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Spencer Sutherland Dazzles NYC’s Irving Plaza

April 27, 2023 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Pop’s rising superstar Spencer Sutherland brought his “In His Mania Tour” to NYC recently and he made it a night fans won’t soon forget! From the incredibly talented openers like breakout queer icon Jordy, to the second Spencer left the stage, the fans were singing every word.

Jordy hit the stage illuminated by a rainbow neon heart sign with his name in it and a band behind him that really let him shine. Singing his heart out, Jordy was just as excited to be on the stage as the fans were to connect with his open and honest lyrics. Tracks like “Long Distance,” his viral hit “Dry Spell” and even a dance remix cover of Hilary Duff’s iconic single “Come Clean” got the crowd’s energy soaring!

Jordy took a moment to acknowledge the TikTok craze that’s spawned from his latest single, “The Story Of A Boy” which is a playful rewrite of the early 00s band Nine Days’ hit single “Absolutely (Story Of A Girl).” He even brought out the band’s lead singer/songwriter John Hampson for the song!

Spencer Sutherland paired his high energy with a funky floral printed vest and matching bellbottoms that made him look every part the rockstar that he is! Vocally, Spencer soared through fan favorites and instant classics from his debut album, In His Mania, hitting all of the right notes and sweet vocal runs that make his live show so unique.

Performing tracks like “Jealousy,” “Paranoia,” and weaving in a cover of ‘A Thousand Miles’ by Vanessa Carlton into his song “Strange Feeling” proved that Spencer has the prowess and know-how to soon be selling out arenas across the world. “Chicken Little,” is an unreleased track but the fans knew every single word! Covering an Elton John song is no easy feat but Spencer tackled “Benny and the Jets” as if it were his own song with the ease of a seasoned pro!

For his encore, Spencer donned a red and white custom vest to match the vibe of the record and left fans eagerly wanting another show in NYC very very soon!

Pick up a copy of “In His Mania” now and be sure to follow Spencer Sutherland, Jordy, and Secret Fangirls for the latest on your favorite artists.

Music, On Tour

Chloe Moriondo Dazzles NYC’s Irving Plaza

November 13, 2022 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Chloe Moriondo proved that she’s a popstar when she brought her “Suckerpunch Tour” to NYC’s Irving Plaza this week. Kicking off the show with the campy “Popstar”, “Knockout”, and “Celebrity”, Chloe was a ball of energy criss crossing the stage like a veteran performer.

“Suckerpunch” is a rare record filled with early 00s pop references and interpolations, sickly sweet hits like “Fruity” and “Cdbaby<3” while wearing it’s candid heart on their sleeve on tracks like “Cry” and “Hearteyes.”

Chloe bared her teeth with the fans when asking who’s had their heart broken before launching into “Hell Hounds” and the ultra angsty kiss off track, “Trophy.”

Going for a costume change, Chloe played the ringleader extraordinaire during “Hotel For Clowns” and “DRESS UP” that reinvigorated the crowd energy that carried through the encore.

The fans gave as good as they got and at one point, helped Chloe crowd surf from stage to the middle of the venue before gently setting her down to part the crowd so she could get back to stage!

Be sure to stream Chloe Moriondo’s latest record, “Suckerpunch” on your favorite streaming platform or pick up a box set with exclusive merch HERE!

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Album Release, Music

Silverstein Sell Out Webster Hall

March 11, 2020 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Celebrating 20 years as a band is a milestone many dream of and even fewer achieve. Canada’s own alt rockers Silverstein have been packing in the fans for two decades and hope to continue rocking for another 20 years! They celebrated their 20 year anniversary and the release of their new album, “A Beautiful Place To Drown” with a sold out show at Webster Hall in NYC.

Ottawa bred and road tested, Silverstein laid everything they have on stage playing three sets – one set full of new and classic hits, one acoustic set, and finally a full album set for “Discovering The Waterfront.” Feeding off the high octane energy of the sold out NYC crowd, the band gave the fans a greatest hits run including new favorites like “Burn It Down” and “Infinite” from their new record, “A Beautiful Place To Drown,” as well as classic favorites like “The Afterglow,” “A Great Fire,” and a medley of their record “This Is How The Wind Shifts.”

As he strummed the opening chords of “Massachusetts,” for the stripped down second set of the night, lead singer Shane Told exclaimed to the NYC audience, “Boston thought that was the end of the show and left so thanks for sticking around!”

Silverstein hit all of the bittersweet spots with tracks like “Toronto,” “Still Dreaming,” and the emotional “Aquamarine.” We definitely shed a few tears when he spoke about how difficult it was coming back to certain tracks like “Aquamarine” that was written at one of the darkest points in his life.

Picking it back up, they dove right into the reason we gathered together on Friday night, the full album play through of their sophomore record, “Discovering The Waterfront.” You could tell what the album meant to everyone in the room and the sing along reached a fever pitch during “My Heroine” with the crowd drowning out the band at one point.

The energy in the room was off the charts, the band and crowd both feeding off each other was such a treat. Silverstein are proving that you can have a decades spanning career and still churn out new hits and old favorites in the same show without alienating anyone.

Silverstein’s 9th studio record, “A Beautiful Place To Drown” is now available on streaming platforms worldwide and are in the midst of an extensive 20 year anniversary tour with I The Mighty, and Four Year Strong. Grab your tickets to the remaining tour dates HERE while they last!

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Music

Z100 Announces 2019 Jingle Ball All Access Lounge At Pier 36

November 12, 2019 secretfangirls 1 Comment

Z100 has a reputation of booking the hottest rising artists for their Jingle Ball All Access Lounge, held the same day as their famed Jingle Ball at MSG. 2019 is no different and they’re doing it bigger and better than before! Past All Access Lounge artists have gone on to play the main stage at Z100’s Jingle Ball like Shawn Mendes, DNCE, Alessia Cara, Charlie Puth, Hailee Steinfeld, Rita Ora, Meghan Trainor, Charlie XCX, and more.

The Z100 All-Access Lounge is free for all ages and takes place during the day, leading right into the main stage Jingle Ball show. There are tons of free giveaways and performances, chances to meet your favorite main stage artists and even tickets to this years SOLD OUT Jingle Ball courtesy of Z100!

Z100 Jingle Ball All Access Lounge 2019
Pier 36 – 299 South St, New York, NY 10002
December 13th, 2019
11am – 5pm
More Info

Appearances By:
Why Don’t We
Louis Tomlinson
Lauv
AJ Mitchell
Quinn XCII
Spencer Sutherland
Lennon Stella
Elle Winter

Interviews, Music, Uncategorized

SecretFangirls.com Interview Kid Quill

November 8, 2019 secretfangirls Leave a comment

You can usually tell how far an artist is going to make it based on the crowd’s reaction. After seeing Kid Quill on his first headlining tour, we know he’s on his way to the top. The crowd was hype from the minute he walked on the stage until the last encore, enthusiastically singing, jumping, and dancing along the entire show. Kid Quill’s gone from “the opener,” on tour with artists like Bryce Vine, to headlining his own “Meet Me at Sunset” Tour across the US.

The tour was in support of his latest album, “Sunset Diner,” which draws inspiration from music of the 70s and 80s combined with his modern hip-hop sound.

We caught up with Kid Quill before the last night of tour at Mercury Lounge in NYC. Watch our interview and learn about his favorite part of touring, what’s coming next, and his go-to diner meal.

Pick up a copy of “Sunset Diner” on your favorite platform!

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Music, Show Review, Tennis

MAX & Quinn XCII, Ava Max, Meg Donnelly, Austin Mahone & Top Tennis Stars Rock Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the US Open

August 25, 2019 secretfangirls Leave a comment

The US Open is officially underway in New York City! The annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday kicked things off with a day full of games, music, and of course tennis. Kids of all ages enjoyed activities around the grounds like face painting, balloon artists, dance offs, juggling, and of lots of chances to test their tennis skills!

The AAKD show inside Arthur Ashe Stadium featured performances by some of the hottest names in music along with appearances by tennis stars like Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Sloane Stephens. The event is in celebration of tennis legend and humanitarian Arthur Ashe and promotes the USTA’s flagship program, the National Junior Tennis and Learning Network (NJTL), which Ashe co-founded. Players from local NJTL chapters had the chance to show off their skills on court in a series of agility and tennis drills.

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The show was co-hosted by Radio Disney’s Morgan Tompkins, Meg Donnelly, and JD McCrary. Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing JAGMAC kicked off the show with a high energy performance that set the tone for the whole show. They definitely brought the party with them! We’re sure you’ll be seeing much more of them in the future! Radio Disney is celebrating 10 years of NBT artists this year, and past honorees include Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, and Kelsey Ballerini.

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Austin Mahone returned to Kids’ Day (he was also a featured performer in 2013!) to perform his new single “Dancing With Nobody” live for the first time. Austin showcased his signature smooth dance moves on the court, complete with a moonwalk across the service line. He also shared that he will be dropping a new album next year!

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Co-host Meg Donnelly did double duty and performed “With U,” showing off her dance moves and high kicks across the court in style. We love her fun pop sound and can’t wait for her album to drop! Meg is also a Radio Disney Next Big Thing alum!

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The always talented and lovely MAX sang his hit single “Love Me Less,” with a special appearance by Quinn XCII. Watching these two perform together is so much fun and we loved seeing them rock it on center court!

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Ava Max’s infectious sound and unique style have already won over the hearts of many. Ava got the stadium rocking with her hit “So Am I.” We are so excited to see and hear what’s next, and are looking forward to her debut album coming soon!

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The show ended with a big finale that had everyone doing #TheGitUpChallenge! Blanco Brown sang “The Git Up” from up in the crowd, as the court was filled with dancers, the Blazer Fresh squad, Net Generation players, and even a drumline! Current world #1, Novak Djokovic, never turns down an opportunity to dance at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, so of course he was right in the middle of it all!

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Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day is always such a blast and the best way to get the last slam of the year underway!

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Make sure you watch our interviews with MAX and Quinn XCII, JAGMAC, Ava Max, Austin Mahone, and JD MCCrary to learn more about the artists and what’s coming next.

Visit our YouTube channel for more!

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Music, Tennis, Uncategorized

US Open Fan Week to Feature Free Concerts by LANY, Brett Eldredge, & Leon Bridges

August 16, 2019 secretfangirls Leave a comment

The Qualifying Tournament for the US Open kicks off on Monday, August 19th in NYC! As usual, admission to watch the qualifying matches is FREE and open to the public. This year the US Open is introducing an expanded US Open Fan Week that includes happy hours, concerts, exhibition matches, stadium tours, and much more!

We’re most excited about the Chase Sound Check Concerts! LANY will be performing on August 21, Brett Eldredge on August 22, and Leon Bridges on August 23! The concerts kick off at 8pm and are free and open to the public like the rest of the US Open Fan Week activities!

Head over to the US Open Fan Week website to view the full schedule of activities – every single day is stacked with fun stuff to do. And did we mention that it’s FREE? Come experience the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, watch some incredible professional tennis up close, and catch one of your favorite artists … all in one day!

US Open Fan Week – Chase Sound Check concerts
August 21 – LANY
August 22 – Brett Eldredge
August 23- Leon Bridges
8pm to 9pm
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
More Info

Fan Week wraps up with the annual Arthur Ashe Kids Day celebration! AAKD will feature performances by MAX, Austin Mahone, Ava Max, and more! Learn more about AAKD and the family festival here!

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Chase Atlantic, Music, On Tour, Show Review

Chase Atlantic Sell Out Webster Hall in NYC

August 1, 2019 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! OY OY OY! Chase Atlantic brought their massive headlining “PHASES Tour” to Webster Hall in New York City last week and the boys sold the place out! Newly independent up-and-coming artist, Lauren Sanderson kicked off the night and comanded the stage like the rockstar she is. Breezing through new tracks and old favorites like “Electric,” “Differently,” “Hotel Room,” and “Better Anyway,” Lauren got the crowd pumped up and won over lots of new fans.

Clinton, Christian, Mitchel, Pat, and Jesse took the stage and it was like the stars aligned and the energy in the room went from a solid 8 to infinity and beyond! Chase Atlantic are known for giving their all during every show, but Webster Hall has a history of pulling out THE BEST shows from artists. Maybe it’s the NYC crowds that are superior, or maybe it’s the water, but this was hands down the best Chase Atlantic show we have ever seen!

They burned through an extensive setlist mixing old favorites like “The Walls” and “Friends” with new tracks like “Angels” and “Heaven And Back” keeping the energy at a solid 10 all night long. Mitchel covered the stage back and forth without missing a beat and Christian took to an inflatable pool raft to crowd surf towards the end of the set. Clinton’s saxaphone solos brought down the house every chance he got!

Next up, Chase Atlantic are heading over to Europe starting in October. Check out the dates below and grab your tickets while you still can!

Phases Tour – UK, Europe, & Australia Ft. Chase Atlantic
Oct 3rd – O2 Institute – Birminghamg, UK – Buy Tickets
Oct 4th – Manchester Academy 2 – Manchester, UK – Buy Tickets
Oct 5th – SWX – Bristol, UK – Buy Tickets
Oct 6th – O2 Forum Kentish Town – London, UK – Buy Tickets
Oct 7th – BiNuu – Berlin, Germany – Buy Tickets
Oct 9th – Zoom – Frankfurt am Main, Germany – Buy Tickets
Oct 10th – Poppodium Q-Factory – amsterdamn, Netherlands – Buy Tickets
Oct 15th – Sala Caracol – Madrid, Spain – Buy Tickets
Oct 16th – Razzmatazz 2 – Barcelona, Spain – Buy Tickets
Oct 18th – TBD – Milano, Italy – Buy Tickets
Oct 19th – Hirsch – Nürnberg, Germany – Buy Tickets
Oct 20th – Club Volta – Cologne, Germany – Buy Tickets
Oct 21st – NUOVEAU CASINO – Paris, France – Buy Tickets
Nov 6th – JIVE – Adelaide, Aus – Buy Tickets
Nov 7th – The Brightside – Brisbane, Aus – Buy Tickets
Nov 8th – Wrangler Studios – West Footscray, Aus – Buy Tickets
Nov 9th – Stay Gold – Melbourne, Aus – Buy Tickets
Nov 10th – The Factory Theatre – Sydney, Aus – Buy Tickets

Grab a copy of “Phases” on Apple Music and Amazon, or stream it on Spotify so you can sing along on tour!

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Artist to Watch, Music, Show Review

Show Review: The Faim Electrify NYC

May 14, 2019 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Australia is on a hot streak with exports and their latest, The Faim, are bringing their brand of pop rock with a side of on stage charisma that could fill an arena. We caught them at the Gramercy Theatre on their tour opening for Andy Black, which wraps up this week in Virginia Beach.

Armed with an arsenal of new music and enough energy to power Manhattan, The Faim are here and they will not be ignored. Frontman Josh Raven commanded the stage with swagger and poise, drawing the crowd in from the start, even walking off the stage and connecting directly with the crowd in the middle of the pit.

The Faim, singer Josh, guitarist Sam Tye, bassist/keyboardist Stephen Beerkens, and drummer Linden Marissen felt more like the headliner than an opener but we bet they’ll be in that headliner slot sooner rather than later.

They will be back in Australia and Europe over the Summer. Check out all of their upcoming tour dates here! We’re hoping to see them back in the States soon!

The Faim set list – NYC Gramercy Theatre – May 1st, 2019
Saints of the Sinners
My Heart Needs To Breathe
Beautiful Drama
When It Comes
Infamous
Midland Line
Fire
A Million Stars
I Can Feel You
Make Believe
Summer Is A Curse
Amelie

Grab a copy of The Faim’s EP “Summer Is A Curse” on iTunes and Amazon, or stream it on Spotify!

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Photos by @Mac_Praed

Album Release, Music, Music Video

Fly By Midnight Release “You Belong” Video From New Album “Rerunning”

November 19, 2018 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Justin Bryte and Slavo are back with a brand new album called “Rerunning” and continue to showcase their ultra catchy synth-pop hooks and playful lyrics like never before! Fly By Midnight have been flying high with festival slots at Firefly Fest and Panorama, along with having their tracks featured on playlists like Spotify’s New Music Friday, Apple Music’s Breaking Pop & A-List Pop, as well as Soundcloud’s Fresh Pressed.

Fly By Midnight’s latest single off the new ablum, “You Belong” has been in heavy rotation and they just premiered the new music video for the single! Watch the official video below.

The guys also announced a special homecoming/album release show at The LOFT @ City Winery in NYC with their friend Joe Wood. Grab your tickets before it sells out!

Fly By Midnight – Album Release Show
December 6th, 2018
The LOFT @ City Windery NYC
Doors: 7:30p / Show: 8p
Buy Tickets

Pick up a copy of “Rerunning” on iTunes and Amazon, or stream the album on Spotify!

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