With a mesmerizing, industrial buzz melding the chaos of noise and the cathartic calm of enveloping electro experimentation, Lunacy (a.k.a. Nicky Kulp of Far-Out Fangtooth/Remote Control) sonically maneuvers through the post-apocalyptic/dystopian landscape. The vocals are transmitted in hushed, haunting tones as an eerie metallic echo and the thump/tic of a percussive beat reverberates in one’s chest and seemingly serves as a reminder of the clock we’re all racing against. This Saturday night at Everybody Hits, Lunacy will be celebrating his new compilation of EPs and singles delivered thus far. Released via Altarpiece Records/Third Coming Records, Just The Beginning is presented as the precursor to a forthcoming debut album. Dancing Plague develops a somber synth-anchored state of darkwave, daring you to move towards a dim path that Columbus’s Child of Night leads you further down. The spine-chilling synth-pop of Tristan Victor-led Kiss of the Whip rounds this lineup into form. (Photo by Jo Kusy) – Michael Colavita
Other weekend sounds…
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Full Bush, Love Club, Grace Vonderkuhn SAT Lunacy (Record Release), Kiss of the Whip, SUN Cheer Up
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Nik Greeley & The Operators, Johnny Showcase & The Mystic Ticket, Trap Rabbit, SAT New Sound Brass Band, Looseleaf, SUN John Train (duo)
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Aiden James
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Manikineter/DJ Deejay, SAT Horrendous, Daeva, Scorched/Fame Lust, SUN The Rectors, SUN Lojii, Iunnowho
TLA (334 South St.) FRI Levee Drivers
The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal St.) FRI Mitis
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Hannah Krupa, SUN Ultimate Live Evil
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) SAT The Tone Bandits, The Mojo Machine, The Justines
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Rylan Brooks, SAT Mars Parker, Casto, SUN Downtrodder
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Blushed
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Holy Mountain, Children’s Books, SUN The TC Cole Riot, Los Gueys, The Deadeyes
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Thick Red Wine (Album Release), SAT The Classic Hunt, Georgey V, Medium Rare, SUN Mosquiat Grease
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Weezadelphia, Torn & Ironic and Show Me How To Live, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Royale, SAT Ian St. Laurent, SUN Launchpad Burlesque
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Polar Bear Lars, Tiger Castle, Assemble, SAT 7th Victim, KeN, Workhorse III, Gibbous Moon, Thee Minks, Disoriental, Instant Smile
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Crossed Keys, SAT Dj Mighty Mike Saga, Elijvh Vrms
The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Bastard Thieves, SAT Lust for Nothing, X88B88
Century (1350 S. 29th St.) SAT Rentboy, Xoul Kool, Slugqueen
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Sitting in Cars, Groove Merchants, SAT Dave Joyce Band, Windjammer, Apple Juice Jones
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Star Kitchen, Catullus, Wyllys, SUN Whiskeyhickon Boys
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) SAT Ron Gallo, Sixteen Jackies
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) SAT The Whips, Mike Matteson & The Sketchy Freaks/Breaklite, The Valets, Wax Wav
No Face Studios (5213 Grays Ave.) SUN Rasan In The Heyday, Spooky Mulder, Modern Fiction, Sad Sinderella
The Mothership (602 S. 52nd St.) SAT Curanderos, Dire Wolves
Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Swim Camp, Ntive Flora, SUN Heaven Man, Secret Nudist Friends, Dani in Public
Haus of Yarga (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Georgey V, Rentboy, Diaphane, Huey