By: Michelle Alexander

Hop Along is a charisma-soaked indie-folk foursome out of Philly.  Ready to wake your eardrums up, their sound resonates with vibrant alt-folk passion. Francis Quinlan delivers unwavering vocal ammo as she belts it out like a boss. The critically acclaimed band has just added another notch to their belt with the release of Painted Shut, a no holds barred album that is a surefire soundtrack to the reckless abandon of navigating life. Combine this with a nationwide tour and a dedicated fan base, Hop Along is proof that talent and tenacity can lead to big things.

Born from humble beginnings, Hop Along is the result of Quinlan creating her own style of senior project in high school. Originally known as Hop Along, Queen Ansleis, Quinlan flew solo and released Freshman Year, an acoustic ode to her roots in the folk-freak scene, in 2005. Fast -forward a few years, with a shortened name, and a full band  infusing grunge into rambunctious folk tones, Hop Along evolved into the evocative folk sound we hear on Painted Shut .  Quinlan’s brother handles drums, completed by bassist Tyler Long and guitarist Joe Reinhardt.  Earning praise immediately from indie rock circles,  their 2012 full-length Get Disowned, is an attention grabbing rock n’ roll salute with a twist.