Recorded, mixed and mastered by Kyle Gilbride (Waxahatchee, Dark Thoughts, Yowler), a new single, “WHO WHAT WEAR,” has materialized from the punk quartet of MINT. Driving bass pushes the tempo as a smooth but on-the-verge-of-frantic vocal delivery describes how the clothes you wear serves as a window into your personality (or at least, the outside world forms opinions based on what they think your clothing, and by extension, image represents). It’s a high-speed streetcar that tears forward almost speeding off the rails in a mad rush, while still holding it all together. You can catch MINT at Cousin Danny’s on Monday, March 25, along with Buffalo’s Science Man.

Yet, Not Enough, the forthcoming EP from AllegrA, is set to arrive on March 12 via Citrus City Records. “Spoon or Fork,” its lead single, captures the picturesque, dreamy qualities of a relationship’s beginning. Getting to know each other while exploring a new, untarnished residence, there’s an inherent sun, shining through the blind’s warmth, as every aspect appears to glimmer optimistically. Then, amid those shimmering qualities, heart-racing instrumentals run lead with guitar riffs, punctuated by percussion, providing a breaking-loose element. (Photo by CJ Simavi)

Krust Toons: "…Wait, There’s a Weezer Cover Album?!?" 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.

Vermont transplant Jake Brennan’s recording project Violet Ultraviolet recently dropped its new album, As The World Churns. There’s a conversational, spoken-observation feel to these tracks. As though one pleasantly meanders down the road, the songs, pushed by the compact instrumentation, retain a loose, natural aesthetic. Those folk/Americana vibes carry an inherently inviting glimpse into personal storytelling, with a universal reach.

Singer-songwriter Andy Holmes, who previously released material under the moniker Burdened Hand, has emerged with a new album, Limping Through Paradise, Come Home. Insightful, isolating, juxtaposing folk seems to explore one’s consciousness. Spiraling guitar patterns feel as though their sifting through a wooded area as the vocals present a sense of mindful clarity, while pulling at the heartstrings in an endearing, melodic manner.

Philly heavy-psych rockers Ecstatic Vision are taking a break from the recording studio, and are ready to shred some hearts this Valentine’s Day at Johnny Brenda’s. They’ll be testing the limits of sound with local neighborhood pals Kensington Clearwater Revival and Grimace Federation. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "No Love for the Wicked". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!

Mellow melodies that wash over in a refreshing, weightless fashion, tapping into unassuming R&B grooves, Davey and the Chains sway one into soulful, surf submission. There’s a loose, carefree approach amid those smooth-talking, summer-evening vibes, exuding a tendency to allow those guitars to flare up and stretch out. The soothing harmonies mingle with subtle layerings of instrumentation, creating a peaceful potency – one that relaxes the daily tensions, while tying you into the intimate rhythms. Tonight at Johnny Brenda’s, they’ll be supported by the twisted, country/fuzz-inflected, psych-folk trio of Brain Clouds, with the rollicking, Americana- seasoned rock of Britt Thomas & The Breaker Boys setting the sounds into motion. – Michael Colavita 

More places where you can groove out this weekend…

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Davey & The Chains, Brain Clouds, Britt Thomas & The Breaker Boys, SAT Secret Nudist Friends

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Bel Heir, Dominy, George Engel Brooks, SUN Hurry, Honey Radar

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Nic Hanson/Fame Lust, SAT The Fleeting Ends, Dear Friend/DJ Cousin Mike, SUN Destroying Angel

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) SAT Dr Ketchup, Hermit High Priestess, Taupe

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Grunge-A-Palooza (Unplugged): Superuknown: Chris Cornell Tribute, White Limo: Foo Fighters Tribute, Flannel: A Grungy 90’s Revival, Purple To The Core: STP Tribute, LoveKILLEDkurt: Nirvana Tribute, SAT Grunge-A-Palooza (Electric): Superunknown: Chris Cornell Tribute, White Limo: Foo Fighters Tribute, Purple To The Core: STP Tribute, Flannel: A Grungy 90’s Revival, LoveKILLEDkurt: Nirvana Tribute

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Insomnia: The Official Legacy On Broad Afterparty, SUN Candice Lee, Mega Mango, The Poms 

TLA (334 South St.) SAT DJ AMH

The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal St.) SAT Fame Lust: My Chemical Slow Dance

The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI DJ Dame Luz

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI The KMX Band, Social Ruins, SAT Violence In Ascension, Prevailer, Embodied By Ghosts, Dreams Of Demise, SUN Homestead Collective, My Familiar, Family Friend, Badnew, Rebecca Zimmerman 

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Dysrhythmia, Cleric

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) FRI Body Spray, Yarrow, Aggressive Trial Attorney, SAT TIOGA, Saint Wilde, Pool Radio

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SAT Fold Theory

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Sylo, Astro 8000, SAT DJ Deejay

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT The Gabe Preston Quartet, SUN Rusty Cadillac 

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) FRI DogParc, House Plant, Jordan Ramirez & The Tribe, The Sly Foxes

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2^nd St.) FRI Cherry Street Riders, SAT Readership, Jesse Gimbel, City Dressed 

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7^th St.) FRI Dj Mighty Mike Saga, Elijvh Vrms, Døllface, SAT AM0RA

Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Royale, SAT Ian St. Laurent, SUN Murder’s A Drag 

Century (1350 S 29^th St.) FRI Moons, The Stone Eye, DipEater, SAT Wormtooth, Felipe Pupo, Bern and the Bastards, Jesus Hating Liar

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI The Cluster Flies, Samryebread, A Day Without Love, Branden Bauer, SAT Pet Lizard, Nematode, Ikechukwu Okorji

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI MiZ, SUN Winter Doldrums Concert for Suicide Prevention: Mason Porter, Tin Bird Choir, Black Horse Motel, Andrea Nardello Band, Michele Lynn’s Vilomahed Project, Ross Bellenoit & The Deceptions, Sonja Sofya, Vilebred, Andrew Lipke

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) FRI Goodnight Lights, Looser, The Bells, SUN The Insides

No Face Studios (5213 Grays Ave.) SAT Diaphane, Georgey V, Godcaster

Super Wimpy Punch HQ (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Nancy Strong, Buddie

The Conservatory (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Soft Idiot/Screamcloud (Record Release), High Noon

Clutch is the the latest solo release from Matt Oleksa (St. Peter’s Dog). The vivid, movement-inducing “Confetti” sets the stage for these new batch of recordings. Mercurial electro-synth create a sense of ominous tension within an on-the-go flow. Those haunting grooves grip in a manner befitting a cinematic score.

Paul Hewes, a.k.a. Bungler, recently shared the track, “Change,” which is featured on his upcoming album Moon. It also appears as the B-Side to The Sun Shines From Very Far Away, due out on February 23 via Super Wimpy Punch. Solemn somewhat formal keys usher your ears in. However, with a twinkle and drum kick, just close your eyes, and prepare to enter a meditative dreamstate. The song acknowledges the malleable nature of existence, which is countered by the stabilizing force of those around you.

Wharf Cat Records recently released Guitar Dream, the new LP from David Vassalotti (co-founder of 4AD’s Merchandise). The daydreaming, personally adrift singer-songwriter disperses tunes in airy sonic vapors. A haunting beauty steeped within lonesome, suspenseful stories that circulate and surround. You can catch Vassalotti along with Palberta, as part of Buck Gooter’s record release on Friday, February 22 at Johnny Brenda’s.

All of Us Laughing is the forthcoming album from Boon, and will be released on March 29 via Glass Orchard Records. On its lead single, “Jasmine Seeds,” the steady march of percussion maneuvers forward as overlapping and intersecting vocals lines create a complex psych-pop harmony. Depending on which perspective one chooses to hear from, the song morphs into different shapes. It is as if multiple and at times, conflicting angles converge in a moment of clarity.

Grandchildren are known for their eclectic, intricate sound that flourishes in expansive, stacked, sonic layers. Now, with Shari Amanda in the fold, the band recently shared a self-titled album released via Ernest Jenning Record Co. Threaded with vocal harmonies, there’s a buoyant/grounded approach, harnessing a radiating, earnest warmth, while shining a light on the thoughtful details. Johnny Brenda’s will play host to the group’s record release show on Friday, March 1, where they’ll be supported by Stereo League and Vessna Scheff.