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This past Monday, Julia Wolf lit up The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix, AZ, delivering a night of catharsis, chaos, and connection that left the packed house buzzing well into the night. The evening wasn’t just a testament to Julia’s growing star power—it was a full-spectrum showcase of rising indie talent, kicked off by a pair of standout openers that set the tone perfectly.
Opening the night was Ellis, who made the impressive journey from Ontario, Canada just to share the stage—and the experience—with us. Under the glow of deep blue lights and drifting, ethereal instrumentals, Ellis instantly cast a spell over the crowd. Their dreamy soundscapes and vocals set a contemplative, almost sacred mood in the room. In their finale, the lead singer, Linnea Siggelkow stepped off the stage weaving into the crowd to deliver the final verse of their song “Home” surrounded by fans. It was an intimate and human moment that brought the room to stillness before the storm of energy that followed.
Next up was Worry Club, and if Ellis lulled us into a trance, Worry Club snapped us right back to our feet. From the moment they stepped on stage, the energy exploded. Fans were singing along and fully immersed—it was clear that a good chunk of the crowd had shown up just as much for them as for the headliner. Lead singer Chase Walsh brought a raw, chaotic charisma, proudly displaying a guitar decked out in trans rights messaging. At one point, he unapologetically dedicated their track “little fucker” to Donald Trump with a bold, double middle-finger salute that had the crowd howling. In true punk-meets-pop spirit, Walsh confessed mid-set that he had downed four green apple White Claws before performing—a fact that explained his wild, endearing stage presence.
Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for. With The Rebel Lounge officially sold out on a Monday night—no small feat—Julia Wolf took the stage to an eruption of high-pitched screams and palpable excitement. The energy in the room shifted into overdrive as she appeared. A fan near the front held up a custom hand-bedazzled sweatshirt made just for her, and it was clear from the start that this was not just a concert, it was a celebration.
Wolf’s set was a well-crafted blend of her new material from her recently released album Pressure (dropped May 23), with bangers like “Jennifer’s Body”, “Loser”, and “Kill You Off” shaking the room. But she didn’t forget her day-one fans either, weaving in early favorites like “Hydra” and “Hoops” that sparked waves of nostalgia and singalongs. Her connection with the crowd was electric—intimate, raw, and real.
By the time the lights dimmed and the last note faded, it was clear that everyone in attendance had witnessed something special. From Ellis’ emotional vulnerability to Worry Club’s chaotic charm and Julia Wolf’s magnetic command of the room, it was a night that highlighted just how powerful live music can be. Phoenix showed up—and Julia Wolf delivered.