Modern Baseball recently returned from tour in support of last year’s charming and underrated release Sports, which is the band’s first full-length album and is available via Philly’s own Lame-O Records. The local four-piece wades in the confessional waters of Midwest emo, whilst swimming in the pool of pop-punk. You can welcome them home this evening at The Barbary where they’ll be sharing the bill with out-of-towners Pity Sex (Run For Cover Records) and Waxahatchee (Don Giovanni Records). There will also be addition local support from Cayetano and Secret Plot to Destroy The Entire Universe (Kat Kat Records), who will be kicking off their tour. The Barbary, 951 N. Frankford Ave., 6pm, $8, All Ages (Ashley Catharine Smith) – H.M. Kauffman

Is it possible to have a meaningful musical discourse, while still maintaining an air of lightness? Conversations with Enemies answer the call with a resounding affirmation. While Josh Craft’s distinct conversational vocal style is a common thread that binds one song to the next; the band as a whole combines forces to deliver a complete and succinct final product. Vocals that naturally unite into fortified sonic agreement. A bass and drum pairing that pushes for progress while still locking in stability and guitar that plays close to the vest with a jaded edge – all this with horns punctuating the plot lines. Conversations with Enemies will open for Brooklyn-based pop-outs and Merge Records signees Hospitality, who place Amber Papini’s soft yet authoritative vocals amid a vast upbeat musical environment. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Some may qualify the zany musical productions of the Jay Purdy-led Extraordinaires as quirky; however, sometimes creativity doesn’t mold itself into a common shape. Rather than attempting to forcefully place The Extraordinaires into the confines of genre, Purdy and crew focus their creative energies into developing music which is hinged on sound fundamentals – interesting narrative-driven lyrics matted on tight instrumental backdrops. These musical snapshots may change their focus at unexpected times, but the quality remains spot on. Join them tonight at KFN with the soulfully funky twang of You Do You, the punk-rock specialties of Business Model featuring Peter Helmis (of the recently departed Algernon Cadwallader), and electronic outfit Math the Band. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 7:30pm, $8, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Sun Airway’s lush arrangements and massive textures of sound will be filling the beloved second floor of Johnny Brenda’s this Saturday night. It feels like it’s been a bit since I’ve heard Jon Barthmus’ smooth, breathy baritone live. And hopefully Klip Collectives’ Ricardo Rivera will be manning the new lights at JB’s to bring the band’s dreamy tunes to an otherworldly place. Sun Airway will also be joined by Brooklyn’s Historics and Cruiser, the sweet indie pop project from Andy States, so you have good reasons to get there early and spend the whole night. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman

Nick Millevoi’s way with intricate jazz-rock has spawned a solo career and the consistently impressive power trio Many Arms with bandmates John Deblase and Ricardo Lagomasino, as well as the numerous other projects that his magical fingers have touched. Recently welcomed into the Tzadik Records stable, the patchwork aesthetic of this group is an experimental gem. They play an entrancing combination of punk and free jazz, harnessing the gnashing relentless forward motion of the former to the wild unpredictability of the latter; however disjointed their compositions get, such as the appropriately-writhing “Snakes In The Grass,” though, the rapport of these three musicians shines through, with a clarity to each member’s contribution. Their show tonight at the Rotunda is free, and they’ll be teaming up with master tenor saxophonist Colin Fisher to perform a set of new material. Fisher will also be opening the evening with a solo guitar set of his own. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., 8pm, Free, All Ages – Alyssa Greenberg

Below is a new track from Chill Moody, which you can download for free, called "Change Coming" off his forthcoming album RFM. It features fellow Philly emcee Freeway, who is the only guest appearance on the record, and was produced by Joe Logic.

Thinking Machines had spent the last two years working on their latest album Extension Chords, which was released last month, and as we recently learned from the indie rock four-piece, there is plenty of more music coming from that time they’ve spent locked away in the studio. They also wrapped up 2012 on a high note with a victory in our Featured Artist(s) Poll. You can check out our humorous interview with bassist/vocalist Cody Brown and guitarist/vocalist Nate King HERE.