Frances Quinlan

Philly's Frances Quinlan is best known as frontwoman of the acclaimed indie rock band Hop Along, which she originally started as a solo project. In 2020, she released her debut, Likewise, under her own name. Born in Manhattan but brought up in Philadelphia, Quinlan initially took oil painting classes before getting into music. Largely inspired by acts like Ani DiFranco, Patty Griffin, Fiona Apple, and Bright Eyes, she also maintained a looser interest in metal acts to which she was introduced by her elder brother Mark. While still a senior in high school, she began writing an...