Making good use of their Sleepless Sound Studio and APS Mastering Deli Philly Featured Artist(s) Poll prizes, while also showcasing a fledgling lineup, Buddie recently shared its latest single. Pulverizing backend pushes “Vivacious Crush” in steamroller fashion, as an emotive heartbreaking tale unravels. Dual-guitar led charges sear through the gritty-melody. It’s heavy-hitting, love-haunting grunge-pop. (Photo by Ali Dobson)

Welding the talents of DJ Haram and Moor Mother, 700 Bliss was created. The duo’s new EP Spa 700 was released via Halcyon Veil & Don Giovanni. Camae Ayewa’s intense, thoughtful storytelling is highlighted by the futuristic, dance-rustling beats of DJ Haram. The weight of important words is given a sonic vehicle that’s equal to the task . You can catch Moor Mother at First Unitarian Church on Saturday, March 31 with the almighty Lightning Bolt and Glockabelle, which is presented by WKDU.

Below is the new video from Tiger Jaws for their single "Window". Directed by Kris Merc, you find the band lamenting about a lost love, unable to crack a smile, while surrounded by the flickering lights of video games and a roller rink. The track can be found on the band’s 2017 major label debut spin, which is the first release on producer Will Yip’s new Atlantic imprint Black Cement. Tigers Jaw is currently on a lengthy U.S./European tour, and will be making a stop in Philly in support of The Wonder Years on Friday, June 8 & Saturday, June 9 at The Fillmore. (Photo by Sam DeSantis)

Krust Toons: "Medal of Honor" 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.

Philly’s own Lushlife (a.k.a. Raj Haldar) and Austin’s Botany (a.k.a. Spencer Stephenson) are releasing a joint venture as The Skull Eclipses. The dynamic duo’s self-titled LP is due out on March 9 via Western Vinyl, and you can now check out the album’s second offering, "Gone". The single gradually intensifies with effortless bars laid down by Haldar, before Open Mike Eagle tags in with his casual deliver that still manages to tackle some seriously heavy social topics. You can catch The Skull Eclipses at Johnny Brenda’s this week on the night of their release, where they’ll be joined by Dälek and Hprizm (High Priest of Antipop Consortium).

Since last September, Andy Moholt has been playing guitar with Speedy Ortiz, and he has also released not one but two collaborative LPs with Ava Luna’s Julian Fader, under the moniker Coffee. And before he heads out to SXSW and a tour in May/June with Speedy Ortiz, Molholt will be squeezing in a live performance of his Laser Background catalogue at Space 1026 this Saturday evening. With a new EP in the works, you may get to hear some recently fleshed out pieces of what he’s been up to in the lab with Carlos Hernandez (Ava Luna) and bandmate Michael Chadwick. On the bill, you’ll also find the melodic contemplations of Dweller, medieval folk-pop of Sandcastle, and indie-popsters Rabbits to Riches. So get there early, go grab a tasty bite in Chinatown, and come hang at the rad Center City DIY art space! – H.M. Kauffman

Other places to see something creative…

Space 1026 (1026 Arch St.) SAT Laser Background, Dweller, Sandcastle, Rabbits To Riches

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Rockers Galore, DJ Rahsaan, SAT Vessna Scheff, SUN Control Top

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI The Ghost In You, SAT Young Statues, Brackish

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) SAT Young Pilgrims, The Stammer, Hidden Lights/Witching/A Black Celebration: DJ Baby Berlin, Jem, SUN The Company Corvette/Heatmap

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) FRI Jo Nelson, Tact, Cult Objects, Allison Durham

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Modern Titan, Illusions Of Grandeur/1FM

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Conjunto/(Downstairs) John Byrne Band, No Irish Need Apply, SAT (Downstairs) Start Making Sense, School of Rock (Downingtown)

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Gibbous Moon, Mirrorsigns, Almost Isles, Instant Smile, SAT Chalk & The Beige, Kenny Price

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Mason, Megan Knight, SAT My Funky Brethren, Shacara Diane, DJ Meech

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) FRI Thee Idea Men/DJ Argo, Brownske, SUN Matt Kelly, Body Spray

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Elissa Janelle Velveteen, Femme. Collective/Aphra, Cheeky, Femme Collective, SAT Trap Rabbit

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2^nd St.) SAT Bazmati Vice

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Dav, Reed Streets, SAT DJ Deejay

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Matt Grosso, SUN Rusty Cadillac

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) FRI Nakama, Lapses, Alec Stewart

Century (1350 S. 29^th St.) FRI The Stone Eye, Downtrodder

The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Suicide Conspiracy

Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI DJ Chris Urban, SAT Ed Christof

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Apple Juice Jones, SAT Brendan Johnson, Ryan Corcoran, Minerva

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SUN Definitely Leppard

Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Beat Jams, False Tracks, Magic Deal

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) FRI Cave Women, SAT Violet Waves, Matt Burridge / Heavensake, Trash Boy, Honetiger, This Kills Me, Sun Breaklite, Autumn Passing

Planet Phitness (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Teen Spaceship, Corey Flood, Veev

West Kensington Ministry (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Pet, Husky Bundles, Burnt

The Buffalo (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Nightfall, Trash Knife, Interloper, Los Gueys

“Nite Owl’s Theme” serves as the second installment from Rolled Gold’s forthcoming compilation album. Riding the wave of an infectious, hypnotic flute line, a street-cruising sound sets the stage for Ai-Que‘s relaxed, pertinent bars, outlining the strategy necessary to attain one’s goals. Philly’s hip-hop truthsayer Reef The Lost Cauze takes his turn at educating the future, favoring wisdom over weaponry and family over the familiar.

Annie Glass is the new musical vehicle of Farzad Houshiarnejad (formerly of Night Panther, White Birds, and Drink Up Buttercup). As if sung from futuristic mountaintop, “Where Did I Go Wrong” captures a sleek, nighttime intimacy. A persistent synth-steered groove snaps you to your feet. However, is it really dancing if your floating in a cloud?

Philly four-piece Corey Flood’s debut EP Wish You Hadn’t (Fire Talk) is the perfect mix of sincerity and cynicism. Whether scathing, gloomy, or endearing, each song emotively pays homage to their 1980s namesake.

Opening with the ominously titled “Crypt,” Corey Flood’s record unfolds with heavy bass and hushed but brooding vocals. The lyricism, though sparse, enhances the beach-y melody, which ends abruptly, leaving listeners with a nearly tangible sense of urgency. From the very beginning, Wish You Hadn’t christens Corey Flood as the deserving successors of All Saints Day, Frankie Rose, and Veronica Falls. Melancholy without being maudlin, “Crypt” reflects on the ephemeral – whether it be literal or metaphorical – in an emotionally memorable way.

The EP’s second offering, “Soft,” is romantic and deliberately tempered. By pairing the repetition of “You’re just so soft to touch” with sanguine riffs and reverb, the recording is a lush declaration of desire. Reminiscent of Colleen Green’s early B-sides and the moody ease of Best Coast’s Make You Mine, “Soft” is a relatable glimpse at yearning and human closeness.

Similarly, “Feel Okay” explores the weight and impact of intimacy on the psyche’s perception and the limitations of language. Through steady chords and lines infused with fervent transparency, “Feel Okay” isn’t just a confessional. It’s a testament to erosion of a relationship and all that’s left in its wake. By the song’s end, it becomes clear that Wish You Hadn’t is most likely rooted in the lived experiences of Corey Flood’s members, which makes the authenticity of “Feel Okay” all the more meaningful.

The final track on the EP, “Causeway,” is an alluringly direct ballad awash in pensive ruminations and despondent brilliance. A moving reflection on truth and the necessity of being heard, the song is a satisfyingly unnerving anthem for jilted lovers and introverts alike. Whether devoured digitally or via cassette, Wish You Hadn’t is a refreshingly candid although brief meditation on what it means to be real about your flaws and feelings. – Dianca London

Kevin Connor, a.k.a. The Trust Fund Kids, has put his Featured Artist Poll mixing (Sleepless Sound Studio) and mastering (APS Mastering) prizes to good use. Below is his latest single, "Waiting On You," which is conveniently accompanied by a lyric video. The song springs into action, getting caught in a tug of war between the bright instrumental aggression and the pause-inducing, internal pondering. Taking a breath before surging toward the finish line, unresolved emotions still hold on.

Friendship’s Pete Gill, Mike Cormier, and Evangeline Krajewski forge a musical bond with Jason Calhoun (Naps), Matt Fox, and Abi Reimold as Hour. The instrumental ensemble recently shared a new LP Tiny Houses, which is available digitally as well as on limited cassette via Sleeper Records. Strolling in the crisp, cool air, the selection has a delicate intricacy. Hitting the relief valve in one’s mind, the songs quietly allow you to collect your thoughts. (Photo by Bob Sweeney)

All It Takes To Ruin It All, the forthcoming album from No Thank You, will released on April 6 via Lame-O Records. The trio recently shared the album’s lead single, “Cubic Zirconia”. A rhythmic climb gathers steam as Kaytee Della Monica expresses a sensitive awareness in the face grief. The insight into the flurry of emotion that follows loss is surrounded by an instrumental drive, providing a concise, episodic window. Kung Fu Necktie will be hosting No Thank You’s record release show on Friday, April 6, where they’ll be supported by Narra and Tact. (Photo by Daniel Lidon)