Besides making some infectious, sexified synthpop tunes, local outfit Night Panther also have a flare for making hilarious music videos, as you may have learned from their first for the track "Fever," which you can view HERE. Well, they are back with another entertaining one for their song "Lioness" that parodies classic Jean-Claude Van Damme movies like Blood Sport and Kickboxer. The video was directed by Jon Anderson. Check it out below! Night Panther will be performing live on Friday, May 10 at Underground Arts for Vacationer‘s next Nude Beach party. (Poster Art by Jon Anderson)

Originally hailing from Michael Moore’s hometown Flint, Michigan and now based in Philadelphia, Jeremy Quentin, a.k.a. Small Houses, is an indie folk artist and multi-instrumentalist who charmingly captures his surroundings in verse. Spinning tales full of honesty and gentle, pretty melodies, I’m sure that our gritty but beautiful city is providing plenty of material for his next release. Small Houses will be opening for Sean Hoots of famed Hoots & Hellmouth tonight at Johnny Brenda’s. Hoots has been taking a go of it on his own lately (which makes absolutely perfect sense since “Hellmouth,” a.k.a. Andrew Gray, left the group in 2011 to work on his solo project). The soulful Americana troubadour can still dazzle and delight crowds simply with an acoustic guitar and his much-beloved voice. (However, he will be joined on stage by Hoots & Hellmouth bandmates Todd Erkel and Rob Berliner.) The two acts have been on tour together since the end of March and things are going to get really intimate this evening when they make a stop home. They’ll also be joined by Mississippi duo Water Liars. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ (Small Houses Photo by Marencelest) – Q.D. Tran 

Multi-instrumentalist and production wiz Michael Johnson, a.k.a. Ape School, recently shared a couple of new songs from his upcoming album currently scheduled for release in 2014 that you can download and "name your price." The new record seems to be titled Quitting Time, and below is the track "Idiot’s Grin, President’s Chin."

Nostalgia tempered with fun awaits tonight at Glitoria, where Swearin’, originally from Brooklyn, hold forth with a brand of blissful punk overlaid with 90s indie that feels right at home coming from West Philly. Bear in mind, too, that they come from the vaunted P.S. Eliot, where vocalist Allison Crutchfield partnered with her twin sister to create a beloved feminist pop-punk outfit; now, it’s Allison and the very Doug Martsch-sounding Kyle Gilbride manning the helm of Swearin’, for many of the same joys they’ve offered in previous projects. They’ll be the fulcrum of tonight’s bill with badass local hardcore outfit Attitude Era (watch out for these guys), Tenement, Diarrhea Planet, and Ovlov. Glitoria, (Please contact perryage@gmail.com for more info.) 6:30pm, $7, All Ages. – Alyssa Greenberg

The Naked Sun, while still a relatively new band (formed just two years ago in 2011), have managed to create a sound wise beyond their years. Keeping the melodies simple, but the multi-layered instrumentals result in rootsy music with calming complexity. Self-described as “honest rock,” the band gets its relatability from their folk-inspired notes, guitarist Tim Campbell can give a song a nice twang without steering too far into the backcountry. Campbell will also take up the keys on a song or two, lending toward the outfit’s soul. Lead vocalist, and additional guitarist, Drew Harris’ soothing croon and thoughtful lyrics add depth to the music, while bass by Eric Budesa and drums by Dave Gladney represent the backbone of each track – providing the song’s structure and helping to toe the line between folk and rock. Joining The Naked Sun for their Space, Place, and Time EP release party will be the soulful rock outfit, The Way Home, who’ll add a touch of blues to the evening. The Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St., $10 (includes EP & drinks), 8pm, 21+ – Shaylin O’Connell

Dave P and the Making Time crew have put together their own mini-festival tonight at Voyeur. Featured this evening will be Making Time alums Delorean, buzzing R&B/electro-pop artist Autre Ne Veut (a.k.a. Arthur Ashin), Canadian art-popster Doldrums (a.k.a. Airick Woodhead), and barely-legal-to-drink-in-the-U.S., Montreal house producer Jacques Greene. Bang for the buck – you can’t really go wrong with this hyper-rager! Voyeur, 1221 St. James St., 9pm, $12 adv/$15 door, 21+ – Alexis V.

Ugh…where did all the sunshine go? Well, we were reminded in our interview yesterday with On the Water’s Fletcher VanVliet that one of the most promising folk acts in Philly, Bad Braids, a.k.a. Megan Biscieglia, has a new record entitled Supreme Parallel coming out this spring on May 1 via Haute Magie. The Austin indie label recently shared a new track from the album called “Clover,” which we thought might be appropriate to bring a little hope to you on this dreary day. 

Check out psych-garage four-piece Fox and The Law‘s new track "Sleep With the Lights On"! They’ll be performing next in Seattle on Saturday, April 20 at The Tractor Tavern.

On the Water surprised us in 2011 with one of the most impressive local releases of that year with their debut EP Anchor. Born from the mind of Da Comrade!’s Fletcher VanVliet, this solo folk project has expanded to as much as a nine-piece plus special guests for the recording of the band’s first LP False Starts. VanVliet has been on the road performing as a trio for all of March and the beginning of April in support his new release. He’s currently making a pit stop home for a little recovery time and to celebrate his latest accomplishment with friends, fans and the rest of his band members tomorrow night at The Beaumont Warehouse before taking on the second leg of his tour. We caught up with VanVliet yesterday to find out more about the recording of False Starts, how tour has been going so far, and much more HERE.

Son Step, a band consisting of Jon Coyle, Pat Lamborn, Chris Coyle and Matt Scarano holding down multiple duties, is an eclectic Philly act with leanings towards avant-pop. They’ve been building their reputation around town as a well-respected unit among artists in the local music community. The four-piece will be bringing their unique sounds to Johnny Brenda’s tonight opening for Caveman, who are former winners of The Deli’s Best of NYC Year End Poll and also most recently put out a beautiful self-titled sophomore LP via Fat Possum. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman