Michael Johnson continues to impress with the wave of psych-pop tunes from his project Ape School while providing some seriously oddball song titles. Here’s a new music video for his track "Fly Your Bullshit To The Moon" from his latest release Quitting Time. It was produced by the rad production crew Woodshop Films, the people behind Deli fave Trippin’ Balls with Brother JT. Ape School will be opening tonight at MilkBoy Philly for buzzing Canuck rocker Mac DeMarco.

Check out a video of the toughest sounding man in the world wearing a Garth Brooks t-shirt, Daughn Gibson, performing "You Don’t Fade," off his latest album Me Moan (Sub Pop)! It was recorded at Morning Becomes Eclectic studio on August 2, 2013 for KCRW.

Within the next few weeks, the weather will change, schools will open, and summer will bow to fall. Knowing this may create the need to run far, far away. But there is another way to escape without resorting to exercise: Delve into the fantastical world of Buried Beds. Taking inspiration from childhood fairy tales, the group weaves these stories into song, peppering them throughout each track. Lead vocalist Eliza Jones tells such tales with striking balance and clarity. Her voice, accompanied by the rise and fall of varied instruments, drives the narrative forward. The music of each song takes on a new chapter, drawing on different instruments for the most accurate illustration. The band’s upcoming album will continue to embrace fantasy, digging even deeper into folk tales of old. Titled In Spirit, the LP doesn’t come out until September 24 via Devinyl Records, but this evening’s live appearance at Johnny Brenda’s should help to ease your craving. Headlining the bill is LA artist Chris Cohen and his contemplative take on soft rock. At times, his vocals take second stage to the music; however, his lyrics still resonate. Also set to open the night will be Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s Alec Ounsworth. While summer comes to its inescapable end, take solace in some fine tunes ready to carry you into the fall. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., $10, 9pm, 21+ – Shaylin O’Connell

Technology can be a wonderful thing sometimes. With more and more ways to connect, artists are able to share with fans the evolutionary experience of their works. Below is a promising new demo from Heyward Howkins called "Our Brothers," which he recorded on his iPhone and can be downloaded for free.

Matt Korvette’s stage presence is probably the best thing about a Pissed Jeans show. He’ll scream in your face, kick you in the head, and wear your shoes that fell off during a stage dive. His antics may be a bit over the top to some, but to Pissed Jeans fans it’s a haven. The band’s recent LP Honeys came out in February of this year – full of loud instrumental explosions and noisy tidal waves of aggression. Tonight at Morgan’s Pier as part of R5’s free concert series, Pissed Jeans will be demonstrating why they are the most badass act to call Philly and Sub Pop home. Morgan’s Pier, 221 N. Columbus Blvd., 9:30, Free, 21+ – Rachel Barrish

Today, the 28th of August 2013, has been declared “Kurt Vile Day” by Mayor Nutter. As part of the celebration, the incendiary guitarist/musical Renaissance man will receive the liberty award, the premier honor presented by the City of Philadelphia to a citizen in recognition of his/her professional accomplishments and generosity. After receiving the award, Vile will perform a solo set as part of the City Hall presents free concert series. Get to the courtyard early and celebrate the city’s indie music darling. City Hall Courtyard, 15th & Market Sts., 5:30pm, Free, All Ages (Photo by Rachel Barrish) – Michael Colavita

It’s been pretty quiet in the camp of The Interest Group, except for a handful of shows lately. That silence has been broken with the premiere of their new track "Vagabond Dreamer" (which you can listen to below), by way of Interview Magazine. The song appears on the B-side of their new The Passenger 7" that is available via Stratosfear Recordings, which is based in Berlin and operated by the editors of the music blog No Fear Of Pop and the head of Oslo-based imprint Splendour Records.

Maggot House Records is wrapping up its month of curating August’s Tuesday Tune-Out at PhilaMOCA. And closing things out is one of our favorite transplants to Philly, Sam Cook-Parrot, a.k.a. Radiator Hospital. If you are a fan of our site, then you probably already know how we feel about his work. If you don’t, check out our recent review of Radiator Hospital’s latest record Something Wild (Salinas) HERE, and hopefully I’ll see you out this evening! PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $5 Donation, All Ages – Q.D. Tran

Little Big League‘s Michelle Zauner just shared a new solo record that she put together under the moniker Japanese Breakfast. She wrote and recorded a song everyday in the month of June [with the exception of two covers – PAWS’ "Sore Tummy" ("Day 15") & Liz Phair’s "Chopsticks" ("Day 23")], and will be releasing portions of it very soon on cassette via Ranch Jams (her favorites are "Day 5," "Day 6," "Day 10," "Day 22," "Day 28," & "Day 30"). You can listen to the 30-song project entitled June in its entirety below as well as read what Zauner had to say about it coming to fruition.

Check out Kurt Vile rapping and getting noisy for a cover of Nine Inch Nail’s 1989 classic "Down In It" for the A.V. Club‘s live cover series Under Cover below – it’s pretty damn dope! You can also catch him performing solo tomorrow evening during happy hour for free at the City Hall Courtyard for Kurt Vile Day.