Here’s another new track from The Walkmen’s forthcoming album Heaven for you to check out called “Heartbreaker.” It was recorded yesterday by We All Want Someone To Shout For from Lauren Laverne’s BBC broadcast. Heaven will be released on June 5 via Fat Possum.

Today is the official release date of Plateau Vision, the debut label album from South Philly’s Lushlife a.k.a. Raj Haldar, which is available via Western Vinyl. You can help him celebrate the momentous occasion this evening at Johnny Brenda’s where he’ll be joined by Dice Raw and Gracie before he hits the road for tour with Cities Aviv. But first, check out our recent interview with the Deli favorite and rising emcee/producer to learn more about the production of his latest release, his fetish for classic hip hop, love for Vietnamese hoagies, and much, much more HERE.

Beanie Sigel just dropped a mixtape yesterday entitled Broad Street Empire Vol. 1: Lost Files with contributions from pals like Freeway, Young Chris and Raekwon. You can download it for free HERE. Sigel recently announced that he inked a new distribution deal with EMI, and he is also working on publishing Kites Over The Wall, a book of his prison writings. However, his legal troubles aren’t behind him yet. Sigel is still awaiting his sentence for tax fraud charges, which he pleaded guilty to last summer. But look out for is upcoming studio album The Classic that is scheduled for release this summer. Special thanks to AllHipHop for the heads up.

If you attended the Johnny Goodtimes album release party, or TJ Kong & The Atomic Bomb’s Halloween Rock and Roll Murder Show last October, or the album release that Lightninging had in February, then you caught of glimpse of Underground Arts potential to be Philly’s next unique arts space. With the installation of a new PA system and some breathtaking lighting, it’s ready to take things to a whole new level. It’s slated to host the Spinning Leaves EP release party on April 27. But tonight R5 Productions and Making Time will be joining forces to present the Making Time Radio Project which will showcase the music of the extremely talented, LA-based experimental songbird Julia Holter and recently added local freak folk enchantress Fursaxa a.k.a. Tara Burke. And of course, Making Time’s leading super rad dood Dave P will be spinning some special sets before, in between, and during the performances. Come pop the cherry of the Making Time Radio Project! You know moments like this only happen once. (Well, that’s what she said.) Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 8pm, $12, All Ages – Bill McThrill

Check out the video of Grandchildren performing an acoustic version of new track called “Into Gold” on March 17, 2012 from SXSW. It was filmed by Philly-based Out of Town Films. Below is also a little something that they had to say about the session. You can catch Grandchildren live this Sunday at PhilaMOCA. Enjoy! (Photo by Sean Flannigan)

The Smiling Lies are made up of high school pals Tim Dave (guitar/singer), Sean Moran (drummer), Jeff Bressler (bass) and Chris Koehler (guitar). They have big show coming up this Thursday, April 19 opening for Passion Pit at James Madison University. The band recently rallied their fans and friends to win our Featured Artist(s) Poll. You can check out our interview with The Smiling Lies HERE.

Here’s BITBY’s April episode featuring Blayer Pointdujour and The Rockers Galore. The video captures the band performing the songs “Natty Onez” and “One Hit.” BITBY is also planning to team up with Little Berlin to start a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to open a community garden performance space in Kensington to be known as “The Fairground.” Deets for their Cinco De Mayo launch party can be found HERE. (Photo by Kyle Costill)

Below is the radio edit version of The Walkmen’s title track “Heaven.” The album will be available in the U.S. on June 5 via Fat Possum.

Tonight the Emoda Gallery will be hosting the garage punk and sweet harmonies of Cousin Brian, along with local hardcore act No Lessons Learned and DYING. Cousin Brian’s impressive debut full-length, appropriately titled First, originally surfaced in November 2011 and has since been reissued last month on vinyl via Mallrat Records, the brand new label launched by Slutever’s Nicole Snyder. The album features 11 tracks filled with irresistibly catchy guitar riffs, high-energy performances and surprisingly beautiful, feel good vocal harmonies. Their infectious up-tempo brand of garage rock and clean guitar sounds makes for a perfect soundtrack to this week’s summer-esque weather. On the darker side of the bill is No Lessons Learned. The West Philly-based 5-piece’s sound is reminiscent of the classic east coast hardcore of the 80s, with pummeling bass, aural-assaulting drumming, and loud distorted guitars all being played at break-neck speeds. Start your week right. Emoda Gallery, 302 Moore St., 8pm, $6, All Ages (Photo by Alexa Johnson) – Dan Brightcliffe

Exploding World will be performing tonight at The Level Room one of their few shows scheduled while they are recording a new full-length album. You can also expect a new track coming soon from the local area four-piece that they recorded at Cedar St. Studios with the free studio time that the band received from winning our Featured Artist(s) Poll. They’ll be sharing the bill this evening with Orlando garage-rock duo Hot Hands and Ithaca indie-punk outfit Why the Wire. The Level Room, 2102 Market St., 9pm, $6, 21+ – Alexis V.