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Dress Fest w/Cool Points & More at Sam’s Vegan Steak House June 20

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Philly noise-punks Cool Points continue to impress with anthems that seamlessly mesh punk aesthetics with early 90s shoegaze, and its ironic yet unforgettable malaise. Straightforward and nearing unabashedly earnest, Cool Points’ instrumentation and equally memorable lyricism renders tracks like “Crucial Turds” evocative of femme-fronted post-punks like the Shop Assistants and Black Tambourine. Coupled with an essential amount of nonchalance definitive of contemporaries like Best Coast (before she was everyone’s fave) and newer acts like Bleached and Throwing Up, Cool Points’ discography hums with unapologetically memorable narratives like “Dangerous, But Kinda Flirty.” Shredding hard, “Dangerous…” opens unrelenting and progresses into a melodically fitting foundation for what can best be described as a relatable passive aggressive confession undoubtedly paying homage to its direct but coy namesake. Parenthetically reminiscent of Bratmobile meets Hole (pre-Live Through This), Cool Points is set to share the stage with equally awesome ladies like New York’s Juniper Rising and Philly’s own Amanda X, as a part of the reoccurring rock and roll collaborative coined Dress Fest. Experience the positive effects of girl power tonight at Sam’s Vegan Steak House with Con Leche and Seismic Thrust. Sam’s Vegan Steak House, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 7:30pm, All Ages – Dianca Potts

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Inaugural Third Thursday Live and Local w/Lushlife & More at Race St. Pier June 20

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It shouldn’t be a surprise to any of our more dedicated readers that we have much love for über-talented emcee/producer Lushlife, a.k.a. Raj Haldar. We were already fans of his mixtapes, and when he entered HotBox Studios and threw down for our first Choice/Cuts session, everyone in the place knew that we had just witness some real genius shit. And the fact that he was so nice and humble about his skills made us love him even more. So while we wait for the rest of the world to catch up to what we and hopefully most of you already know (which we think will happen when he finally releases his collaboration with one of our favorite local electronic outfits), we’ll gladly take advantage of watching Lush perform for free this evening at Race Street Pier as part of the new Philebrity-curated free concert series, Third Thursday Live and Local. (Ugh…this is a pretty unimaginative name, but we get the point.) He’ll also be joined on the bill by Roots affiliate Dice Raw, Jade Alston, D’Vina and DJ Benz. The inaugural event is in conjunction with Black Music Month Week Philadelphia. (“Month Week” – who named this too?) The series will feature a different genre each month as well as established performers alongside up-and-coming acts. Race Street Pier, Race St. & N. Columbus Blvd., 6pm, Free – Q.D. Tran

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New Orbit To Leslie EP Available for Streaming & Purchase

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While Orbit To Leslie shows seem to come few and far between these days, the band is still releasing some stellar tunes. Check out their latest EP Preppy Spooky below! You’ll find the group intermingling charming doo wop ("Stop Drop And Roll") with eerie, lo-fi surf rock ("KCKC") and beyond. Enjoy!

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Light Heat Opening for Tame Impala at the E Factory June 19

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The Electric Factory is in for an evening of psychedelics as local icon Quentin Stoltzfus (known for his work in Mazarin) opens with his new musical incarnation Light Heat. The group, which also includes The Walkmen’s Walter Martin, is set to release their self-titled LP on June 25th via Domino/Ribbon Music. Their sound is balanced retro pop-rock providing clean vocals and steady percussion while the guitars/keys drift onto a distanced and murky frontier. It will pair quite nicely with the free-flowing psychedelic energy of Australian natives Tame Impala. If your lucky enough to have tickets to this sold-out show, let your mind drift into the possibilities that this night offers. Electric Factory, 421 N. 7th St., 8pm, Sold Out, All Ages – Michael Colavita 

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Final Catnaps Show at PhilaMOCA June 19

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It’s always a shame when a band decides to disband, but knowing the end is near can result in one helluva goodbye. On the heels of their newest EP, Forget About It, Catnaps will be performing their final show tonight at PhilaMOCA. The group started off playing around Philly and recording under the moniker When I Was 12, which seemed to be a fitting band name considering the oh-so-sweet twee tunes that they were churning out. However, they decided to change it in June 2011 after growing tired of being mistaken as a tween band. With their latest releases, the group began showing off a more aggressive sound that seemed to be a step in the right direction. Amidst heavy feedback and crashing symbols their songs still maintained a youthful electricity, a static shock that sometimes prompted impromptu dancing in front of bedroom mirrors (it can’t just be me, right?). Let’s properly put this kitty to bed! PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., $7 – $10, 7:30pm, All Ages – Shaylin O’Connell

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Chris Forsyth & the Solar Motel Band Live Set Available for Streaming

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After paying homage to the Grateful Dead in a recent interview with the City Paper, it’s not surprising that Chris Forsyth & the Solar Motel Band have been sharing the recordings of their live performances during the band’s residency at Ortlieb’s this month. Check out the jams from their set last week (6/13/13) streaming below, or just swing on by their show tomorrow night with local alien shredder Nick Millevoi opening for them. Special thanks to Sebastian Petsu for sharing the recordings. (Photo by Constance Mensh)

Update: You can also download the entire set, but you have to do it one song at a time.

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The Deli Philly’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner: Northern Arms

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The fact that Northern Arms founding members Keith Peirce sang at the Bible Baptist Church of Christ Winter Recital as a youngster and Eric Bandel’s first concert was watching his mother perform with The Pocono Methodist Choir makes absolute sense to us. There songs sound confessional, hymnal and sacred. Northern Arms’ current lineup also consists of Travis Weissman, Jesse Short, Michael Tramontana, Heather Brann, and Mike Kennedy. They’ll be entering XPN’s studios for a Key Session this evening, and you can catch them live tomorrow night at Ortlieb’s. But first, check out our Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner interview with Peirce and Bandel HERE.

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Tuesday Tune-Out Acoustic Megashow at PhilaMOCA June 18

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The Guild continues their month of curating Tuesday Tune-Out at PhilaMOCA with an acoustic megashow. Tom May + Greg Barnett (The Menzingers), Nick Harris (Luther), Kirk Malosh (Ma Jolie), Augusta Koch (Cayetana), Candice Martello (Omar/Ghost Light), and Connor Byrne will be performing in the style of a “revival tour.” There will be collaborations, covers and plenty of surprises throughout the night. It also looks like the movie this evening will be Meet the Parents. However, there are votes for Caddy Shack. Both are hilarious so you really can’t go wrong. Just make it there on time because with all these guests performing, things will be starting promptly. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $5, All Ages – Alexis V.

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New Work Drugs LP Available for Streaming & Out Today

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Work Drugs continues to be one of the most prolific bands in Philly – giving their fans plenty to be smooth about. They’re already back with a new infectious 10-song LP Mavericks that is available on limited edition CDs (ha…are they already a retro medium?) via Bobby Cahn Records. The band will be performing a free show on Wednesday, July 10 at Morgan’s Pier. Check out the album below in its entirety, and "please enjoy responsibly"! 

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Ticket Giveaway: Man or Astro-Man?, Jacuzzi Boys & Dry Feet at Underground Arts This Saturday

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We want to send you to a rad show this Saturday, June 22 at Underground Arts with Man or Astro-Man?, Jacuzzi Boys and Dry Feet! To enter for your chance to win, send us an email at thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "Beam Me Up, Scotty!" Please also include your cell phone number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!