PhilaMOCA is hosting an out of this world Xmas edition of its Masoleum Party series this Saturday night that will feature electronic music pioneer Charles Cohen providing some interstellar soundscapes. And it will double as the album release party for darkwave/post-punk duo Hot Guts‘ latest Wilds. Ever since Void Vision‘s Shari Vari replaced drummer Greg Frantz in March, the group has been revitalized with more of an eerie synth edge, and their first recording together is as enchanting as it is macabre. The evening will be headlined by local vets Crash Course in Science, who will likely be previewing some tunes from their upcoming album that is currently in the works. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $12, All Ages – Bill McThrill
Other places to get weird this weekend…
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) FRI Welcome to Deathfest (Philadelphia Premiere) w/a Performance by Night Raids
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI The Holy Mess, SAT Dixy Blood (Record Release), Full Blown Cherry, Explosive Head
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Problems, Material (Split Tape Release), Clementine/GASH, Severed, SAT The Heels, F.T.S, Wayward Ones, Anti Suburbians/Glitter, Language Problem, SUN Population Zero, HellRad, Severed
Bourbon and Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Jay Motive, Topshelf Streetz, SAT 56 Men, The Really Cooks, SUN Hot Guts, David E. Williams, Embarker
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) SAT Circa Survive, Title Fight, SUN Circa Survive, Title Fight
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Galvanize
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT The Paul Waltz Band, Sun Cinema, Hiding Scarlet, Thirty-Six Thirty
Electric Factory (421 N. 7th St.) SAT Running of The Santas: Split Decision, LeCompt, Gypsy Wisdom, The Wayside Shakeup, Catlin Gould
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT (Upstairs) The Better Half, The Quixote Project, 46 Reasons, SUN The Peek-a-Boo Revue Holiday Spectacular
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Sister City, Uncle/Father Oscar, whatis whereis whoami, Baby Blitz, SUN Philadelphia Solo Artist Awards and Showcase: Trel Mack, Kidd Chron
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI The Bailey Hounds, Mike Quinn, SAT That Dream Was Our Life, The Absolute Sky
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI The West Kensingtons, SAT Slingshot Dakota, The One2s
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Hambone Relay, SAT Dave Steel Blues Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Prince Leem, Leen Bean, Sha Money (OBH), SAT Makhaira/Catching Wasps
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St) FRI Witch Fist (Record Release), Swarms, Andalusia, Wild North, SAT Sonnder, Sweet Eureka, Birmingham Six, Could’ve Been Kings
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Ghilley, Amped, Corey Lee, SAT Curtis Jr.
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI Adam Travis, Wonder and Fury, SAT Terra Voz, Sonogram, The Good Mess, My Son Bison
Ardmore Music Hall FRI Cafe Ole/Control for Smilers, SAT Matt Santry, SUN The Royal Noise
The Nest (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Time Hitler & The Assholes From Space, Seismic Thrust, Cult Choir, Shots Called
Beaumont Warehouse (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Pushin’ It 2 the Limit (Tape Release), Dopestroke, Ruffed Up, Janelle
Everybody Hits (529 West Girard Ave.) SAT Circadian Rhythms, Laser Background (Solo), Purples
Golden Tea House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info) FRI Three Man Cannon, Cave People, Ghost Gum, Roses, Queen Jesus