Chicago got a truly unforgettable night of grime punk and grunge with the high-intensity raw power from both Bob Vylan and Jigsaw Youth at the Subterranean on October 1st. You know Dying Scene would not miss the Humble as the Sun tour!
Joining Bob Vylan on their North American tour is my favorite nitty gritty city band, Jigsaw Youth.
Jigsaw Youth is non-stop working their asses off; since we last covered them at their show with Des Rocs at The Bottom Lounge on April 26th, the sludgy-grunge non-apologetic band from Staten Island, NY has released two more singles: “Waiting” and “Secret“.
They also played major festivals Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky and Aftershock in Sacramento, California all while embarking on Bob Vylanβs Humble as the Sun North American tour.
Jigsaw Youth’s gritty guitar riffs echoes of excitement, complete with angsty vocals; top that off with encouraging fans to form circle pits and you have the perfect storm of chaotic energy.
What is up next for Jigsaw Youth? East Coasters are in luck: on November 3rd they are playing with an absolutely sick line up at Gold Sounds in Brooklyn, New York with Skarhead and NEWCOMER plus a nearly sold-out show (if not sold out already!) in Philadelphia on December 14th at Creep Records. You can also get your vacation on at ShipRocked January 19-25th, 2025 and cruise with some killer bands.
Meanwhile, I will be here waiting, wishing and hoping for a well-deserved Jigsaw Youth headlining tour and album. π
The grime punk/hip hop hell-raising duo from London Bob Vylan took the stage next. Compromised of Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan, they released Humble as the Sun on April 5th, 2024. They both put on an exciting, in your face performance every time I have seen them (check out our gallery of them from Riot Fest 2022 here!) and they cannot be missed. Their unique blend of genres creates a sense of urgency and action, but also comradery and tranquility.
Bobby Vylan makes a connection with his audience at every show, engaging with fans and fearlessly crowd surfing, leaving everyone thrilled to be a part of the experience. His passionate energy while echoing social and political issues is nothing short of inspiring. The duoβs performances always knock it out of the park!
The duo also played Louder Than Life and Aftershock this year in addition to several European music festivals. The Humble as the Sun tour continues to the UK right now, so if you are across the pond do not miss your chance to see them!
Check out the rest of the gallery below!
