So, the good news first – a trio of excellent bands are performing tonight in the intimately close quarters of PhilaMOCA. The recently transplanted LA-native pairing of Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad, better known as Girlpool, excel at creating music whose stripped-down guitar and bass instrumentation musters significant substance with a catchy twist. The sincere emotional expression through their songs conjures a real, resonating power. Tightly weaving vocals demonstrate a united front, which whether it aches or smiles in the first-hand storytelling of their lyrics, leaves a listener feeling that he/she were witness to (or given access to) private personal moments and thoughts. Former The Deli Philly’s Year End Readers’/Fans’ Poll Winner, Alex G headlines this evening bringing an infectiously intimate dose of melodic lo-fi that seeps into your conscience, while the noise friendly pop-punk marriage of Maryland’s on-again, off-again band Teen Suicide is sandwiched in the middle. However, the bad news is that this show is sold out so hopefully you already have your ticket in hand. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7:30pm, $12, All Ages (Girlpool Photo by Alice Baxley) – Michael Colavita
