The South Philly via Scranton, PA punks The Menzingers are playing a much anticipated show tonight at the First Unitarian Church. The Menzingers were born from the ashes of the bands Bob and the Sagets and Kos Mos, and blend raw aggression with inescapably catchy melodies for a balance that many bands strive for but few achieve. Their sound is comparable to political punks like Against Me or Anti-Flag, but if anything these comparisons disregard the versatility of this group of gentlemen. They have no problem smoothing out their sound for moments of serenity before blasting back into full-throttle fury. The all-for-one, one-for-all style has earned them a fervent and swelling fan base. They will be joined this evening by Midwest-emo revivalists Algernon Cadwallader who, over the years, have also built an ample and tight-knit fan base that is ravenous for their contagious energy, skittish guitars and cracking vocals. Algernon Cadwallader may take their cues from predecessors like Braid and American Football, but their sound still has a fresher feeling than many out there mostly because of the unabashed energy of it all. If you have been feeling down in the dumps or lonely because of the frigid winter, come out to this show and be prepared to get sweaty, it may be just what you need. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 8pm, $7, All Ages – Adam G.
