The Silence Kit Break Their Silence at The Fire Aug. 7

With dark and dreary post punk indie rock in the vein of Joy Division and Psychedelic Furs, and a strong musical background that has seen them play shows alongside the likes of Gene Loves Jezebel and I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness, its only a matter of time before The Silence Kit move on to bigger things. And ever since they released Dislocations back in February on Break Even and Azteca Records, it’s been as bright as melancholy can be. You might feel the burning inside when they play an intimate show at The Fire tonight. Especially since they’ll be joined by Romance Is Born, an electronic outfit who hooks up synth laden beats on top of possessing uncanny similarities to Badly Drawn Boy and having illuminating melodies. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 9pm, $7, 21+ – Bill McThrill