synthy and full of harmonies. It feels like a big new warm direction for JB.

    The rest of the setlist bounced back and forth between Julien backed by her big band and just her and a guitar. There was a funky “Shadowboxing” and a big loud “Turn Out The Lights” which kicked off the encore. A one-two punch of “Ringside” and “Hardline” off of Little Oblivions closed the night.

    Monday night was the start of a multi-city North American tour that runs through the end of October. Julien and the band sound spectacular and you should make it a priority to get out to a show ASAP.

    Check out everything Julien Baker over here.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of Julien Baker at The Kennedy Center.

    Photos of boygenius at connect festival.

    Photos of boygenius at pryzm.

    Photos of boygenius at the piece hall.

    Photos of boygenius at way out west 2023.

    Photos of boygenius at the idaho botanical garden.

    Photos of boygenius at the forest hills stadium.

    Photos of boygenius at the fox theater.

    Photos of boygenius at the premiere of “the film”.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Fox Theater.

    Photos of Julien Baker at 9:30 Club.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Amplify Decatur.

    Photos of boygenius at Brooklyn Steel.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Shadow of the City.

    Photos of Julien Baker in Prospect Park.

    Photos of Julien Baker at White Eagle Hall.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Union Transfer.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Outside Lands.

    Photos of Julien Baker at Newport Folk Festival.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. Go see Julien & the band.

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    FEVER VS SUN IN UNCASVILLE, CT - PLAYOFFS GAME 1

    Photos by Christopher Hall

    Caitlin Clark and the Fever started their 2024 playoff run with a disappointing 93-69 loss against the Connecticut Sun in Game 1 of the first-round series between the teams.

    Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 21 points, while Alyssa Thomas had her fourth career triple-double in the playoffs and Marina Mabrey paced Connecticut with 27 points off the bench.

    The game was close heading into the 4th quarter when the Sun ran away with it. The teams tip off for Game 2 of the best of 3 series on Wednesday night in Connecticut.

    Previously on Mixtape:

    Photos of the Fever vs. Dream in Indianapolis, IN.

    Photos of the Fever vs. Sky in Indianapolis, IN.

    Photos of the Fever vs. Mystics in Washington DC.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. CC x 4.

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    PERFUME GENIUS AT BEARSVILLE THEATER.

    Photos by Christopher Hall.

    Ten years ago Perfume Genius, the music project of Michael Hadreas, released Too Bright. The album felt transformative - like a door being kicked open in your mind. Too Bright, co-produced by Adrian Utley of Portishead and Ali Chant, was lauded by every music critic from here to the further reaches of the solar system.

    Brandon Stousy’s fantastic review of the album in Pitchfork puts the album into better words than I ever could - “Too Bright is, by far, Hadreas’ most extroverted album to date, a record about shattering illusions, defiantly looking away when you feel like it, and boldly staring back at those who hate you. It’s also about personalizing your experience, and rejecting the clichés placed on it by outsiders.”

    In celebration of the ten year anniversary of Too Bright, Perfume Genius has hit the road to play the album front to back. I photographed Perfume Genius back in 2015 at Stage 48 in New York City following the release of Too Bright. I remember the surge of electricity through the crowd as “Queen” - a contender for one of the absolute best songs of the ‘10’s - reached its crescendo at the end of the set. Last night “Queen” settled into the second spot on the show’s setlist, a remarkable show placement - but one representative of the album’s sequencing. Hadreas commented on how strange it was to play “Queen” that early in the set having closed countless shows with it in the years since.

    It felt right though. As the album has seeped into people’s lives over the past ten years, through headphones or car speakers, we all started by hitting play on “I Decline” at the front of the album. The soft piano keys of “I Decline,” in a tango with Hadreas’ voice, fills the rocket ship with gasoline before “Queen” pushes the button to take off. As Hadreas launched into “Queen” last night I felt that similar electric current move through the crowd, but it wasn’t the one I felt in 2015 in Stage 48. The feeling was closer to memories of the album playing late at night in the decade since its birth, a warm atmosphere for any number of moments. The album’s impact is a large and lasting one - it has become a part of people’s memories. Dear Michael Hadreas, thanks for ten years of a great album and for writing “Fool.”

    Check out everything Perfume Genius over here.

    Christopher Hall posts over here. Still trying to figure out how to be in two places at once.

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