Taylor Acorn

Big vocals, gritty guitars, and a room full of people ready to feel their emotions spill out. That is the kind of night you would expect to walk into at Amos in South End, and on Friday, November 14th, Wilt and Taylor Acorn delivered exactly that. Taylor Acorn brought catchy hooks and high energy pop punk as expected, but they also brought something more. The night unfolded with a surge of emotion, raw edge, and connection carried by both artists from start to finish.

The band Wilt, from Los Angeles, opened the show with a sound that sat perfectly between haunting grunge moods and indie punk bite. Frontwoman Chelsea Rifkin commanded the room with sharp, expressive vocals that bounced between melodic and raw, backed by Aaron Liebman and Andrew Perrea (guitar), and Dan Bermudez (drums). They powered through songs like “The Riff,” “Moved Along,” and “She Wants Me Too,” along with some unreleased tracks that pushed even heavier into the rock genre. Every moment felt wired with movement. Kicks, jumps, and sudden bursts of screams into the front row created a real exchange with the crowd. It felt alive in the way only a band on the edge of something can, riding the line between control and chaos, with a sense that this is only the beginning for them.

Taylor Acorn, from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania stepped into her set with the energy of a new era, celebrating her sophomore album Poster Child with a performance that hit every corner of her sound. She moved through a stacked setlist that included “People Pleaser,” “I Think I’m in Love,” “Blood on Your Hands,” and more. Songs like “Burning House” showcased her vocal power, filling the room with a clarity and emotional weight that stood out as a highlight.

What made her set feel special was how connected she stayed to the crowd. She kicked and moved with the music, slipping in effortless hairography through every chorus, and knelt down to eye level with fans in the front row who had been waiting all night. At one point a fan passed a drawing down to her from the second floor, and the way she pressed it to her chest turned into an unexpectedly intimate moment that softened the whole room. Looking around, you could see fans from every corner of music culture, from Switchfoot and Avril shirts to heavier rock band tees, all blending together as they sang her lyrics back to her.

The interaction never slowed. Taylor pointed out eager fans, reached into the crowd mid-song, and matched the room’s energy with her own. Her whole heart was on the stage and it showed in every song, gesture, and moment she shared with the audience. Watching her now, you can feel how this chapter is leveling her up, showing the growth and momentum she has built over the past year. Wilt and Taylor Acorn created a show rooted in movement, vulnerability, and the thrill of live music, turning the night at Amos into something that will stay with everyone who was there.