There’s something fantastic and whimsical about Grandchildren. Their arrangements are loud and encompassing – a melodically off-beat pounding of symphonic rebellion – and their live shows are just as robust. You can confirm that tonight when they perform at Johnny Brenda’s with Brooklyn’s Dinosaur Feathers and Eddie Sids (a new side project from Grandchildren’s John Vogel). And it’s important that you’re there – not only will they be playing new tunes from their upcoming album (yes, there is one finally coming folks so get ready!), they’re also kicking off their East Coast tour, which includes a stop at SXSW. It’s been awhile since you’ve experienced the pure awesomeness of Grandchildren live. Come on – you know that you need your fix!  Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Annamarya Scaccia

I was nursing a bad hangover yesterday so I decided to take a nap before dinner, and didn’t wake up until this morning. But I’m feeling very refreshed now. Well, this nasty little ditty is helping me kickstart my day. Below is Purling Hiss shredding it up on “Almost Washed My Hair” from a performance on October 22, 2011 at LA’s The Satellite when they were on tour opening for The War on Drugs. Purling Hiss is currently on the road with Dr. Dog. Special thanks to RockNYCLiveandRecorded.com for the great sounding piece of video. Enjoy!

Jukebox the Ghost just announced that they plan to release a new album entitled Safe Travels on June 12 via Yep Roc. The long-awaited follow-up to 2010’s Everything Under the Sun was produced by Dan Romer (Ingrid Michelson), and will contain 13 new, original songs (you can check out its tracklisting below).

Below is an intimate performance by White Birds of their song “Veins Lined with Rust” from a basement show this past Friday (2/24/12) at Jeffrey Palace. Special thanks to BITBY for sharing.

Tonight’s Phonographic Arts + EYEGATE II-presented show at The Level Room should be a rad time. The bill is anchored by local faves, Far-Out Fangtooth (who have a three-track EP dropping May 12 via HoZac Records and will also be making the trek again this year to SXSW), the ever-so sleazy blues-rock explosion of Gondola, and  the stoner rock genius of the Company Corvette (who are getting some love for their 2011 deviously fuzzed-out sludge parade release, End of the Summers), and the devil-may-care post punk-meets-garage pop provocateurs Faux Slang. Plus, there’s also the urban, rock-infused afro-hop of Blayer Pointdujour, balls-to-the-wall garage-metal fanaticism of Heavy Sons (featuring former members of Pony Pants), and the spaced-out acoustic rock-pop of the Reckless Dodgers. Also included this evening is a special EYEGATE II light show. Good things happening on Market Street! The Level Room, 2102 Market St., 7:30pm, $8, 21+ – Annamarya Scaccia

Beautiful – that’s the first word that pops into mind when listening to Buried Beds’ new EP Small Stories. Why? With a mandolin, keys, acoustic and electric guitars, a viola, heavy drumbeats, and Eliza Hardy Jones’ voice, it is infinitely more soothing than receiving a massage in a garden while being sung a lullaby on an afternoon in early May. Buried Beds are celebrating the EP’s release at Johnny Brenda’s tonight so you can indulge with your body and mind as the band supplies its holistic audio. But before you head over to one of the best venues in the country, you should take a sneak peak at the Small Stories documentary (below), which was filmed at Fairmount Park at Lemon Hill Mansion and directed by Nate Johnson. Complete with culinary and dancing footage, this short film takes you on a dreamlike ride with Buried Beds through the greenest parts of Philly. Joining the band tonight will be Delaware’s The Spinto Band with their fun-spirited pop (and perhaps some sneak peaks of their new album Shy Pursuit due out May 1) and Brooklyn’s The Building with their ambient psychedelic instrumentals. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Brandi Lukas

Small Stories. from Nate Johnson

After getting shutdown early by the pigs last year at the OX, it is exciting to see Two Piece Fest back a fifth year for not just one but two days/nights (Saturday & Sunday). This time it will be in a more legal spot at The Rotunda so hopefully Philly’s not-so-finest won’t have a reason to bust this one up. (But you never know – having too much fun is kind of against the law in most U.S. states.) Well, don’t let that stop you from attending the all ages event in West Philly with nearly 40 bands! You can check out when your favorite and hopefully soon-to-be-favorite acts are performing HERE. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., 2pm – 11pm (Sat.) & 1pm – 10pm (Sun.), $8 (each day), All Ages – Alexis V.