An exploratory headspace united with a raging post-punk assertion that doesn’t fit neatly into a genre pocket (but what really does?), the trio of Throbbing Chakra, featuring Lantern‘s Zachary Fairbrother, traverses uncertain territory. However, as they work across the grounds, a magnetizing sound emerges. One illuminated with a creepy yet intriguing glow that you’ll follow into spaces unseen. Tonight, the space is Johnny Brenda’s, where they’ll be kicking things off, alongside Amanda X, whose three-pronged attack combines a heavy rhythm push, guitar work that slithers and screams, and vocals that melodically glide over top. The unfettered blitz of Baltimore’s Sick Thoughts will also help to build a path to the zany garage-pop of Nobunny. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 8pm, $14, 21+ – Michael Colavita
