Krust Toons: "Snubbed Again!" by Tedd Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.
Chicago
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Conway @ Beat Kitchen (2/1)
Local Rock band, Conway, released two singles back in October, “Forbidden Fruit” and “Every Single Time”. These tracks were the band’s follow-up to their 2017 debut EP, “Last Chance To Dance”, and their first releases since adding Mitch De Biase (Backing vocals, Bass) and Austin Johnson (Drums).
Conway was founded by and is fronted by Aidan Hargis (Lead vocals, Guitar) and he is joined by Riley Allen (Backing vocals, Guitar, Synth) in addition to De Baise and Johnson.
You can catch Conway at Beat Kitchen on February 1st with Vyse and 20 Watt Tombstone.
Chicago
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Ambein Sloth “So Long Ago”
Ambein Sloth recently released their debut single “So Long Ago”. This is the new project from electronic music producer and guitarist Spinmont. Unlike the music he creates as Spinmont, or with the electronic rock band Jetpack Hotline, this is poppy Post-Punk music in the vein of The Strokes. We can only hope there is more to come from Ambein Sloth.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Rescind” – Yarrow
A Mild Circus, the debut EP from the trio of Yarrow (which features member of Great Weights an King Azaz), is slated for release on February 15 via Get Better Records. Its lead single, “Rescind,” opens by initiating a sense of a noise-accented tension. Pointing out the misplaced malice of those dispersing negative actions and attitudes, it notes the clear discrepancy in ideological goals and perspectives between the aggressors and their victims. You can find Yarrow this Thursday, January 17 at Hubris House, as part of a lineup that also includes Absinthe Father and Fox Hollow.
NYC
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Quay Dash takes what’s hers at All Girl Trap/Rap Party (Baby’s All Right 01.18)
On her 2017 album Transphobic, Quay Dash proclaimed herself to be the "Queen of NY", and that’s a title we’re not going to argue. Hers is one of the most visionary new voices in the New York rap scene, and watching her evolution from her debut to last year’s single U.A.F.W.M. can only be described as breathtaking. Quay Dash may have taken notes from the classic bravado of New York artists like Lil Kim, but the musical world she inhabits is all her own: the adrenaline-spiking beats and chilling effortlessness of her delivery are unmistakably hers, trophies of the hardships she’s overtaken to get here. On January 18, Quay Dash will join JADALAREIGN, Dame Luz, Mother Mary Rose, and Na$h at BBYGRL at Baby’s All Right: All Girl Trap/Rap Party to celebrate women in hip hop – so you’d better clear your schedule. – Sunny Betz
NYC
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Cindy Cane brings the goth rodeo to Baby’s All Right residency 01.27
The music of Cindy Cane defies classification – in listening to the singles off frontman Tom Lescovich’s upcoming EPs New York Strangers and all my ex’s live in bushwick, you can find yourself leaping between murky electronica and yearning folk, all with a backbeat of the expressive rawness Lescovich is so good at cultivating. The music of Cindy Cane may span many genres, but it all stems from a deep love of country music. While it may not sound very country, tracks "The Darkness" and "Let Me In" brilliantly reflect the genre’s penchant for laying emotions bare. Cindy Cane landed a rare four day residency at Baby’s All Right starting on January 27, so check out their music below, and wear your best cowboy boots! – Sunny Betz
Chicago
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WHY? & Lala Lala “Siren 042”
Lala Lala (aka Lillie West) has teamed up WHY? (aka Yoni Wolf) to release a new single and Scott Fredette-directed video called “Siren 042”. Lala Lala had a tremendous 2018 with the release of her latest album, The Lamb, via Hardly Art and the critical acclaimed that followed.
Lala Lala will kick off their first ever headlining U.S. tour on January 17th with a sold out show at Metro with Snail Mail.
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, January 11 – 13
Seagulls first capture our attention with the graceful melodies and textured soundscapes found on the group’s debut Great Pines, The Deli Philly’s September Record of the Month 2014. The LP was later picked up by Yellow K Records and re-issued. Today, it’s long-awaited follow-up is out now via Evergreen Prefecture/Honest Face Records (and is available on a thumb drive, packaged like Sega Genesis cartridge). “Thrown Voice is an album about communication – interpersonally, with the environment, within one’s self – and the way that technology can facilitate or get in the way of those interactions. It’s a follow-up about the importance of following up.” Once again, Matt Whittle and friends demonstrate their musical talents, masterfully crafting a timeless sound for the modern age. Feel free to come and experience plenty of feels tomorrow night at PhilaMOCA, where Seagulls will be holding their album release show, supported by friends Spirit Haus, Queue, and URBVN. – H.M. Kauffman
Other places where you can chill this weekend…
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) SAT Seagulls (Album Release), Spirit Haus
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Taiwan Housing Project, SAT Frog Holler, Joshua Park, And You, Brutus?
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT Mohican, Dreamswell
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) SAT Ripped Away, Freeze, SUN Rubbish, Shy Boyz, Bunny Savage and The PLIBmen, Endless Taile
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St,) FRI Philly Loves Bowie: A Night of Stardust Celebrating Bowie
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Alright Junior, Andorra
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT (Upstairs) The Naked Sun
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Erik Kramer, Valentina Janie, Big Boy Brass, SAT (Early) Only on Weekends, Hollow Harbor, Hey Mark, Let’s Riot, (Late) Legion 76, Please Die!
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Air is Human, Grimace Federation, SAT The Retinas
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI The People, The Ardvark Felon, Interminable, SAT La Capitana, Behind The Grandstand
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Dead Robins
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Sylo, Astro 8000, SAT DJ Deejay
Century (1350 S 29th St.) FRI Clamfight, Thunderbird Divine (Record Release), Sheena & The Nosebleeds, Human Shield
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) SAT Ian St. Laurent
The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Tone Bandits, The Blessed Muthas, Gibbous Moon, The Pink Angels
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Easily Fooled
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Hezekiah, Dell P, Mic Stew
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) SAT Violet Waves, Blueroom, Arch of Love
Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) SAT Moment To Capitalize
No Face Studios (5213 Grays Ave.) FRI Coping Skills, SAT Null, Kenny 3
The Glass Onion (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI SAT Carly Cosgrove, Nowadays
Chicago
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Rainbow James @ Emporium Chicago (1/13)
Rainbow James released their debut album, Songs About James, last month. This is the Alt Rock of Mike Cangemi (Bass Guitar), Griff Johnson (Vocals, Guitar), and Colin Mohr (Drums).
You can catch Rainbow James at Emporium Chicago with Rookie and Aberdine on January 13th.
NYC
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Weeknight unveil video from upcoming LP + tour the US
In the four years since their brooding and aptly titled debut Post-Everything, the members of the no-wave inspired outfit Weeknight have had time to consider where to take their music next. Last month the band released the first video from their upcoming album Dead Beat Creep, titled "Outside the Pale", proving that the last few years were well worth the wait. The track is just as darkly beautiful as their previous work, but with a more refined pop sensibility – here they manage to achieve an austere atmosphere with enveloping synths, reverberating guitar and a cathartic chorus. Weeknight’s sophomore work is due February 1st, and the band will be bringing their new tunes to an upcoming Brooklyn show at Alphaville on February 20th, after a three week US tour. In the meantime, check out the video below, and play it on the train while pretending you’re in your own movie. – Sunny Betz
Chicago
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Mock Nine Releases a New Single & Plays Martyrs’ on 1/12
Mock Nine has released a new single called “Mach 9”. This is the young band’s first single of 2019 and third overall, following-up “Work Out” and “Fair”.
This basement rock and a little raw, but has a really catchy chorus that has been echoing through my head all morning. This is the work of Tommy Langford (Lead Vocals), Franklin Brady (Rhythm Guitar-Harmonies), Mac Campbell (Bass), James Bruce (Lead guitar) and Sam Grosman (Drums)
You can catch Mock Nine at Martyrs’ on January 12th with The Powers Project and Monarchy Over Monday for a 5:30pm all ages show.
Chicago
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Greg Ward releases Stomping Off From Greenwood
Saxophonist Greg Ward has played with such diverse artists as Tortoise, Lupe Fiasco, and Makaya McCraven, but is striking out on his own again with Stomping Off From Greenwood. This new album drops today, January 11th, via Greenleaf Music and finds Ward teaming up with Matt Gold (guitar & effects), Dave Miller (guitar & effects), Matt Ulery (acoustic & electric bass), and Quin Kirchner (drums).
The album is the follow-up to his 2016 Greenleaf debut, Touch My Beloved’s Thought, as was recorded after the group spent a month together in residency. The album features 8 original jazz compositions and a fresh take on the standard “Stardust”.