Not only are the students of Girls Rock Philly learning to rock out, they are also learning to put together shows. The ladies of Shark Tank, who are members of the organization’s afterschool drop-in program, Barracuda Club, are putting on a DIY show benefitting Ladyfest Philly, and they’ve booked Cayetana, the all-grrrl power trio who recently signed to Tiny Engines, and Bad Braids, an act that we are absolutely smittened with. There will also be first time performances by Wrong Castle (members of Shark Tank) and Barracuda Club House Band (members of Girls Rock Philly’s Barracuda Club program – ages 9 – 11). This evening’s event at Little Berlin is a good way to show your support for the future of our local music community! Little Berlin, 2430 Coral St., 6pm, $5 – $10, All Ages – Alexis V. 

While we believe that you should treat everyday like it’s Record Store Day, it has become a good opportunity to get some nice deals to add to your collection and catch some free live performances. Where can you find these things tomorrow? Below is a list of what’s happening at record stores around town on top of the usual RSD limited releases. 

Local roots-rock faves Toy Soldiers are headlining Johnny Brenda’s tonight. You definitely want to get there early for the premiere screening of the band’s tour documentary The Maybe Trails, which was filmed and edited by Seth Klinger. It features footage from their month-long tour last March to Austin, TX for SXSW and back (kind of – some of you may remember that their van broke down along the way in Louisiana). Toy Soldiers also have a forthcoming full-length album The Maybe Boys, which was produced by Bill Moriarty (Dr. Dog, Man Man, etc.). They’ll be joined this evening by Greensboro, NC’s Holy Ghost Tent Revival. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 8pm, $10, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman 

Work Drugs open an electrifying evening tonight at Union Transfer. The group produces sneakily seductive groove-generating pop music, and with the release of their new single “West Coast Slide” yesterday, the duo of Thomas Crystal and Benjamin Louisiana continues their trend of crafting silky songs that embrace a cool coasting in the evening vibe that saunters the threshold of the relaxed chill undercurrent of steady percussion, smooth horns and sleek guitar, while still churning out dance-inspiring grooves with sensual semi-whispered vocals. They’ll be sharing a bill this evening that includes Luke the Knife, the funky DJ moniker of Lotus member Luke Miller who will be joined by bandmate Mike Greenfield, and is headlined by Chicago-based electro-rock trio Future Rock. If you’re looking for a groove, UT should be your destination. Union Transfer, 1024 Spring Garden St., 8:30pm, $16, All Ages – Michael Colavita

A new song surfaced yesterday from the husky baritone voice of Sub Pop’s Daughn Gibson called "The Sound Of Law." The track is off his upcoming full-length album Me Moan, which also feautures guitar work from Baroness frontman John Baizley.

R5 Productions just announced that this summer’s free concert series happening at Morgan’s Pier will be held on Wednesday nights instead of Saturday afternoons, which is awesome news to us. Currently scheduled on the calendar are Cold Cave (6/19), Woods (7/24), and Ted Leo and The Pharmacists (7/31). Nicee!

Below is a new breezy summertime jam from Wilkes-Barre’s Cherokee Red called "Vaya Con Dios" off their self-titled LP. You can download it below for free, and catch them tonight performing at South Philly’s JR’s.

Cough Cool, a.k.a. Dan Svizeny, continues to churn out pretty melodies for fuzzed-out lovers. Here’s his new track "Blue Eyes," and check out the Cough Cool tank top (above). Come on. You know you want one.

The Capitol Hill Block Party, being held from July 26 – 28 with 6 stages, recently shared their rad complete lineup. You’ll find local favorites like Pickwick, Hey Marseilles, and Telekinesis alongside national touring notables such as The Flaming Lips, Purity Ring, A Trak, Cults, and more. There will also be independent craft booths, food trucks, and local non-profits, while raising money for The Vera Project, KEXP, and The Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce, as well as the neighborhood and various other charities. You can check out the rest of the acts and more info HERE.

Work Drugs premiered a new track earlier today via All Things Go called "West Coast Slide," which you can download for free below. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming yet-to-be-named LP scheduled for release this summer on Bobby Cahn Records. They’ll be performing tomorrow night at Union Transfer opening for Future Rock and Luke The Knife (featuring Luke Miller and Mike Greenfield from Lotus).