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New Moon Bounce EP Available for Streaming

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Check out below the glitchtastic new EP Wheelhouse, the follow-up to Darn Your Best Frock, from Moon Bounce! The latest release from Corey Regensburg is available via Chill Mega Chill Records.

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You You Dark Forest Opening for Tiger Waves at KFN Jan. 30

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You You Dark Forest seems to stand by its name quite tastefully – picture walking through a dark, mysterious forest while listening to the steadily building instrumentals of the atmospheric post rock outfit. The four-piece is best experienced in a live setting as you may be able to tell from the band’s three releases so you’ll want to join them tonight at Kung Fu Necktie when they open for rising, jangly Austin indie-pop crew Tiger Waves and indie rock locals The Goodnight Lights. Seems like it’ll be a smoke-‘em-if you-got-‘em evening. But isn’t it always? Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Rachel Barrish

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In the Indiestry: Shadowscene’s Ellei Johndro

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Renaissance woman Ellei Johndro, a.k.a. Shadowscene, has been tirelessly documenting Philly’s nightlife scene for years now along with the number of other cities that she has temporarily called home. You may have caught her bustin’ a move with a camera in hand ready to capture moments that others may have forgotten. However, the daughter of a biker has no desire to simply pigeonhole herself as a nightlife photographer, though she is damn good at it. We recently caught up with Ellei to find out more about the origin and evolution of Shadowscene as well as her life outside its shadow, which you can check out HERE.

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Chris Forsyth Drawing Sonic Maps at JB’s Jan. 29

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Chris Forsyth showcases the art of guitar playing tonight at Johnny Brenda’s. In town for some home cooking, Forsyth crafts musical sojourns drawing sonic maps, which turn at a moments notice, even backtracking to a common thread or chord when he sees fit. The key isn’t attempting to nail down the route that this experimental path takes, but rather to embrace the unknown possibilities that accompany a trip off the beaten path. Fellow drone guitarist Ben Seretan will also etch the cosmic musical surface, while Neighborhood Choir, a.k.a. Bennett Daniels who will be joined by Andy Molholt (Laser Background), Paul Sukeena (Spacin’) and Steve Urgo (Speed Skating, ex-War on Drugs), floats on a peaceful cloud of auditory bliss. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

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Tuesday Tune-Out w/Hop Along’s Frances Quinlan at PhilaMOCA Jan. 29

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Tonight is the final Tuesday Tune-Out curated by The Key featuring Hop Along’s Frances Quinlan. Though Quinlan and her bandmates bassist Tyler Long and drummer/brother Mark Quinlan released last year’s impressive full-length album Get Disowned, this evening will not find Frances resting on her laurels. Instead, expect to hear a solo set of all new material! She’ll also be screening one of her favorite films following the performance – a 1950s Fellini movie of which one of the band’s earlier songs was named after. PhilMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $5, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
 
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Revisited Video: Black Cab Sessions USA – Philadelphia

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When Black Cab Sessions came to Philly, local Twitter accounts were all abuzz, but as time went by, we just never seemed to hear much more about their visit except for a teaser trailer. And when the session finally saw the light of day, U.S. viewers weren’t able to access it. Well, we were reminded this morning about the Philly Black Cab Sessions, which is filling us with so much pride as we watch it over and over again. It’s Monday morning, and we thought that you might need a pick-me-up too. Check out some of the familiar faces of Philly’s music scene talking about the city that we all love so much with performances by local favorites Meg Baird, Grandchildren, “Reading Rainbow”/Bleeding Rainbow, Tone Trump, Freeway, Plastic Little and Spank Rock as well as visiting artists The Morning Benders and Rain Machine (a.k.a. Kip Malone) HERE! Good morning, and enjoy!

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Dopestroke Providing Fun Aggression at KFN Jan. 27

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Dopestroke started off playing raucous, tradition-bound hardcore, and they’ve never swerved from that formula, but don’t let that deter you – they’re fun, and they sound like they’re having fun in every one of their songs. Aggressive group vocals abound, as do crusty lyrics about negativity, depression, and society’s ills, which are somehow transformed into a good time for all. Take a listen to "Social Loathing (I.II.III.)" for a primer on what they’re all about – any band that delivers their screeds in movements are alright by me. This night promises to be a truly aggressive one, with Hound and GA$H rounding out the locals, and Illegals coming to us from Pittsburgh. Kung Fu Necktie, 1201 Frankford Ave., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Alyssa Greenberg 

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New Video: “Lights Out” (Random Tea Session) – Daniel Ryan Belski

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Check out the latest Random Tea Session featuring Daniel Ryan Belski performing a pretty, string-laden version of "Lights Out" off his EP They Always Haunt At Night. If you like what you hear, you can swing by The Random Tea House tonight to catch a full acoustic set from Belski. He’ll also be plugging in on Friday, March 1 to open for Juston Stens and The Get Real Gang at Johnny Brenda’s.