The wonderful local songstress, Anne-Marie Sanderson has just released a new video to debut her song, “Out Through The Window”. In the video her voice and acoustic guitar are accompanied by a cello, violin, drum set and vivid harmonies that flow through the black and white frames of this moving studio performance. Watch the video below and be sure keep your eyes on Anne-Marie’s website for news of a new release that’s rumored to be in the works. – Benjamin Toledo
Philadelphia
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The Love Club Album Release Show at PhilaMOCA Nov. 30
If you were ever able to inflict a band with a case of multiple personality disorder, The Love Club would be the result. Hearing them play is more or less sitting down for 8 or 9 different performances, as they slide between blues, grunge, indie, psychedelic, and hard rock on a song by song basis, all with an overarching sense of wildeye’d crazy. Between hypnotizing instrumentals and David Esparza’s soulfully kinetic vocals, they’re like a cross between early Velvet Underground and the entire soundtrack of Pulp Fiction. The Love Club will be celebrating the release of their new album Pearls Dissolve In Vinegar tonight at Philamoca, and if the lineup is any indication, the whole evening should be some kind of trip. They’ll be joined on the bill by Alumbrados, featuring members of Bardo Pond, and twisted punk outfit Space Drugs, as well as stand-up by Matt MccCusker. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $10/$12 (w/CD), All Ages – Daniel Ludwig
Philadelphia
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Vilebred Opening for Hezekiah Jones at JB’s Nov. 30
After spending a day with family and copious amounts of food, Sam Vile is following in the steps of his much-lauded brother Kurt. With his band Vilebred, Sam delivers thought-provoking, snarky-laced lyrics placed on an evolving musicality that varies from heavier down and dirty grunge-oriented space-rock to floating open-ended melodic rockers that are further elevated when his half-spoken/sung vocals reach smooth-yet-snarly peaks. Since the textured instrumentation provides an artful environment for the lyrics to reside, Vilebred doesn’t merely tell a story; it transports you to a place. They’ll be direct support this evening opening the for inventive folk explorations of Raphael Cutrufello, a.k.a. Hezekiah Jones. Johnny Brenda’s 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 8pm, $12, 21+ (Photo by Sean Capuano) – Michael Colavita
Philadelphia
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Purling Hiss Rip & Stitch Rock ‘n’ Roll at KFN Nov. 30
Purling Hiss’ unique downcast psychedelic rock ‘n’ roll will turn your downs up and your ups down, hurling you toward infinity with guitar solos that rip you apart then carefully stitch you back together. Their fourth LP Water On Mars came out earlier this year on Drag City, showing a Purling Hiss that continues to ooze and crack, ricocheting between sludge, shoegaze and sunny guitar rock. They’ll be headlining tonight at Kung Fu Necktie with local pals shimmering garage-pop trio Amanda X and Space Breaker, whose lo-fi fuzz-rock will have you thinking it’s summer 2010. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N Front St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Ali Carter
NYC
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Infinity Shred: Miami Shredding Party Jams Moves to NYC
The Miami Sound has come to NYC. “Miami Vice,” that is. First Yacht Rock and now this – turns out EVERYTHING is psychedelic if you wear the proper lenses, which, for those of us who like to go on magical mystery tours, is once more a reminder of the infinitude of the universe. With that in mind, consider Infinity Shred’s feature-length LP “Sanctuary,” a synth-prog pastiche that proves the ephemeral’s refusal to ephemerate. And also that white pixie dust is not bound to leave the atmosphere anytime soon. Listen to ‘Void Ripper’ below. – Brian Chidester
L.A.
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Western Scene release “Same As You”
There’s something about Western Scene that reminds me of the rise of anthemic indie rock in the mid aughts – they craft a soaring, ramshackle song in single "Same As You", bolstered with a vivacity that elicists a natural high for those who decide to immerse themselves in its moving set of peaks and troughs. It’s their official debut on iTunes and they couldn’t be more thrilled with the announcement, which concidentally, matches with the song’s towering chorus and cheerful focus. But this is just a warm-up for the band, as they’re planning to release a two song 7" in December. Have a first glimpse at the song below, and make sure to catch their their upcoming shows at Club Moscow @ Boardners and Havard & Stone in January of next year.
L.A.
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Video: Electric Flower Group, “Eclipsed”
A riff drenched in delayed tremolo crunches atop a steady drum beat as Imaad Wasif and Josh Garza stand alone in a blank, white space. This is your introduction to Electric Flower Group, or EFG as they’d like you to call them. The video for “Eclipsed,” seems minimalist, allowing you be carried away by the song itself. But it wouldn’t be psych rock without a twist. What you see is not what it seems as the image suddenly morphs – slowing down, degrading, and warping, like a an acid trip. The song’s integrity stays in tact, though, with its modern garage rock undertones casting a hazy shadow over what is a truly catchy pop tune lathered in classic rock vibes. – Jacqueline Caruso
L.A.
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Artist to Watch: Clara-Nova
Sydney Wayser has re-tooled her singer-songwriter sound, changed NY for LA, and released some new songs under a new name. We’re excited to share with you what she’s been up to since she played our showcase at SXSW earlier this year. Donning a new identity as Clara-Nova, she recently wrapped up a residency at The Bootleg. Her approach to jangly indie pop has matured; her voice more relaxed and open, her melodies more refined, and her presence as bewitching as ever. There’s a quality to the new tune, “One of These Days,” that brings back my memories of a free-spirited, sparkly shorts-wearing Lissie, whose delight in mere hand claps and tambourine slaps couldn’t be contained in the small room in which we were all crammed to watch her perform. That same feeling is encapsulated in Wayser’s new approach as Clara-Nova that oozes out of the speakers and lifts your soul right up. Give it a listen and try to fight its charm. – Jacqueline Caruso
San Francisco
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Disappearing People Release New Live Single + Play The Night Light TONIGHT
Stealthy Oakland based experimental duo, Disappearing People recently released a live recording of their November 13th performance at The Night Light. This untitled recording is impressively mixed by the club’s resident sound engineer, Jeffrey Adam Wright, who made every bellowing note from founding member, Scott Johnston crystal clear and audible. Steven Sessler portrays proficiency and poise on the drums as he’s able to improvise and blend with the every haunting, and echoing loop and atmosphere Johnston created on guitar and with his vocals. This new track permeates a moody, noisy and imploding chaos that somehow holds its composure in a way that keeps you listening until the last second.
You can catch Disappearing People live, once again at The Night Light TONIGHT. They’ll be one component of a strong bill that includes two other great local bands, Clipd Beaks and White Cloud. –je
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, November 29 – December 1
“Ape School gets put to death at Boot and Saddle. DRGN KING and Lux Perpetua will be there to witness and toll the bell.” Well, it might be the end for the live band as head primate Michael Johnson starts his own shrewdness by welcoming a tiny ape of his own to his family and drummer Eric Slick gets ready for his move to North Carolina; however, you can still expect to hear more recordings from Johnson because recording is still an addiction that he has yet a “desire to control.” The death of the live band is also uncertain, but you definitely won’t be seeing them perform again for a “very long time.” It’ll be a bittersweet celebration at the new South Philly venue, but come out and raise a glass to some amazing musicians as they get set to embark on new life journeys. Cheers, fellas! The Boot & Saddle, 11131 S. Broad St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Q.D. Tran
Other places to escape the chill this weekend…
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT Penrose, Static Mountain, Conversations With Enemies
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Hezekiah Jones, Vilebred, Manatawny Creek Ramblers
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Sugarquief, Beethoven Bikini, SAT Purling Hiss, Amanda X, Shape Breaker, SUN Wrong Answer, Time Bomb
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia) SAT The Love Club Album Release Show w/Alumbrados (Feat. Members of Bardo Pond)
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI New Pony, Chaos Thompson, SAT Marathon, Sic Bacchus
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Milhaus, Successful Failures, Stars Apart, SUN Principia, Bunk, A Victim of Good Times, Old Arrows
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT Close To Good Release Show w/Vintage Kicks, Chronicles of Sound, X-Hunters
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Dokument
TLA (334 South St.) FRI Architekt
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Stephen Kellogg, SUN Susan Werner’s Hayseed Project
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Ju-Taun, T. Shaw
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Jeffrey Gaines, Shaun Ruymen
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SAT Drew Nielsen Band, The Lux, Undergun
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Terrible Friends, The Late Crowd, Fang Fang, SAT The Great Endangered, Ado James
Goldilocks Gallery (723 Chestnut St.)) FRI Josh Jones
Mt. Thrashmore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI edhochuli, Herb
San Francisco
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Fuzz To Release Live In San Francisco
If you’re not familiar with Ty Segall’s psychedelic sludge rock outfit Fuzz, then do yourself a favor and light one up, plug in a good pair of headphones and check this band out ASAP. The aptly named power trio, who released their self-titled stoner rock debut this October, mixes the heavy riffage and torrid guitar tone of groups like Sabbath, The Melvins and Sleep with the infectious garage rock energy Segall has become known for.
On December 3rd the band is set to release a new EP dubbed Live in San Francisco as part of an ongoing live series for John Dwyer’s Castle Face Records. The recording captures the group’s blistering set at The SF Eagle earlier this year, featuring Segall bringing the doom on drums and vocals. You can preview the track “You Won’t See Me” below and purchase a CD or LP version of the album at midhaven.com. –Ethan Varian
Philadelphia
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Night Panther Opening for Foxes at JB’s Nov. 29
If you had as lazy a Thanksgiving as we did, you’ll be itching to peel your body off the couch and deliver yourself to Johnny Brenda’s tonight for a concert of up-and-comers starting with local area darlings and Deli favorites, Night Panther. Their self-proclaimed brand of “sexy pop” makes for a uniquely danceable and atmospheric show, and tonight’s set should be no different. Headlining the evening is the 22-year-old Brit popster Louisa Rose Allen under her new moniker, Foxes. After the explosion of success from her vocals in Zedd’s “Clarity” and her debut single “Youth,” Foxes stops in Philly to wind down her U.S. tour before she heads back to the U.K. in 2014. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $15, 21+ – Maggie Grabmeier