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Photo Recap: Union Transfer Grand Opening w/Clap Your Hand Say Yeah & Policia

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There was certainly a buzz in the air and the interweb on Wednesday. The Clap Your Hand Say Yeah show was sold out at Union Transfer for the release of their first album in four years, but the vibe at the new R5, Bowery Presents, and 4CM venue was that the majority of the people were actually more interested to see what had become of the old Spaghetti Warehouse than who was performing that evening. There were plenty of friends, artists, fans, and in the indiestry folks roaming the spacious place who were there to congratulate local area DIY punk kid done good Sean Agnew, who had been vacuuming the place up until the doors opened, as well as corporate music big wigs checking out the competition. But UT was full of smiles and friendly faces ready to drink and hear how Clap Your Hand Say Yeah and opener Policia sounded through its new killer sound system. You can take a look at our photos of the momentous occasion HERE.
 
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New POPPED! Fest Schedule and Message

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Below is a message from POPPED! and the new schedule of performers (please note that the set times and artist line-up are subject to change).

We understand everyone’s concern for the move, and we are working around the clock to ensure POPPED will be a great event for all. The event is still general admission. There will still be a VIP area, sponsored by Vita Coco, featuring a separate entrance, separate bar area restroom facilities and premium seat locations so all VIP tickets will be honored. Due to the relocation from an outside venue to the Liacouras Center, unfortunately we are no longer able to accommodate the specialty Food Trucks for the Food Bazaar but the Liacouras Center will be operating with all normal concessions and bars open.
 
Friday, Sept. 23 – Doors 1:30pm
03:00pm – Dead Confederate
03:35pm – Miniature Tigers
04:05pm – Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
04:45pm – The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
05:25pm – Yuck
06:05pm – Company Of Thieves
06:45pm – The Joy Formidable
07:25pm – The Hold Steady
08:05pm – Elbow
08:55pm – Panda Bear
09:45pm – Cage The Elephant
10:40pm – The Shins
 
Saturday, Sept. 24 – Doors 10:30am
11:25am – Nikki Jean
11:50am – Anamanaguchi
12:15pm – Patty Crash
12:40pm – Black Landlord
01:05pm – Zee Avi
01:35pm – Mates Of State
02:15pm – Cults
02:55pm – Sun Airway
03:35pm – Budos Band
04:15pm – Charles Bradley
04:55pm – Titus Andronicus
05:35pm – Rakim
06:15pm – Kreayshawn
07:00pm – Foster The People
08:00pm – Girl Talk
09:30pm – Pretty Lights
 
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New Music Video: “Dose” – Psychic Teens

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Below is a new music video for Psychic Teens’ “Dose” that landed in our mailbox yesterday. The track will appear on their debut LP TEEN which is being released by Golden Voyage Records in late October. The aesthetically retro-looking no wave video will be part of a forthcoming VHS release for Video/Horror/Show. Psychic Teens will be performing on Tuesday, September 27 at Kung Fu Necktie with Drag City’s Cave and L.U.N.A.R. Revolt. Enjoy (or be afraid)!

Psychic Teens – Dose from Video Horror Show

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Free Download: “Ancient Drum” – Former Belle

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Former Belle recently went into the studio with their good friend Farzad Houshiarnejad (White Birds/ex-Drink Up Buttercup), who recorded and mixed their latest track “Ancient Drum”. It’s more experimental in production and song structure than the radio-friendly pop morsels found on their debut EP Sounds From the Ground, but with Bruno Joseph’s lead vocals, hooks, and subject matter, it doesn’t stray far from something that could still get some spins on the radio. You can take a listen to “Ancient Drum” and download it for free below.
 

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Philly F/M Fest Kicks Off w/Philly Slick & MH the Verb at 2424 Studios Sept. 22

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The sophomore run of the Philly F/M Festival kicks off this year with a hip hop showcase at 2424 Studios’ Skybox tonight. For six years running, Philadelphia Slick has been thrilling crowds with their impressive live performances. Last year’s opus Everything’s Game featured supercharged tracks like “Daily Dose”and “Everything Must Go”. They plan on unveiling a massive Kickstarter campaign once their Spit Pro Quo Tour comes to an end so it looks like the band is showing no signs of slowing down. In a short amount of time MH the Verb has managed to gain an ample amount of praise from the likes of The Roots and Kid Cudi. And now that the flourishing MC/Producer is backed by an all-star live band and a new album on the horizon, he’s shaping up to be another artist on the rise in the Philly music scene. The Skybox at 2424 Studios, 2424 E. York St., 7pm, $10 (includes a free beer for 21+), All Ages – Bill McThrill

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FYI on DIYs in PHL: Phonographic Arts & Little Bar

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With the more northern parts of Philly already establishing themselves as the “epicenter” of the local music scene over the last few years and West Philly’s music scene always being an interesting and unique breed of animal unto itself (but often being so goddamn far from everywhere else), where are inhabitants of South Philly to go to consistently get their music fix near their hood? Well, the guys behind Phonographic Arts now have your answer. Thanks to the Little Bar. We had a chance to chat and share a hand-rolled cigarette with Phonographic Arts founder Cliff Shumaker, his partner Pat Troxell (who if you didn’t know already is also Creepoid’s drummer), and Little Bar owner Michael D’Addesi to find out more about their plans to bring music to South Philly (hell, Philly in general) and their close-knit little family happily working to make it happen HERE.

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POPPED! Music Festival Moved to Temple’s Liacouras Center!

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Woah bummer! But at least we won’t be getting soaked (something that we were honestly not looking forward to).

Due to forecasted weather conditions and possible flooding at FDR Park the POPPED! Festival has been moved to Temple’s Liacouras Center (1176 N. Broad St.). All previous purchased tickets will be honored, and tickets for the Liacouras Center are on sale now through Ticketbastard.

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New Music Video: “Red Hawk Desert” – Far-Out Fangtooth

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Below is the new official music video for Far-Out Fangtooth’s “Red Hawk Desert,” a track off their upcoming debut LP Pure and Disinterested which will be available on September 27 via Siltbreeze Records. It was directed and edited by Fangtooth’s Joe Kusy with effects provided by bandmate Vince Alvare. They’ll be celebrating the release of their full-length vinyl on Saturday, October 1 at Kung Fu Necktie with Creepoid, Swimmers Ear, and The Trowels, which will be co-presented by The Deli and YVYNYL. Enjoy!
 

Far- Out Fangtooth – Red Hawk Desert from Far-Out Fangtooth

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Vice/Vitamin Water Uncapped Live Showcase w/Reading Rainbow, Cat Vet & The Homophones Moved to Sept. 28 at Johnny Brenda’s!

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We wanted to give you a heads up that the Vice/Vitamin Water Uncapped Live showcase that is curated by The Raveonettes featuring Reading Rainbow, Cat Vet, and The Homophones has a new, new date and venue now. It was originally schedule for August 27 at Sigma Sound Studios but needed to be rescheduled due to Hurricane Irene and all the local media hype. Reading Rainbow had tweeted earlier this month that the rescheduled date would be September 29. Well, we just found out that the new confirmed date will actually be Wednesday, September 28 at Johnny Brenda’s. It’s still FREE, and there will be complimentary Sailor Jerry Rum drinks. You can RSVP HERE again. See you there!