diet cig (again!) @ philamoca

Diet Cig invites Wolfpack on stage

This is the second time I saw Diet Cig in concert. It was a benefit show for the Girls Rock Camp in Philly which I"m all about! Since I arrived at the venue right on time, the floor was already packed. So, I ventured upstairs to grab a seat by the balcony. Little did I realize I was seated next to Alex's mom and siblings! The band that kicked off was called "Wolfpack" which consisted of four young ladies that looked no older than fifth or sixth graders; one singer, one drummer, one bass player, and one guitar player. They played a few songs and covered a Best Coast song. I could tell they were excited to be there but nervous at the same time. The second band that played was Sports. I saw them at Indie Pop Prom and really enjoyed their set, swearing next time they were around I'd buy their album (I did! A rad brown and pink half moon colored vinyl!). The lead singer sported a vintage Selena shirt and the band promoted their "shitty pens" with their band name on them, that you could take one from their table. Again they told the nun joke.

Finally Alex came on and again the smiley, jumpy jelly bean of songs kicked in. At the end of the set she hopped up onto the stacked amps and kicked her leg out. I always get nervous she will fall! Anyway it was fun seeing the two again and I'm sure they will return. Always a positive ray of sunshine. 

.diet cig @ boot and saddle

Alex with her cosmic guitar!

So much to update on I'm falling behind! I saw Diet Cig a while back. To find parking right near Boot & Saddle was amazing in itself. The opening bands were Hello Shark (caught the last 2 songs in the set) and Daddy Issues (in October I arrived late to Tacocat so I didn't see all of their set). I felt bad. The bassist had so many issues with her amp but it was finally fixed. I really enjoyed their set and hope to see them again soon.

Diet Cig I knew nothing about and went into cold. I really loved what I saw! Alex is the cutest and kicked her legs to the side jumping around like an excited jelly bean on the tiny stage. Towards the end of the set her and Daddy Issues covered Yellowcard's "Ocean Avenue." Diet Cig is coming back in May to promote their new album, I already bought my ticket and anticipate their return. The merch was so enticing I pretty much bought everything! They have pins (mine is pink with a cute cactus), cassettes, vinyl, and tees. I also have the set list in possession so (FINALLY A SET LIST!)....

Setlist:
BLOB
TUMMY
SLEEPTALK
BREATHLESS
SCENE SICK
MOTM
POOL BOYZ
16
LEO
DINNER
LINK
BATH
BARFDAY

Encore:
OCEAN AVE
HARVARD

My friend informed me Pitchfork reviewed their album and gave it a 5? I'm sorry but these songs completely encompass the way we feel in our late teens and early 20s. Whatever! Keep doing your thing Diet Cig.