Algernon Cadwallader live on KEXP

Algernon Cadwallader dropped a fiery live session in the KEXP studio, tearing through “Shameless Faces (even the guy who made the thing was a piece of shit)” with pure emo intensity. Recorded on November 5, 2025, the Philly crew—Peter Helmis (bass/vocals), Joe Reinhart (guitar/backing vox), Colin Mahoney (guitar), Nick Tazza (drums), and Bryce Pulaski (keys/backing vox)—brings that cathartic punch you didn’t know you needed.

Behind the scenes, Troy Nelson hosts, Kevin Suggs manned the boards, and Matt Ogaz handled mastering, while a five-camera setup led by Carlos Cruz, Jonathan Jacobson, Luke Knecht, Kendall Rock, and Ettie Wahl captured every sweaty riff. Catch more on their Bandcamp or at KEXP.org, and snag extra perks by joining the YouTube channel.

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