After gaining a strong indie following with deviant pop ensemble Lenola and the synth hook-laden Like A Fox, Jay Laughlin didn’t miss a beat when he started his solo project JJL. Of course, it also doesn’t hurt that he’s backed by his former Like A Fox rhythm section (Pete Girgenti on drums and Brian Wilkinson on bass). And since a year may move this psych-swinging project closer to releasing a proper full-length, tonight’s show at Johnny Brenda’s will be a good opportunity to familiarize yourself with their new material like “Keep Silent”and “Without a Trace,” especially since they’ll be joined by the mesmerizing shadowy rock of The Cobbs and experimental noise maestro Mark Feehan. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill
