New England

Indie “Space-Folk” Trio Ian Cat & The Crimsons Play The Plough and Stars 1/12

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At times experimental and psychedelic, while at others upbeat and driving, Ian Cat‘s new album East Coast New England Boy, is truly a journey that must be experienced in its entirety.  At its core, the album is a singer/songwriter showcase, exhibiting Cat’s lyrical prowess, ranging from somber to exaltant.  However, he doesn’t stop there, adding shoegaze-y guitar tones and appropriately sporadic percussion to form an impressive soundscape.  Check out Ian Cat & The Crimsons at The Plough and Stars with The Rupert Selection on 1/12. –Brian Varneke

 

Portland

Peace Out to Pony Village

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For damn near a decade, Pony Village have become one of the more household names in Portland, despite being named after a mall in North Bend. Lead singer and guitarist Ryan Barber has transposed his memories of growing up in the coastal southern Oregon town into the indie pop songwriting that’s gained Pony Village such a cult following. Sadly, fans won’t be getting much more from the band since tonight, Pony Village is being laid to rest.

Exactly why their Rontoms Sunday Sessions set tonight will be their last performance ever, we’re not sure. We were always able to count on Pony Village, no matter how many lineup changes or other random occurrences popped up. Needless to say, whether they play more shows, make more albums or not, they’ll always be a Portland favorite.

Weather permitting, you can catch Pony Village’s last show later this evening at Rontoms with Ali Muhareb. As always with their Sunday Sessions events, it’s free.

Toronto

WAVE OF TERROR – “LOVE TO GROW” SINGLE

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Wave of Terror are a garage rock group from right here in Toronto. They have released a single "Love to Grow" on Badgerow Records. This tune takes all the best things about the current lo-fi scene and brings it all to life in one convenient package. Pure garage with some psych and surf elements all rolled into one beautifully fuzzy track. All we can do now is patiently wait for more releases. I see this band having a very nice 2017. – Kris Gies

Toronto

DOGHOUSE ROSE – “I’M GONNA DRINK” VIDEO

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Doghouse Rose come from London, Ontario originally. Bringin their "rebel country" to the city on a regular basis. They recently released a music video for a new track titled "I’m Gonna Drink" and I don’t need to explain what it’s about. When you’ve had enough of all the day to day bullshit and just don’t have any more cares to give…listen to this tune and have a damn drink. You can see Doghouse Rose on January 14th at This Ain’t Hollywood in Hamilton and January 21st at the Mod Club in Toronto. – Kris Gies

 

NYC

Tomber Lever releases new album Furniture Pedagogue, tour with Birote the Musical

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Hailing from La Verne by way of Pomona, the suburban experimental tribe Tomber Lever release their new album Furniture Pedagogue on Pacific Nature Records tomorrow, January 7. The quartet’s brand of infectious and genre-bending rock ‘n’ roll permeates with themes of family, showcasing creative efforts of the tight-knit DIY community that cultivated them. Pacific Nature Records is releasing the album on cassette tape with two different covers and tape splatters with J-card. 

Listen to "No. 12" off Furniture Pedagogue below and watch Tomber Lever perform tonight at VLHS to kickoff their tour "4,000 Miles to Graceland" with Birote the Musical, support from Judcody Limon and Harriers of Discord. Need an address? Ask a punk. – Ryan Mo

NYC

Satellite Mode unveils new single + plays Irving Plaza tonight (01.06)

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We gave NYC’s indie pop duo Satellite Mode a "Buzz Alert" back in November (yo, when we say it, we mean it!), and we are glad today to find out they are playing Irving Plaza… tonight! These guys just released a new single, entitled ‘Warm Fire Lightning’ (streaming below) that confirms their talent what good we had to say about them a couple of months ago. This is quality pop that feels timeless. If you move fast, you might still be able to grab a ticket for tonight’s show, they are opening for Great Good Fine OK. If not, well… enjoy the new single!

NYC

Panoramic begins West Coast tour tomorrow with show at Beatnik Bandito

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Orange County’s Panoramic embark on their first West Coast tour from January 7 to January 21, traveling up to the wintery forests of Washington and back following a successful trek through the Southwest last summer. The quartet kick off their tour at Orangy County’s Beatnik Bandito tomorrow at 7:30 PM, with support from dairy queen duo Talk, Tired Thanatoid, Leashes, Young Jesus, and the linguistic-noise trio Benno, VA. Download Panoramic’s debut album Not Exactly for free on Bandcamp. – Ryan Mo

NYC

NYC ’90s alt rock semi-legends Supertouch return at St.Vitus on 01.19

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Ah, the late 90’s. What a decade to be alive for true rock lurvers! A time filled with gritty, grungy, hardcore, sloppy yet wonderful alternative rock music. Formed in 1987, hardcore influenced NYC band Supertouch release three years later their debut album “The Earth is Flat”. Their musical style hinted at legends such as Mudhoney, Melvins, and Bad Brains, but with their own sonic spin and a F-You demeanor retained from the good old punk days. As it happens in rock’n’roll, they broke up after that debut, which slowly became a cult record among many rock music connoisseurs. Twenty years later, the band is reuniting, releasing a new EP entitled “Lost My Way,” which really sounded as if time had stopped. Although they haven’t released new music since “Lost My Way”, Supertouch is still killing it live, and will hit St. Vitus on January 19th. Check out their EP title-track streaming below. – Jocelyn Huggler

Philadelphia

Weekend Warrior, January 6 – 8

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The Orange Drop commemorate their latest album Stoned In Love, available via Mega Dodo, with a release show this evening at Bourbon & Branch. Sifting invitingly through vaporized warmth, the band circumvents one’s mind from cold exterior, shifting the focus onto a heady, melodic atmosphere. However, that cerebral journey goes beyond the pillowy marshmallow drifts, traversing treacherous heart-palpitating terrain amid the ethereal experience. Tonight, they’ll be joined by the consuming, thunderous thumping, heavy-psych module of Meddlesome Meddlesome Meddlesome Bells. The gloomy, resonating, sonic aftermath of Lunacy, a.k.a. Nick Kulp (ex-Far-Out Fangtooth, ex-Creepoid), also celebrates his latest release Life We Choose To Follow (Funeral Party Records) while the space-bombarding, reeled-in cruise of Seafrost kicks this show into gear. Bourbon & Branch, 705 N. 2nd St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

 
Other places to hang this weekend…
 
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) SAT Who Better You Bet, SUN The Jersey Corn Pickers, Sarah Larsen
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Frog Holler, Tin Bird Choir, Jonny Drucker, SUN Derrick Hodge, DJ Junior
 
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Gene Wildest (Record Release), Kodiak Park, SAT Petunia, Thick Red Wine
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Civil Holdup, The Real Feel/DJ Deejay, SAT Mage Hand/DJ Baby Berlin
 
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Nicky P., Former Belle, Archawah, SAT Splintered Sunlight
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI (Balcony) The Remedy, Anatomy of An Outcast, Mass Folk Commons, Deadline Tuesday, SAT Promise of Redemption, Triangle Shirt Factory, Selfhelpme
 
TLA (334 South St.) FRI Lovekilledkurt (Nirvana Tribute) The Wretched (NIN Tribute), Counterfeit (Limp Bizkit Tribute Band), SAT Candy Volcano
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.)  FRI (Upstairs) Minor Setbacks, Moon Jellies/(Downstairs) In The Light Presents: An Evening of The Eagles, SAT (Upstairs) Eric Brazilian, Ben Arnold, Soraia/(Downstairs) Animus
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.)  FRI The Philly Reggae Band, (5pm) SAT Space Water/(8pm) J.W. Farrell, Hootsie, Shots Called
 
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT Gina Zo, The Julia Hudak Project
 
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Community Center, Baker Man, Drew Sestito, SAT The Stone Eye, Holy Smoke, Inner Temple
 
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Dav, Reed Streets, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Francisco Collazo
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Hired Guns Blues Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Grey Eye Glances, SAT John Byrne, Patrick Mansfield
 
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Wade in the Water, The Black Market Opera, Socko, Mirrorsigns, Sublaymen
 
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI New Pony, SAT Stiltwalker, Jah People, Dave Coppa & Scrapple
 
Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SAT Honeytiger, Rentboy, Secret Nudist Friends
 
Philadelphia

New Loadcard EP Available for Streaming & Download

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Free-floating between joy-inducing, synth-steering, playful, electronic grooves and juxtaposing disenchantment, Loadcard, a.k.a. Cameron Konner, consistently shifts gears on his latest EP Perfect Balance, available via DZ Tapes. Those experimental twists between bright soundscapes and desolate, moody, melodic avenues dictate an odd-ideal sense of equilibrium. (Photo by Jordy Lyric)