Nothing Feels Beautiful Anymore, the bewitching new LP from The Madalean Gauze Band, has freshly arrived. An enchanting, psych-rock excursion grabs your attention, and pulls you into the group’s orbit. A strange, mysterious, magical aura is counterbalanced by incisive, personal narratives. Boot & Saddle will be hosting the band’s album release on Saturday, April 20 (4/20), supported by Garden Gate and Pouring Silver.

The trio of At Best recently shared its debut single, “Words in a Web”. Building off a pleasant, ear-catching guitar riff, the song blossoms utilizing hushed, apologetic vocals that roar as the instrumentation amplifies. With an eye on continuous improvement, a composed/emotive duality springs forward before its searing guitar solo spikes the track. We can’t take back our shortcomings, but we can use them as learning experiences.

Never Looked Better is the new EP from Tombo Crush. A bubbly, synth-generated warmth is countered by the ache of revealing vulnerability. These songs capture the somber state of loneliness and the optimism of companionship. Combining hopeful vibes with haunting ones, the recordings leave an instant imprint.

We’re excited to hear that Radiator Hospital is set to release a new LP, titled Music for Daydreaming, on May 10 via Salinas Records. On the latest album, the project’s mastermind Sam Cook-Parrott has decided to take on all the instrumental duties, which is reflected in his new video for the record’s lead single, "Weird Little Idea," directed by Adam Peditto. The footage appears to have been captured in the intimate confines of the First Unitarian Church’s Side Chapel. Radiator Hospital is heading out on tour in May with Big Nothing in support of Music for Daydreaming, and will be returning home to PhilaMOCA on Tuesday, May 21 for the album’s Philly release celebration. 

Krust Toons: "Anywhere to Play on St. Paddy’s Day" by Tedd Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.

Ben Loomis is the recording project of Matt Roth. Roth’s recent collaboration with Pulgas’s Simon Martinez resulted in the EP Hoss Flat, a small but robust collection of songs released back in December. Frogs picks up from where Roth left off, inviting the listener into an array of modest pop tunes that exhibit slick grooves, crisp production, and a sophisticated sonic palette. Each track begins with a hook, immediately drawing you in and spurring a curiosity to hear out how the songs will evolve. The EP showcases Roth’s uncanny ability to explore genre conventions with a lucidity that gracefully lands each musical leap of faith; each track continually advances into new territories without feeling like the narrative is being stretched too thin. Perfect music to soundtrack a winter thaw, a refreshing burst of sunlight amidst the anticipation of spring. (Photo by Sarah Milberger)  – Josh Kelly

Tonight, Boot & Saddle hosts a benefit for Erika Almirón, Democrat for City Council. The trio of Yarrow addresses the agitation and frustration over societal shortcomings and the divide that currently serves as the status quo. A noise-inflected, raw, post-punk approach creates a formidable tone, pulling you into the group’s chaotic vortex. However, within that bombarding storm of sound, a personal fire burns, and the fuzzy-friction of a heavy groove results. This evening, they will be joined by the cathartic outpouring of Joey Doubek and Ashley Arnwine, a.k.a. Pinkwash, with Pancho Cuacuil completing the lineup. – Michael Colavita 

More places where you can get out to this weekend…

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI A Fundraiser For Erika Almirón: Pinkwash, Yarrow, Pancho Cuacuil

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Nic Sanderson, Looser, Lazy Eye/DJ Deejay, SAT HR, Pet Lizard, Mr. Lisp/DJSC, SUN The Ancient Mariners

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) FRI Presages, Julia Rainer, Chelsea Sue Allen, SAT Horrendous, SUN Devil Master (Record Release), Haldol, The Ire

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Dj-Sun, Kingspy, Mellowbastard, LIPSHITZ, SAT The Philadelphia Pancakes & Booze Art Show

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT (Balcony) Sophie Coran, Lauren Scott , Emmett Drueding, SUN (Balcony) Little Strike (With the Pop Academy Strings), Rachel Andie

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Downstairs) Seamus Egan Project, SAT (Downstairs) Little Stranger, SUN (Upstairs) Rockdale Music: Winter Showcase/Barleyjuice

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI The Royal Ghosts, Stealing Fame, SUN Big Boy Brass, Common Icon, Trash Boy

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) FRI Stealing From Thieves, Delmont, Threefold Fire, SAT Honey Radar, Rubber, SUN Body Spray (Record Release), Plot, Table

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Oh Jeezus/Peace & The City Grease, Mat Burke & The Painkillers, SAT Joe Kenney, Della Chase 

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Ancient Puzzle Arts: DJ Matpat, Alex Burkat, Diamond Girl, Yōsuke DJ

Milkboy South Street (401 South St.) SAT Rachel Andie, Jackson Howard

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SUN Rusty Cadillac 

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2^nd St.) FRI Tiger Castle, Dear Forbidden, This Kills Me, SAT Nakama, Juice Wax, House Plant, SUN Tucker Hill, The Classic Hunt

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St) FRI Dj Baby Berlin, SAT Decontrol, Gibbous Moon

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7^th St.) FRI DJ Marco:All That 90s Party, SAT Sad & Boujee 

The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Creem Circus, Instant Smile, Guy Campo, SAT Dumal

Century (1350 S. 29^th St.) FRI Rollin’ Loaded, Space Caravan, Horrible Charlie, The Sketchy Freaks, SAT E. Grizzly (Record Release), Reek HellaSmoke, Torito

Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Ben Aire, SAT Ed Christof, SUN A Show Has No Name: A Game of Thrones Burlesque

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Whalewolf, Matt Gauss Band, Cosmic Lottery, SAT Dot.gov, Idle Kyle, Proper Dark, Mighty Joe Castro & The Gravemen, Athensville

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SAT Nik Greeley & The Operators

Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Laser Background, Julian, A Million Dollars, SAT  Eel Tank, OOLOI

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) FRI Badnew (EP Release), Drift, Yeenar, Naff, SUN Colin Lenox & Friends

Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) SAT Telyscopes, Americanadian, SUN Moment To Capitalize, Playing Pretend

No Face Studios (5213 Grays Ave.) FRI Truckstopcanyon, EyeBawl, Crooked Spine, SAT Goings (EP Release), Rally Point, Kinda Alright, Life Instead of Sleep

Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SUN Plastic Club, Busy Bee Project, Overwinter

The Music Ward (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Acidic Dreams , SAT No Thank You, Earth Telephone, Kate Dressed Up

Warehouse on Watts (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Minka, OOLALA, DJ Humble, SAT Matthew Law presents: Friends & Fam

Sympathetic Frequencies (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Aphra

Satan Spits on Children of Light is the debut album from Philly’s own Devil Master, and is out now via Relapse Records. A menacing, metal momentum bombards the airwaves as you listen to these hard, searing, snarly tracks. Guttural vocals compound the sense of instrumental urgency, while crossing genres and making you feel like tearing it all down. Supported by Haldol, The Ire, Sadist, Public Acid, Satan’s favorite sons will be honoring their release this Sunday, March 17 at PhilaMOCA.

A beautiful, new video for “No Expectations,” from Littles Strike‘s latest EP Beyond Things, has arrived. Animated by Raymo Ventura, the visuals find Tamar Dart traversing through both physical and mental spaces. Following that enchanting, subconscious daydream, Dart thoughtfully expresses her feelings in an elegant, even-keeled manner. This Sunday at the Trocadero, Play On Philly will be presenting Little Strike with the POP Academy Strings, and they’ll supported by Rachel Andie and Poppin’ Off Brass Band on the billing.

Little Strike "No Expectations" from Raymo Ventura

Pearlty is the debut full-length album from the Tj Strohmer-led outfit Knifeplay. A delicate dusting of shoegazing atmosphere melds with breezy introspection. Hovering weightless over the top of one’s thoughts and then crashing climatically down on points of emphasis, there’s a subdued, somber, tranquilizing affect. It hits you in what seems like slow gradual motion, but the blow leaves a mark. (Photo by Doug Dulgarian)

Gold & Grey, the forthcoming album from Baroness, is slated for release on June 14 via Abraxan Hymns. A new video for the band’s latest single, “Borderlines,” has surfaced. The song captures a long haul trajectory, blending the melodic with the heavy in a pummeling yet precise, rifft-tastic power. Baroness will be headlining Decibel Magazine’s Metal and Beer Fest on Saturday, April 13 at The Fillmore Philadelphia.

James Garcia (Over the Counter Culture Record) remixed The Russells‘s Escape from Philadelphia. The album sits in a noisy, psych-metal zone. It’s heavy with an uncompromising, urgent, instrumental drive; however, the raw edges have been somewhat smoothed out, bringing the brutal/blunt sound of the band into clearer focus. The band will be performing next in Philly on Friday, April 19 at Creep Records, as part of a lineup that also includes Zinskē, Screamcloud, and Reflex Machine.