Recorded by Jeff Zeigler at Uniform Recording, Heatmap’s new EP Thank has found its way to us via Dimension Arts, and tomorrow night, the band will be holding its record release show at Ortlieb’s. The trio finds a balance between even-keeled, composed precision with volatile undertones. An authoritative sense of control drives the songs steadily forward, instilling security. However, jagged edges along those smooth, thumping rhythms suggest that within those calculated movements, danger and unpredictability still lies. They’ll be supported by the infectious haze of Goldenaire and the brutal barrage of frustration-releasing aggression that is Desperate Living. – Michael Colavita
More things to do to help you escape this dystopia…
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI IATT, Blasphemous, Polemicist, SAT Heatmap (Record Release), Goldenaire, Desperate Living
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT DJ Emynd, Bo Bliz, SUN DJs Tim Motzer and Jeff White
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SUN Scantron
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Levee Drivers, Todd Fausnacht/DJ-Sun, Rebel Foster, SAT The 1910 Chainsaw Company/Fame Lust
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) FRI No Thank You, Amanda X, SUN Jenna and The Pups
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI DJ Evan Edge, DJ Skeleton Lipstick, SAT Chemical Fix, SUN No Option, Simulakra, 3weekoldroses
TLA (334 South St.) SUN , Black Thought Presents: Delirious
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Function
Franklin Music Hall (421 N. 7th St.) FRI-SUN This Is Hardcore
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Marielle Kraft (Record Release), Chris Paterno, Brianna Nelson/(Downstairs) PhillyBloco Carnival, Unidos da Filadelfia Samba School
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Human Shield, SAT Mars Parker, ALEANA, Moses Mosima, Annon XL, Jizza Raw, Hashland
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Primatives (Record Release)/The Jumping Juvies
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Live Band Karaoke, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) SAT Jac with No K (EP Release), Lovecartel, SUN Keely Sibilia, The Last Generation On Film
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Gracie Martin & The So Beautifuls, Sabrina Pantal, Julia Rainer, SAT The Lot, The Barren Mary’s
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SAT Bill Collector/DJ Mighty Mike Saga, Elijah Vrms
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI DJ Chris Urban, SUN Cirque Noir
The Tusk (430 South St. above woolly mammoth) FRI At Best, Zymotic Flow, Cvges, SAT The Prisoners
Century (1350 S 29th St.) FRI The Robinsons, Yeet, SAT Scars Like These, The HeelsDecontrol, Beer Me!
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Knightlife, Bohemian Mule, The Missing Frets, SAT Apple Juice Jones, Cookie Rabinowitz
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Breakwater, Urban Guerilla Orchestra, SAT Dice Raw, Voss, Frankie Vado
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SAT DJ Ricky Lee, SUN Menace Cartel
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Sixteen Jackies, Courier Club
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Flamingo Chicks,Vague Advice, Miracle Swill, SAT Canine 10, Debonair, Nothing Wrong
Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) SAT Birthday Boy, Here/Now, Secret Drawer
The Mothership (602 S. 52nd St.) SAT Stinking Lizaveta
Warehouse on Watts (923 N. Watts St.) FRI Dosk
Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT No Sir E
Haus of Yarga (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI In Trouble, Pit Hair, SAT Viscera (Album Release), Zombieshark, Chava
Couchtown (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Daydrunks, Beach Bod
The Bass Mint (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN AmericanTrappist, Lizdelise, Rachel Andie & The Fifth Element, Lily McKown
Pleasure Mountain Ballroom (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Beach Bod, A Million Dollars
The Tide Pool (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Blubird, Slowsie, Americanadian, SAT Ivory
XPoNential Fest (BB&T Pavillon/Wiggins Park) FRI Japanese Breakfast, Killiam Shakespeare/Foxtrot & the Get Down, SAT Low Cut Connie, Ali Awan, SUN Dave Hause & The Mermaid, RFA, Zeek Burse