Kung Fu Necktie hosts a raucous band-tasting tonight – think throbbing, saturated assaults of sound meets cutting political commentary. The Baltimore label, Reptilian Records, which put out The Dwarves, Pig Destroyer and a slew of other seminal punk and hardcore bands, celebrates the addition of d-beat crust punk outfit Old Lines to their catalog with the release of the band’s seven-inch If You See Something, Say Something, a jab at the U.S. government’s public safety campaign and policies. Philly’s Cop Problem, who digitally self-released their EP Buried Beneath White Noise this past October, will open up the evening. In their memorable track “American Spring”, the melodic punk band questions what we give up for our comfort and security provided by a “broken machine” and calls for a redefinition of the American dream. They’ll be joined by the noise rock grunge tumult of local talents Heathen Reign, featuring members of Creepoid and Transitor Transitor. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $5, 21+ (Photo by Dante Torrieri) – Ali Carter
