Empath goes far beyond the sound of birds faintly chirping. They’re a band that writes songs like communing with nature, bringing all their fuzzed and tripped out idiosyncrasies into harmony. Empath began in 2016 when Garrett Koloski, Em Shanahan, and Catherine Elicson moved into a house in West Philadelphia together, with Randall Coon joining shortly after.

Even with the simple vision to shred, there’s a natural sensitivity in the way Empath communicates. Between the contrast of Elicson’s lush, almost delicate vocals, Koloski’s boisterous drumming, and the half-harmonious wash of guitar and Shanahan and Coon’s synths, Empath equips us with a healthy dose of emotional repose.

Past Shows


Sep
8
th
2019
Turf Club
Sep
8
th
2019
Turf Club

Sheer Mag

with Empath and Tweens
Jun
18
th
2018
7th St Entry
Jun
18
th
2018
7th St Entry

Jo Passed and Dick Stusso

Moved From Turf Club
with Empath

More Shows

Mar
15
th
Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Maude Latour

with MARIS
May
24
th
Fine Line

The Kiffness

May
3
rd
Turf Club

Fox Stevenson

with Yue
Apr
30
th
Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals

with Alex Lahey and Noun