AVC Sessions: House Shows, our new series where we’ll invite some of our favourite artists to perform a show you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Frances Quinlan, lead singer and guitarist for Philly indie rock band Hop Along, performs a few songs from her debut solo album, Likewise. In the full session—which you can watch over on our Instagram stories, Facebook page, and YouTube channel—Quinlan details the creative challenge of producing an album without her bandmates, and how she’s adjusting to life in quarantine.
The cover of Frances Quinlan’s debut solo album features a self-portrait. Her eyes are wide, she’s looking directly at you and her expression is almost nervous – like she’s been caught and exposed. And in a way, that makes sense. After fronting the Philadelphia act Hop Along for 15 years, Quinlan is stepping out on her own, playing the personal, sometimes revealing songs on her new album
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