Ever since the spring of last year, The National Rifle have been hard at work on their first full-length album Almost Endless. After launching a successful Kickstarter campaign to crowd source funds, the band entered the studios of producers Brian McTear and Jon Low to laydown the groundwork. The end result takes the loud rockin’ indie punk beats of before, and gives them a more downtempo synth laden sound. Before its official release on Jan. 22nd, the four-piece is all set to celebrate at Johnny Brenda’s tonight. They’ll be joined by the no nonsense countrified, punk-ish rock of Crills Wilson and groove rockers The New Connection. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford St., 9pm, $10, 21+ (Photo by Jon Stars) – Bill McThrill
