Intense alternative/indie rock band Hop Along has emerged as one of my go-to listens deep into the pandemic. The Philly band burst onto the scene with 2012's "Get Disowned," powered by bangers "Young and Happy!" and "Sally II."
The lead singer, Frances Quinlan, started the band as an acoustic solo act initially, before brother Mark joined as drummer and Tyler Long came aboard as a bassist. Joe Reinhart, who produced "Get Disowned," eventually became Hop Along's lead guitarist.
Three years later, the band released "Painted Shut," then put out "Bark Your Head Off, Dog" in 2018. After 15 years fronting Hop Along, Quinlan went solo with 2020's "Likewise," representing a more muted, personal tone.
While Hop Along hasn't released new music in three years, they've become one of my work-from-home soundtracks, and I hope more music is coming from this talented quartet down the road.
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