What's On in State College

Anand Wilder is best known as co-founder of the 00’s indie rock band Yeasayer. In 2022, Wilder released his post-Yeasayer debut solo album, I Don’t Know My Words, on Last Gang Records, largely heralded by the likes of Pitchfork, NPR Music, and NME for bringing to mind the acoustic instrumentation and precise arrangements of Donovan, T. Rex, Aldous Harding, Elliott Smith and Fairport Convention. His most recent project, Psychic Lessons (out 8/22 via LAST GANG), is a swirling indie-psychedelic pop journey blending lush textures and haunting melodies. Known for shaping the experimental pop sound of the 2010s, Wilder channels his boundary-pushing instincts into a cinematic solo vision. Fans of Yeasayer, Panda Bear, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Grizzly Bear will find a new obsession here. The After Hours are an Indie Rock band, based out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They are known for their vibe-heavy, emotionally captivating songwriting and their high-energy live performances. The band consists of Jordan Trevino (vocals, guitar, bass, drums), Sean Saman (guitar, bass, keyboards), Elena Rossetto (vocals, bass, keyboards, percussion). The live band also features Austin Weaver (drums). Their debut album Late Night Social is out now! Eesha Jadhav is an indie singer, guitarist, and pianist based in State College. In the past year, she self-produced and released her debut EP “Game of Chance” along with a standalone single. Inspired by artists like Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, and Adrienne Lenker, Eesha’s solo music explores what she can do with stripped down instrumentals, including fingerpicked guitars and intimate vocals.

Thee Marloes are a rising soul trio from Surabaya, Indonesia, bringing a fresh global perspective to classic soul music. At first listen their sound may feel familiar—warm crooning guitar, deep-pocket drums, and heartfelt vocals about love and longing—but what sets them apart is the place and spirit it comes from. Soul music from Indonesia is rare, and Thee Marloes have carved out their own lane. The band features vocalist and keyboardist Natassya Sianturi, guitarist Sinatrya “Raka” Dharaka, and drummer Tommy Satwick. Drawing inspiration from classic soul, American hip-hop, rocksteady, and lovers rock reggae, the trio developed their sound organically through late-night songwriting sessions and local gigs across Southeast Asia. The group truly came into focus when Raka and Tommy discovered Natassya’s powerful voice at a local performance—her church-trained vocals and wide musical influences adding emotional depth to the project. Recording in their home studio, the trio crafted a raw and authentic soul sound that eventually caught the attention of Big Crown Records. Their debut album Perak blends funk-driven grooves, soulful ballads, and Indonesian-language lyrics into a style that feels both timeless and entirely new—proof that great soul music can come from anywhere in the world.

July 15-17, 2026: A conference to educate professionals who treat and manage youth and adult sexual abuse victims and offenders. In 1986, professionals with a focus on the treatment and education of sexual abuse victims and offenders from different organizations all across Pennsylvania came together to discuss how to prevent sexual abuse. This resulted in the formation of the Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education Network. SAPEN is a small, thoughtful group with experience working with offenders and victims for over two decades. These professionals treat and manage youth and adult sexual abuse victims and offenders as well as the families that have been affected by sexual abuse. Each year, SAPEN hosts a two-and-a-half-day conference to educate professionals by providing keynote speakers and conference presenters who are experts in the field. Through this conference, SAPEN is proud of the opportunity to offer knowledge to those that are just beginning their careers as well as to those who have provided years of dedicated service to their profession.

known for blending ancient sounds with modern flair. Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson discuss their journey, from reviving the talharpa—a traditional string instrument—to incorporating global musical influences and surrealistic flair into their performances. They share insights into their creative process, drawing inspiration from a wide array of sources, including Vormsi island's leiks, Finnish jouhikko music, Sahel blues, and more, all while infusing their work with personal memories and improvisation. Witness how Puuluup crafts a unique sonic experience that bridges the past with the present, making ancient traditions resonate with today's audience. Explore their musical adventures and the spontaneous emergence of their signature choreographic performances, a testament to their dynamic and exploratory spirit. Emerging from the in-between realms of Morgantown, WV, and Millheim, PA, The Wild Shoats write an alt-folk soundtrack to the strange times they find themselves in. Characterized by the plaintive sound of fiddles and mountain singing, The Wild Shoats call on their collective background of Appalachian old-time fiddling, folk songs, and the high-lonesome to reimagine the songs and sounds of their home. The Wild Shoats won the Appalachian String Band Music Festival’s Neo-Traditional Band Competition in 2023, just a few months after the band’s formation, and they released their debut album, Yell In The Shoats, in early 2025. The band is comprised of brothers Gus and Huck Tritsch (Millheim, PA), Mary Linscheid (Morgantown, WV), and Alex Heflin (Morgantown, WV).