Enveloped in a heavy-psych haze, Purling Hiss shreds in a primal, untamed fury. With jarring blazes of guitar-anchored glory, the band navigates through simmering and smoking hot sonic pockets. Relentless rhythms pace the ship, as it veers into unknown yet intriguing territories. Tomorrow night at Johnny Brenda’s, they’ll be headlining a locals-only bill, reinforced by the raw, grunge, syncopated stampede of Fight Amp–Legendary Divorce offshoot, Low Dose, who will be performing live for the first time. The fuzz-rattling post-punk of Plot will help to lay the groundwork for the evening’s festivities. – Michael Colavita
More of the haps this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N Frankford Ave.) FRI Pilkington, SAT Purling Hiss, Low Dose, Plot, SUN Scantron
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Andrew Victor
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) FRI Blubird, Americanadian, Sterling Duns & Aqeel Aadam and Friends, Well Room, SAT Laser Background, Mavis the Dog, Luxe
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Ken, The Improbables/DJ Deejay, SAT Crazy Bull, Mota/DJ PHSH, SUN Botis, Decap Attak
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Masie Blu, Ty Lemar, Lenora Elaine
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Mr. Brightside: Fame Lust
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Dark Waters End, World Below, SAT Legion 76, Duffy’s Cut, The Bad Ups, SUN Big Handsome, The Band Ariel
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI John Vettese/Beta Hi-Fi Emerging Music Festival
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Siravo, Skyline the City, Famous & Fallen, SAT Chris Day (Album Release), Super Bonanza
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Uncle Dan, Party Muscles, Sleep Tactics, SAT Moonwalker, SUN Julia Rainer, Eliza Edens
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Teenage Bigfoot, Yeenar, SAT Frost Giant, Bone Hive
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Peace & the City Grease, Dominy, Too Many Talk Shows, SAT Water Temple, Joshua Chase Miller
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT David Cope, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Punk Hands, Sara Henya, Reverend TJ McGlinchey
Tara Hernon
Century (1350 S 29th St.) FRI Manikineter, Felipe Pupo, SAT Disoriental, Pink Angels, Scars Like These, Decontrol
The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Judex, The KMX Band, Big Stall, SAT Misfit Holiday
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Beatstreet
Franky Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Ben Aire, SAT Ed Christof
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Mike Saga, Elijvh Vrms, SUN Civil Youth, Heavensake
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Delmont, Stealing from Thieves, SAT Pravda, Canyon, Bohemian Mule
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Conversations
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Chino, SUN Little Bear
LAVA Space (4134 Lancaster Ave.) SAT Manikineter, Bumsweat
The Mothership (602 S. 52nd St.) SAT Great Weights, The Invasive Species
Planet Phitness (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Nancy Strong