Philadelphia's The Districts have opened for Modest Mouse, and been compared to Sharon van Etten and the Killers. On their latest, 2022's Great American Painting, the songs take on the paradox of the state of the country, going from the big, tough ideas about gun violence, police brutality and oppressive structures to contemplating spiritual life in the remote and isolated pure landscapes and scenery in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, (Track by track, Flood Magazine.) The band’s aim is to process the heavy stuff cathartically, and dance forward in spite of fear and darkness.

Songwriter and vocalist Rob  Grote also reflects on the remote collaborative process, and admits that being in a room with friends making music can’t be replaced, and emphasizes how much the band lives for playing for rooms with people in them. The Districts play remotely for the Soundcheck Podcast. – Caryn Havlik

Set list: “Revival Psalm” “Long End,” “Cheap Regrets”

Watch "Revival Psalm":

Watch "Long End":

Watch "Cheap Regrets":