Winyah Plays Sold-Out Foundry at The Fillmore - May 5, 2026
Photo Credit - Julia Hill
Written by Julia Hill
On Tuesday night, a line of people trailed down Allen Street outside The Fillmore. Upstairs in the smaller venue, they would be seeing the indie rock band Winyah. Hailing from the Carolinas before making their way to the music capital, Nashville, Winyah gained major momentum on social media for their laid-back acoustic covers, developed a dedicated fanbase on a global scale, and have since supported acts such as Dogpark, The Red Clay Strays, and more.
Last night, the evidence of their impact on the young indie scene was unmistakable as teenagers and young adults filtered through the doors, consisting mostly of couples and friend groups who carpooled from the suburbs. The hum of conversation bounced off the walls, and the opening band took the stage promptly at eight.
Edgehill kicked the evening off with a solid forty-five-minute set. Formed in Nashville, the group signed to Severance Records, and their first album, Ode to the Greyhouse, was released in February. There was a flow between heavy guitar jams and subtle vocals that created an emotional through line with each song. The consistent bass held the band alongside the drums as the guitar and vocals floated nicely on top. By the last song, they fully dug into the groove of the music and delivered a smashing outro.
Edgehill
The crowd became very dense by nine, and people stood packed like sardines in a can. Skirting the outside and weaving through elbows to the photo pit, the lights flickered, and voices from the crowd shouted out with excitement. Winyah made their way to the stage twenty minutes late due to the changeover between bands, but they came out with smiles, ready to perform to the sold-out house. Confidently taking up their respective instruments, they started with their song “Feel It All Again,” and the night carried on with a carefree energy that the audience fully absorbed.
Winyah
The song choices consisted of tracks from their debut album Lot to Learn, released with Cloverdale Records, such as “XO,” “Thread,” “Fool’s Game,” and “Jaded.” A standout was their newest single, “Rat Race,” released last month, and it speaks to the current generation who have entered adulthood, trying to make sense of the world, and dealing with familiar relationships: “It's not that we don’t love you, we’re just dreaming, and we don’t have time to care.” Winyah demonstrated their strength with reflective storytelling and memorable tunes, but still have room to further develop their sound. The nostalgic guitar-focused playing carried the band and balanced well with the dynamic vocal performance that pivoted from gritty outcry to intimate confession.
Winyah will continue their tour throughout this summer, with their next stops in New York for two nights at the Bowery Ballroom, then to Massachusetts, South Carolina, and many more. You can check out their full list of dates HERE and listen to their album anywhere you get your music!
