Harley Poe
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Harley Poe

Harley Poe formed in Philadelphia in 2009 around frontman Joe Whiteford. Their music deals directly with depression and self-harm, with songs like "I Can't...

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Harley Poe's dark folk songs about depression and self-harm

A Philadelphia band whose music deals directly with difficult psychological territory.

For a sense of what they do, try "I Can't Stand Myself" or "Corrupting My Better Half." Both get right to the point.

Harley Poe's songs like "I Can't Stand Myself" and "Evil People" touch on depression and self-harm without softening the edges. They've found an audience among people who recognize those feelings in themselves. Their debut album "The Curse of Black Lightning" came out in 2011, and they've kept writing about this territory ever since.

The band formed in Philadelphia in 2009 around frontman Joe Whiteford. They've released several albums including "Past Life Regression," "The Man on the Moon," and "Serotonin" with the current lineup of Whiteford, Chad Williams, Michael Burris, and Dayal Patterson.

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Harley Poe formed in Philadelphia in 2009 around frontman Joe Whiteford. Their music deals directly with depression and self-harm, with songs like "I Can't Stand Myself" and "Corrupting My Better Half" reflecting those themes. Their debut album, "The Curse of Black Lightning," came out in 2011.

They've released several albums since then, including "Past Life Regression," "The Man on the Moon," and "Serotonin." The current lineup includes Whiteford on vocals and guitar, Chad Williams on guitar, Michael Burris on bass, and Dayal Patterson on drums.

Some listeners have found their subject matter difficult, with songs like "Evil People" and "It's Only The End Of The World" touching on dark psychological territory. Their work has found an audience among people who recognize those feelings in themselves.

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