Our Griffins will be functioning under the guidance of the sweetly sad songwriting of DJ Brown. The group’s deep reverbs and gentle, echoing guitar riffs complement the intensely emotional and personal lyrics mostly about Brown’s family and feelings. His latest album, Michael Boyd (named after his deceased uncle), is a waterfall of honesty, and it realizes it’s full finger-snapping potential with a hint of pop in all the right places. Following Our Griffins are the LA emo-pop boys Bad Suns, who will be releasing a new album next week, and the evening will conclude with the indie earworm machines, Royal Bangs, who are halfway through their January tour. MilkBoy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St, 8:30pm, $12, 21+ – Maggie Grabmeier
