The great thing about our burgeoning local music scene is as word spreads about what an amazing, nurturing city we have for creativity; more and more gifted artists gravitate towards us. While naysayers might proclaim how annoyingly saturated our community is getting with struggling musicians/artists, I say, “the more the merrier!” I’d rather see people struggling to create their art than rising up the corporate ladder or shadily maneuvering their way through politics. Sorry, I’ll get off this soapbox, and get back to what inspired this rant. While slowly becoming a larger mammal at the Vendy Awards this weekend, I had a chance to chat with drummer (sometimes bassist) and all-around nice guy Adam Herndon, who was working the Sixpoint tent. He mentioned a band named Literature that just transplanted from Austin (another great music town). He’s been sitting in behind the kit with them, and said that from learning their tunes they’ve become his new favorite band, which is a bold statement, especially coming from such a music lover who also performs with notable local acts like A Sunny Day in Glasgow, Pet Milk and Faux Slang. I was intrigued, and checked them out. Yup – these guys are awesome – completely worthy of his praise and future accolades to come! Their music is infectious, feel good powerpop that could easily brighten anyone’s mood with melodies that get lodged in your head and endearing Britpop vocals. Welcome them this evening to Philly (it’s their first show since they moved) at PhilaMOCA for another installation of mad chill Tuesday Tune-Out! You won’t regret it. (Photo by Kyle LaValley) – Q.D. Tran