As a music writer, it’s always difficult when you come across a band whose own description of their material you quite enjoy – “the sudden blast of sunshine cascading over a snow-capped landscape.” Local four-piece The Sea Around Us (nice band name too) create contemplative, languid tunes with splashes of sonic waves crashing on heavy hearts. They’ll be taking the stage tonight at Johnny Brenda’s for what I believe will be their first time headlining the beloved music venue, but before you head out to the show this evening, “name your price” and grab a copy of their self-titled 5-song EP HERE. They’ll be joined by fellow Philadelphians Son Step and Atlanta’s Red Sea. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford, 9pm, $8, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman