Ever since they came onto the scene in May, Born Pilot have been creating songs full of raw energy and charismatic simplicity. The power trio has been hard at work recording their debut 7”, Stay Vivid. And those efforts are finally about to culminate tonight at Johnny Brenda’s, when Born Pilot celebrate the album’s official release. Joining them are The National Rifle, who are still riding high on the coattails of their latest release, Vanity Press, as well as the recent video premiere for their track “In The Weeds”. Tonight will probably be their final Philly show of the year before they hit the road for a few scattered dates in Dec. and get ready to record a new LP. Also on the lineup is the ever ambitious psychedelic Brit-pop/folk rockers Cheers Elephant, who have been working on some new tunes in the studio for their sophomore EP, and they really could use your help to fund this project. You can donate to their “Spread the Cheer” pledge here. The New Connection will be rounding out this already fully stacked lineup. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill