The trio of Goldenaire celebrate their new EP Modern Meltdown with a release show this Saturday at Creep Records. The songs buzz and swirl enriched by the stabilizing force of melody. As the chaotic, dystopian tones of the world race around you, the vocals exhibit a tunneling, personal focus. Swept up in a tranquil, dream-gaze headspace, one finds a cloud which allows for temporary escape. With that sense of distance, one can more clearly organize their thoughts, embracing the refreshing, breezy qualities in the midst of a never-ending storm. Goldenaire will be joined by Matt Scheuermann, a.k.a. Lowercase Roses, whom cultivates a shimmering/jarring dynamic, and the ominous surging darkwave of SOLD, as well as the revving, roaring power of Oh, Are They?. – Michael Colavita
More places to escape this weekend’s unfavorable weather…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Void Vision, SAT STARWOOD, Medusa’s Disco, Mage Hand, SUN Beano French, Ki Brown
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT Flightschool, Bird Watcher
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Drama!, OverEasy, Along The Way/DJ Deejay, SAT St. Brendan, Hartline, Knightlife/DJSC
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) SAT Chromelodeon , nmlstyl, Korine, SUN Chromelodeon, Chipocrite, Exmaid
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI The Company Corvette
TLA (334 South St.) SAT g1000oz, Run Up Rico
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Little Strike, SAT (Upstairs) Johnny Shortcake
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Tree Rats, The Sly Foxes, Kingsound Vibration, Camera Magic, SAT The Output, Famous & Fallen, South on Sunday, Evergo, SUN JT & The Stardusters, Jason Ager
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Max Seidman, Maggie Mae, SAT Reef The Lost Cauze (Album Release), DJ Caliph-NOW
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Uncle Dan, Oh Jeezus, SAT St. James and The Apostles, The Bad Larrys
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI The People, Namarah, iNFiNiEN, SAT Satellite Hearts, No Sailor, Kirby and the Vibe Tribe
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Broke Body, SAT Joe Kenney, Della Chase / The Rectors, Canine 10
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Frank Sriracha, Og Juan Shinobi
Century (1350 S 29th St.) FRI Apt A, Dunning Kruger, Somnolent, SAT Goddamnit, Gozer, Poppy, Breaklite
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Hambone Relay, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SAT Anytime Soon
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Ben Aire, SAT Ed Cristof
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Box Of Rain, The Big Jangle
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Johnny Football Hero, Primatives, This Kills Me, SAT Mattress Food, In Different Sounds
Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) SAT Goldenaire (EP Release), Lowercase Roses, Sold, Oh, Are They?
No Face Studios (5213 Grays Ave.) SAT Snake Charmer, SwitchBlvde
The Mothership (602 S. 52nd St.) FRI Hallowed Bells, Mitch Esparza
Cousin Danny’s (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Solarized, Hirs, Dialer, Gaz