The continuous sense of considering your next move and hoping it’s a step in the right direction, second-guessing catching your mind in gridlock – Littler seems to get that. As we await the release aptly titled Of Wandering, the grunge-punk four-piece opens this evening at Boot & Saddle. Littler finds space to cut in close, unfiltered in lyrical integrity while stepping out and smashing ahead, blasting the roadblocks – consciously contemplative and yet unafraid. The melodically heavy, grit-oozing, earnest sound of LVL UP sticks in your head in the middle slot, while Montreal post-punks Ought headline, touring in support of their freshly released sophomore LP Sun Coming Down. Boot & Saddle 1131 S. Broad St., 8pm, $12, 21+ (Photo by Emily Burtner) – Michael Colavita
