Mike Bruno and his compatriots, who are now better know as Shadow Band, have been crafting and refining their musical skills for years now around Philly. And with their signing to Mexican Summer, who will be releasing the group’s first full-length, Wilderness Of Love, due out February 24, it sounds like they are ready to cast their psych-folk net upon a larger audience. Below is the second offering from their forthcoming LP, titled "Daylight," and they’ll be heading out on tour next month in support of the new record. You can experience them live in town on February 25 at Baird Mansion Atrium, which will be their Philly record release show.

The Deli Philly’s Yearly Readers’/Fans’ Poll for Indie Rock just wrapped up. Thanks to all who casted their vote in support of their favorite emerging artists in our list of nominee.

Congrats are in order for the "four, bright strapping young men" of RFA for seriously rallying their fans to victory! The Philly quartet first caught our attention with its irresistible party anthem, "Freaking Out". And it looks like Dan Cousart, Alec Powell, Brendan McHale, and Christian Turzo have managed to keep their momentum moving along just fine on the back of their latest EP Something New From RFA. Join them in the AM this Saturday, February 4 at The Tip for the kickoff of RFA’s Erin Express – Kegs n Eggs events. "Start your day off with some Rock n Roll and some cheap beer…oh and of course, omelettes."

Krust Toons: "When Your Cab Breaks…" by Tedd Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.

Dominic Angelella always seems to have something going on musically. He’s currently playing bass for mewithoutYou, co-fronts the band Lithuania with his good bud Eric Slick (of Dr. Dog), and is all set to release a new solo album this week under the moniker Dominic. Goodnight, Doggies. premiered earlier today over at Brooklyn Vegan, and it will officially drop this Friday, February 3 via Lame-O Records. Dominic will also be hosting a dual record release celebration with Norwegian Arms that same evening at Johnny Brenda’s.

Shelf Life, a.k.a. Scott Leitch, recently put his own spin on Post Malone’s "Congratulations". Draped in a lo-fi aesthetic, the take dials things back a bit while retaining a residual sense of positivity. You can catch Shelf Life performing next in Philly at All Night Diner on Friday, February 10 with Microsoft Saint, Brittle Brian, and Chef Kiss.

“CainamaniaC,” the latest from Spirits, glides on a silky silhouette of synth. A mystical-sounding flute initiates the journey; vocal harmonies close the emotional distance as the song stretches forward. Press play, and wander along with Spirits.

We had already guessed that The Dove & The Wolf had been signed to a record label when we first discovered that their 2016 EP I Don’t Know What To Feel had been taken down from their Bandcamp page this past fall. The duo of Paloma Gil and Lou Hayat just premiered a new music video for the single, "Seven Days," yesterday via NPR, and they also shared that I Don’t Know What To Feel will be reissued on March 24 by Fat Possum with two additional tracks. Congrats, ladies! (Photo by CJ Harvey)

Hyper-kinetic electronic beats are visually represented through frenetic location transitions in the video for Mr. Manic‘s “Dreamcatcher”. Featured on the forthcoming EP MKULTRAVIOLET, due out on March 26, the song’s rapid delivery teams with its mind-altering musical backdrop, pulling one into its alternate dimension. It’s a shape-shifting, electro-psych experience that’s not for the faint of heart.

One easily gets swept up by “All Around The Neighborhood,” the latest from Pilkington. Instrumentally dashing through the streets, the song blossoms in power-pop splendor before stripping back to a duel vocal tug and pull. You can find them performing next in Philly on February 9 at MilkBoy, sharing a bill with Carroll and Bad Bad Hats.

Another single from Hezekiah’s EP Gods has emerged. Featuring Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter/musician/producer Bilal, “Against The Odds” is shrouded in ominous tones, cultivating a suspenseful air as Hezekiah demonstrates a determined, serious, confession-inflected delivery. Bilal’s smooth vocals provide a glimpse of hope before the emcee’s powerful verses push through with an honest unfiltered take.

Experimentally melodic with a space-exploring volatility, Illegal Licks or 30​,​000 Thrilling, Invigorating, Penetrating, Revitalizing Vibrations Per Minute, the new release from Throbbing Chakra, is accurately if not succinctly titled. Released on cassette via River Girls, the album spreads out over an assortment of interlacing genres, remaining instrumentally linked while delving into the psychedelic drift. Catch Throbbing Chakra in action at their record release show on Saturday, February 18 at The Buffalo with Beth Israel, Flea Bite, and Ursula!