At the intersection where endearing emotives and crisp melodies converge into an energy-releasing surge forward, Marietta flips the script, creating songs that turn personal anguish and despair into a collective resounding outpouring. Taking those internal contemplations and pushing them outside bedroom walls, the pop-punk quartet generates anthems that unite individuals in communion. Tonight, The Joint Chiefs of Math open the proceedings, pushing the boundaries with an intense, high-octane-fueled excursion in atmosphere-altering, noise-inflected math rock, exploring the outer limits with warp-speeding instrumental interplay. Armed with explosive instrumental transitions that play off fervent vocals, Japanese rockers Tricot headline. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $14, 21+ (Photo by Kasmine) – Michael Colavita
