Upper Wilds Concert Photos

Keen to pick up a guitar again following his post-Parts & Labor noisy electronic solo output, Dan Friel formed the no-less-clamorous Upper Wilds. Comprised of Friel on guitar and vocals, Zach Lehrhoff (Ex Models) on bass and vocals, and Aaron Siegel on drums, the trio released their debut record via Thrill Jockey in 2017. Awash with distortion, fuzz, and space references, Guitar Module 2017 combined crushing volume with buried melodies bringing together elements of Friel's former band and his solo efforts.

Upper Wilds / Swisher on Apr 11, 2026 [305-small]

Upper Wilds / Swisher
Apr 11, 2026
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
  Uploaded by Bryan Robinson

Upper Wilds / Swisher on Apr 11, 2026 [304-small]

Upper Wilds / Swisher
Apr 11, 2026
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
  Uploaded by Bryan Robinson

Upper Wilds / Swisher on Apr 11, 2026 [303-small]

Upper Wilds / Swisher
Apr 11, 2026
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
  Uploaded by Bryan Robinson

Minibeast / Upper Wilds / Teen Driver on Nov 16, 2024 [867-small]

Minibeast / Upper Wilds / Teen Driver
Nov 16, 2024
 Turners Falls, Massachusetts, United States
  Uploaded by The Valley Archivist as Well

Minibeast / Upper Wilds / Teen Driver on Nov 16, 2024 [866-small]

Minibeast / Upper Wilds / Teen Driver
Nov 16, 2024
 Turners Falls, Massachusetts, United States
  Uploaded by The Valley Archivist as Well

Desertfest on Sep 16, 2023 [386-small]

Desertfest
Sep 16, 2023
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Chris Sousa

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