Los Angeles-based songwriter Noah Weinman brings his project Runnner to The Abbey this July.
Known for his intimate, homespun indie rock, Weinman crafts songs that float between poignant self-deprecation and cathartic, soaring peaks. His signature sound—built on banjos, guitars and reverberant horns—has earned him a reputation as both a compelling artist and sought-after producer for the likes of Skullcrusher, Gigi Perez and Odie Leigh.
This July show comes on the back of Runnner’s sophomore full-length, A Welcome Kind of Weakness, released on Run For Cover Records. The album marks a significant shift. It is Weinman’s first studio record, moving away from bedroom recordings into high fidelity. The result is larger-than-life rock recalling early Coldplay, Radiohead and Snow Patrol—pristine vocals, scintillating guitar riffs and astral synth sparkle.
The album’s origins are unusual. Written during months of bedrest following a torn Achilles tendon, and alongside the upheaval of a breakup, these songs confront powerlessness head-on. Yet they emerge defiant and self-assured. Tracks like “Achilles And” blister with distorted guitars, while ballad “Spackle” reflects tenderly on a former relationship. Throughout, Weinman spells out his feelings plainly, owning them completely.
Do not miss this chance to see Runnner in the intimate setting of The Abbey’s new live music space.
