Twin sisters, Katie (Waxahatchee) and Allison (Swearin’) Crutchfield, formerly of The Ackleys and P.S. Eliot, reunite to record a cover of Grimes’ "Oblivion" for Rookie Mag‘s Theme Song series, which was posted earlier today. It’s a noisy guitar-driven rendition of the song that still maintains the irresistible pop vocals. Enjoy!
Photo Recap: Spaceship Aloha & Tim Fite at JB’s
On Saturday night, Man Man’s Christopher “Pow Pow” Powell performed as his intergalactic side project Spaceship Aloha at Johnny Brenda’s. Sporting a tropical vibe with his Hawaiian shirt and tall plants set up on stage while techno-colorful palm trees were projected on the stage screen. He was also joined by Brooklyn artist, comedian, singer and rapper Tim Fite, who opened for Spaceship Aloha with a video backdrop of himself (and then some) playing in the background and singing his songs while he performed them live. Unfortunately, Powell only got to spin about a 20-minute set before the audience was asked to evacuate the venue due to a water pipe breakage (which also caused Surgeon’s release show to be moved to Kung Fu Necktie the next evening). However, we still managed to snap some photos for you from Spaceship Aloha’s abridged performance as well as the multiple looks of Tim Fite HERE.
New Track: “You Don’t Fade” – Daughn Gibson
Check out the new track "You Don’t Fade" from sample-heavy crooner Daughn Gibson! It’s the latest single from his forthcoming album Me Moan due out July 9 via Sub Pop.
New Track: “Walking Advertisement” – Static Mountain
As we inch closer to summer, here’s a new jam that you can add to your mix from fledgling Philly four-piece Static Mountain called "Walking Advertisement," which reminds us of something that might have come from Yankee Hotel Foxtrot-era Wilco. It’s off their debut self-titled album, and you can catch them live this Sunday at Kung Fu Necktie.
A Stick and A Stone Stepping Into the Light at Great Indoors May 19
A Stick and A Stone, a.k.a. Elliot Harvey, pushes a vocally dominant approach that feeds off a classical church-echoing vibe that depending on tone and the harmonic layering of voices can vary in the types of light it reflects. Some generate profound illuminating warmth that lifts the spirit, while others focus in cavernous shadows. However, the constant throughout the process are the stalwart vocals punctuated with minimal instrumentation. Great Thunder, the lo-fi, psych outfit that teams Swearin’s Keith Spencer and Waxahatchee’s Kate Crutchfield, who released an excellent EP Strange Kicks, also share the bill at the Great Indoors tonight. Great Indoors, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), $5 – $7, 7pm, All Ages (Photo from Too Much Rock) – Michael Colavita
Spaceship Aloha Bringing the Jams (Not the Shorts) at JB’s May 18

Weekend Warrior, May 17 – 19

Bad Side Opening for JEFF the Brotherhood & Hunters at KFN May 17

When the demos from Bad Side first surfaced, I began to get very excited because they gave me similar feelings to when I first discovered local powerhouses Leather and Sickoids. It was a sense of pride that Philly had another punk outfit that people should definitely take notice of. It is also certainly nice to see that others are feeling the same way with Bad Side being booked in the highly-coveted opening slot for JEFF the Brotherhood and Hunters’ final evening of their two-night run at Kung Fu Necktie. There will be blood. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $15, 21+ – Alexis V.
Mad Dragon Records 10th Anniversary Concert at The Troc May 17
For a whole decade, Drexel University’s storied record label, Mad Dragon Records, has been able to gain a huge amount of acclaim while releasing over 20 albums. It has also managed to sign and do recordings for well-known local and indie artists like Motion City Soundtrack, The Redwalls, Toy Soldiers and The Swimmers. In honor of its tenth anniversary, the label will be hosting a special concert that features some of their local favorites at The Trocadero tonight. While Cheers Elephant bring their infectious blend of danceable indie rock to the table, Hoots & Hellmouth will provide plenty of vibrant, soulful folk. Meanwhile, BurnDown All Stars and The Hustle vet Kuf Knotz will tantalize the masses with his lyrically sound emcee work, and Andrew Lipke & The Prospects will have the crowd in awe with their powerful and enchanting rock ballads. The evening will also feature performances by Matt Duke and Wild Rompit. Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 7pm, $10 – $15, All Ages – Bill McThrill
New Track: “Chala” – Telequanta
Telequanta is the electronic solo project of musician/graphic designer J. Termini. Check out his latest track "Chala," which combines electro-dance, world beats and ambient-noise to produce a captivating sound that is like the hyperactive cousin of rising Chicago-based artist Mister Lies. He is currently working on a new EP, the follow-up to last year’s Programmable Matter EP. Telequanta will be performing live tonight at Johnny Brenda’s, accompanied by projections from visual artist Patrick Schlitzer, opening for UK-born German resident/globetrotting producer Gold Panda.
Enter to Win a Free Trip to Daytrotter w/Night Panther & More

This sound like it would be a lot of fun! If you become a new annual member of Daytrotter, give a gift membership, or extend a current annual one by May 22, you’ll get a free grass-green Daytrotter v-neck t-shirt, and be entered to win airfare, a hotel room and transportation to and from the airport to Rock Island so that you can experience a first-hand taping of local area faves Night Panther as well as Baths, Hockey, and more. You can check out the rest of the deets HERE.
Free Download: “With a Girl Like You” (The Troggs Cover) – Joe Kusy
Below is a sun-kissed bedroom cover by Joe Kusy of The Troggs’ classic hit song "With a Girl Like You," which is available to be downloaded for free below. It’s here just in time for all those spring/summer romances popping up. You can catch Kusy performing with his band, Far-Out Fangtooth, on Friday, June 7 at Kung Fu Necktie when they open for A Place To Bury Strangers.
