Phoneboy Turns The Foundry Into a Frenzied Dance Party

Philadelphia, PA – June 5, 2025 It’s rare that a show makes the floor move. Like, literally. But when Phoneboy took over The Foundry at The Fillmore in Philly, it was impossible not to feel it—pulsing beneath your feet, in sync with a room full of bodies jumping, clapping, and screaming lyrics so loud the band was almost drowned out. Almost.

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The night kicked off with two openers who understood the assignment. Double Standard brought pure energy from the jump, followed by Inoha who locked in the vibe with hooks and serious stage presence. The venue was buzzing before Phoneboy even touched the mic.

By the time the Hoboken-based indie rockers stepped on stage, the room had already become a living, breathing organism. From the first notes of “Wayside,” the crowd was alive—belting every word back, arms in the air, and smiles everywhere. The band, made up of college friends-turned-tour warriors Wyn Barnum, Ricky Dana, James Fusco, and Jordan Torres, has built a reputation for crafting relatable, emotional bangers. And in a live setting? They transform into full-on anthems.

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Let’s talk about that moment: mid-set, the band got the entire crowd to crouch down low, tension building—and then BOOM. Jump. Chaos. Euphoria. You had to be there. One of their openers even crowd surfed, and yup, so did their merch guy. That’s the kind of night it was—no barriers, just sweaty, joyful, beautifully chaotic connection. The setlist hit every fan-favorite, weaving through tracks like “Nevermind,” “Ferrari,” and my personal new favorite “Better Than You” off their new album ‘Heartbreak Designer’. But the closer, a pop goes punk cover of Lit’s “My Own Worst Enemy,” sent things over the edge. The pit opened up, hands flew, and The Foundry became a full-on release. There’s no better way to describe it: it was fun as hell.

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This was one of the high-impact, unhinged in the best way shows we’ve covered this year. Phoneboy didn’t just perform—they invited everyone in and let them take over.

If you weren’t jumping, were you even at the show? Check out Phoneboy's new album Heartbreak Designer on all streaming platforms now!