Everyone Is Talking About You is the debut EP from Gladie. Encapsulating a range of earnest emotion, there’s an inviting, open door that reveals the deeply personal, while hitting universally home. You’ll find grains of hope within grounds of despair, as well as enriching lessons to be learned from mistakes made. Catch the band this Wednesday, May 23 at Everybody Hits with Doll Baby, Bat Boy, and Big Nothing!

A mysterious psych/surf sonic structure sweeps through when breathing in the music of Sixteen Jackies. Serenading in relaxed, sand-in-your-toes melodies that rhythmically breeze by but hint at an underlying stormy volatility, there’s a cautious, haunting element that lays in wait, stirring up the atmosphere in funky, possessive, art-rock/pop grooves. Incorporating the serene with the slightly strange and cutting through the mist with moments that set you in motion, the glam quartet hovers the threshold between calm and combustible. Tonight, at PhilaMOCA, Sixteen Jackies will be celebrating the release of their double EP 12” vinyl, Movie Was Bad & Mascula, via Born Losers Records. They’ll also be joined by The Lawsuits’ offshoot Isles Isles, the tumultuous, trance-inducing fun of Madalean Gauze, and the hazy, splintering get down of Long Hots. – Michael Colavita 

Other places where the locals will be hanging this weekend…

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) FRI Sixteen Jackies (EP Release), Long Hots, Isles Isles, Madalean Gauze, SAT Earthboy, Port Lucian

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI The 1910 Chainsaw Company, SAT It’s the Year 2002: DJ Emynd, Bo Bliz

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Moons, Witching, The Stone Eye/DJ Deejay, SAT Mental Jewelry, Manikineter, SUN Derrick Diesel, Joe Butta/Mirrorsigns, Alpha_Alpha

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Rumours: Philly Artists Pay Tribute To Fleetwood Mac Katie Frank, Ryan Tennis, Primitive Heart & Dwight Remington, Meaghan Kyle (No Good Sister), Black Horse Motel, Morgan Pinkstone, Grady Hoss & The Sidewinders, Christina Ward (Your Kids), Vessna Scheff, Midnight Singers, Stargazer Lily, SUN Rock To The Future 8th Annual Showcase

Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) SAT Hop Along, Eight

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Shane Henderson, June Divided, Commonwealth Choir, The GoAround, Summer Scouts, Sonnder/Voguish, Shady Monk, SUN Knightlife, Service Dog, Gainstrive, Lamplit, MRJR

The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal St.) FRI So Far Gone: Dirty South Joe, Magglezzz

The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) SAT Mt. Joy

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) John Vettese/Ryan Corcoran/(Downstairs) Massive

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Dark Blue, The Charley Few, The Lot, SAT Felipe Pupo, Jazz Fresh, SUN Handsome Crü, Groomers

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT Judah Kim & The Assasination (Record Release Show), Somethin’ Divine, Tiny Vices, Nathan Allebach, SUN Mars Parker, LiMM, Jus O

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) FRI The Classic Hunt (Release Show), Hover, Mosin Nagant, SAT Palmas, Lady HD, SUN Spring Fling: Variety Show by Femme. Collective

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SAT Dominy, Honeytiger, Grace Vonderkuhn, SUN Sara Henya (EP Release), Argon Gardens, Hannah Frances, Jesse Gimbel

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, Low Budget, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN MambaCinco, Dappa

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Joe Kenney Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) FRI The End A.D., Hellrad, Workhorse III, SAT Italian Market Festival: Adventure Lost Alright Junior, Audio Impulse,Calla Bere, The Charley Few, Coffins and Cobwebs, Endless Taile, Fenris, Hambone Relay, Hannah Taylor & The Rekardo Lee Trio, Ivy Rand, Jacopo DeNicola, Joey Sweeney & The Neon Grease, Johnny Shortcake, Katie Barbato, Kelvin Cochrane, Looseleaf, Lovers League, Muscle Tough, Muskrat Flats, OOLALA, Railroad Fever, RFA, Roxy Rollz, Secret Nudist Friends, Settlement Music School Student Band, Supermarket Sneakers, T.C. Cole, The Cheddar Boys, The Dead Flowers, The Jawn, The Plibmen, The School Of Rock Kidz, The Wallace Brothers Band, Tucker Hill Band, Ty Asoudegan,Us & Them, Vilebred, Whiskey Effect, You Do You

Bourbon & Branch(705 N. 2^ndSt.) FRI The Rectors (Release Show), SUN Dizzy Valdez,Voss, Mason , Joji Ruffin, Cain Kerner, Besphrenz

Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Boulevard) FRI DJ BeatStreet, SUN Rich Baker

Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Peek-a-Boo Revue/Ben Aire, SAT Peek-a-Boo Revue/Ed Christof

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI SomaRai, Judex, SAT Dune Puma, Beta Phase, Modern Hypocrites, Qwirk

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SAT Flightschool, The Captain ~ The Pilot ~ The Driver, American Dinosaur, SUN Countdown to Ecstasy, School of Rock (Downingtown)

Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Laser Background, The Vernes

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) FRI Lil Bøyband,  Journell Pierre, ReqDali & Eddie Madrid, Amadio Sanchez, SAT Tree Stampede, Omar’s Hat, dot.gov

LAVA Space (4134 Lancster Ave.)) SAT Dark Web, Dialer

No Face Studio (5213 Grays Ave.) FRI Fishy Suvaz

The Sound Hole (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Stoops, Buddie

Hole Foods (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Caracara, They Are Gutting a Body of Water

The Secret Garden on Green (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Tubey Frank, Abi Reimold, Rachel Andie & The V Element

All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Aphra

The Spreehive (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Wyoming, A Virgin, Gender Work, Itchy Kisses

Everything Matters But No One Is Listening is the new album from Quiet Slang, which is out now via Polyvinyl Records. Strings and piano reshape the instrumental environment of these Beach Slang songs. Rather than rearing back and roaring, these takes sit back – still exhibiting poignant power but with more space and air, allowing the lyrics to gradually sink. Originally slated to perform this weekend, Quiet Slang is now scheduled to take the stage at Underground Arts on Saturday, July 14, supported by Abi Reimold.

Originally featured on Chassit, the power trio of Heavy Temple recently shared an augmented version of “Key & Bone” (featuring Thunderhorse). While its previous incarnation orchestrated an eerie cathedral of sound, the fresher take wastes little time, throwing you directly into the pressure cooker. Oozing a fuzzy hypnosis, the band proceeds to shred and stampede in tight, explosive, instrumental pockets. 

Ahead of its release tomorrow via Father/Daughter Records, Remember Sports‘ new LP Slow Buzz is now available for streaming & purchase below. The group’s sound penetrates as personal narratives trigger an emotional response. Those matriculating melodies create a level of comfort; however, the band can dramatically shift gears, creating cathartic, catchy, raucous rockers that’ll stick in your head in the best way. Remember Sports will be holding their Philly record release celebration this evening at PhilaMOCA, where they’ll be joined by Shamir, Friendship, and Comfy.

Recorded and mixed at The Headroom by Kyle Pulley, “I Can’t Love Anyone” is the new single from the quartet of Secret Nudist Friends. Sitting in a warped, kaleidoscopic groove, casual honesty gradually morphs into the looming pain of loneliness. You can find this impassioned, garage-psych gem on the band’s upcoming split EP, So Cool, with Blushed, which is due out on June 22 via Good How Are You Records. You can catch Secret Nudist Friends at Undergrounds Arts on Sunday, June 10, supporting La Luz and Timothy Eerie.

Plume‘s Paige Pfleger has joined up with Patrick McGuire (formerly of Flashbulb Fires), on his latest project, Straight White Teeth. “Illuminate and Burn” is the first single, featured on their forthcoming release Physical Truth. McGuire and Pfleger interlace vocals over a folky beginning, before an enlightening injection of synth and percussion comes to play. Heartfelt harmonies are cast into motion by the dance-generating backdrop. Sincerity, provided with a dose of sadness over the unpredictable nature of the future the song, captures a bright/bleak dichotomy.

Mack Enemy recently shared its latest EP, titled Promo. Combining space-age, suspense-driven transmissions with menacing, backend rhythms, you may feel a sudden urge to flee, as the commanding guttural roar of vocals reign down. Oddly, a danceable despair is molded. But don’t be surprised if you feel the urge to break out, or just simply break something.

Past Life has a new single, “Apollo,” out now via Drexel University’s MAD Dragon Records. A nod to Greek & Roman mythology, the track exhibits an inherent enthusiasm as well as a deep yearning. From a jogging start to all-out sprint, there’s the feel of burgeoning romance, joyously catching fire in melodic, pop power. The B-side is an acoustic take, whose bare piano-lead provides a confessional ballad approach.

“Everything You Do,” the latest single from Kenny Forrester, a.k.a. Lonely Ghost, gently reaches out. A clean guitar pattern clears a corridor for the soothing softness. That peacefully illuminating tunnel opens up with the addition of percussion. A dreamscape of appreciation, the song captures an airy, pensive depth.

Krust Toons: "Childish Gambino?" by Tedd Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.

“Harsh Reality,” the new single from hardcore outfit Luxe, can be found on the Fresh! Volume One compilation, which is now available via New York imprint Teeny Tiny Records. A rumbling rush pushes out the gates, spilling over with a raw release of intensity. Those hard-driving tones momentarily give way to a percussive breakdown and demented power chords and licks, before the final blitzkrieg unfolds. Be the last one standing when Luxe joins Open City, Red Hare, and Greg Electric (featuring members of Loose Tooth and Nine of Swords) on Saturday, June 2 at Everybody Hits.